The difference between downstream and upstream; The strategy of falling into the stream in Jindaoxia, Chongqing

Going downstream is an outdoor extreme challenge sport, which is very popular in some adventure circles. So what's the difference between them? Are they the same? Chongqing Jindaoxia is one of the main scenic spots along the Yangtze River. What are the characteristics here?

The difference between going downstream and going upstream is the outdoor sports popular in summer. It descends from the main edge of the waterfall from top to bottom, or downstream.

On the contrary, it is an outdoor activity to go upstream along the valley, overcome terrain obstacles, find water sources and climb the top of the mountain.

Introduction to Chongqing Jindaoxia Jindaoxia is located in Jindaoxia Town, Beibei District, Chongqing. There are steep canyons and beautiful scenery, and there are a lot of deep pools called potholes in geology. The canyon is about 10 km long. It has the longest antique plank road in China and is also one of the important outdoor exploration bases in Chongqing.

Jindaoxia is divided into upper and lower sections. The valleys in the upper reaches are criss-crossed with clear streams everywhere. There are many caves, deep pools and waterfalls in Xiaxia. Jindaoxia is nearly10km long and has the longest antique plank road in China. Plank roads are mostly built along cliffs, and most of them are mountain springs and waterfalls along the way.

Opening hours of Jindaoxia Scenic Area Opening hours of Jindaoxia Scenic Area

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

No entry after 4 pm.

Downstream and upstream start-up times

10: 00 to 3: 30 pm

No entry after 3: 30 pm.

weather effect

Because the altitude of Jindaoxia is different from the weather in Chongqing, the weather has a great influence on the downstream and upstream sports, and activities are not open in bad weather.

Tickets Chongqing Jindaoxia Traffic Guide Self-driving Route Recommendation

① Chongqing → Airport Ring Expressway → Chongqing-Guangzhou Expressway, Tainong Park Exit → Liu Yin → Pianyan Ancient Town → Jindaoxia Scenic Area.

② Chongqing → Beibei Ring Expressway → Water and Soil and Jindaoxia Exit → Liu Yin → Pianyan Ancient Town → Jindaoxia Scenic Area.

Driving from North Gate to South Gate Price: 120 yuan

Suggestions on public transport routes

Yangjiaping Zoo Bus Station and Hongqi Hegou Bus Station take buses directly to Liu Yin Station, and Liu Yin Station takes bus No.962 to Jindaoxia via Pianyan Ancient Town.