Tieshanping Forest Park
Tieshanping Forest Park Highlights
Tieshanping Forest Park, nestled in Chongqing’s Liangjiang New Area at the heart of the Tongluo Mountains, spans 14.93 square kilometers with a peak elevation of 583.9 meters. This AAAA-rated scenic area is ideal for camping, hiking, sightseeing, and escaping the summer heat.
Getting to Tieshanping Forest Park
Driving
Line 4
- Take Metro Line 4
- Get off at Tieshanping Station
- Take Exit 4
- Walk for 20 minutes to arrive at the scenic area
Things to Do at Tianshanping Forest Park
Hiking
Tieshanping Forest Park offers trails for hikers of all skill levels.
Beginner Hikers: Enjoy the 3.5 km loop trail, a 2-hour scenic route perfect for a leisurely hike.
Intermediate to Advanced Hikers: Challenge yourself with the 11 km full trail, featuring a 500-meter elevation gain and taking approximately 5 hours to complete.
Camping
Tieshanping Forest Park is ideal for frontcountry camping. Numerous free campgrounds allow you to set up hammocks or tents at no cost. The Caoye Starry Sky Camping Base also provides free camping opportunities for a memorable outdoor experience.
Viewing
Tieshanping Forest Park has enhanced its natural beauty through the conservation of existing trees and the planting of species like camphor, coral trees, and nanmu.
Local villagers from Tieshan Village have cultivated peach, pear, and loquat orchards, as well as ornamental plants such as camellias, roses, winter plums, and azaleas, enriching the park’s biodiversity.
Visitors can also explore the historic Sengguan Temple for a cultural experience.
Sports
Cycling
Tieshanping Forest Park offers excellent cycling opportunities.
The Yufeng Mountain Bike Trail, a fully paved, 4-meter-wide path stretching approximately 4 km, takes about 50 minutes to complete, providing a scenic and accessible ride for cyclists (bike rental available).
Facilities at Tieshanping Forest Park
Restroom
Limited restrooms are available across the scenic area.
Cell Service
Most areas are covered with cell service. Some sections of the hiking trail may have limited connectivity.
Accessibility
While hiking trails at Tieshanping Forest Park may not be suitable for individuals with mobility needs, the summit is accessible by car, offering flatter terrain ideal for those requiring easier navigation.
Xiajiang Hiking Trail
We’ve done a beginner-friendly hike at Tieshanping Forest Park.
Though there are many hiking routes ranging from a few kilometers to several dozen kilometers, we wanted to enjoy the views, historical sites, and amazing food at Tieshanping’s summit rather than just hiking.
Therefore, we chose the shorter Xiajiang Hiking Trail to snap photos, visit historical sites, and savor delicious summit dining.
The Xiajiang Hiking Trail is about 3.5 kilometers long, linking many historical sites and key attractions at Tieshanping Forest Park.
The trail starts with a gentle downhill section, then becomes winding with significant elevation gain in later sections, reaching the summit.
Start this trail by driving to the Xiajiang Trail Start Point.
This is a loop trail, so you will first head to the right, going downhill.
There are many viewing platforms along the trail. Take your time to enjoy the stunning views of Tieshanping and snap pictures of the scenic Tongluo Canyon.
The Suojiang Relic Site, part of Tongluo Canyon—one of Chongqing’s “Little Three Gorges of the Yangtze”—boasts dramatic natural beauty and historical significance.
Its strategic location has made it a contested battleground since ancient times.
Continuing the trail, you will encounter Jiudaoguai (Nine Turns), where the trail becomes winding and hilly.
Climb the steps to reach the top Xijiang Viewing Platform for breathtaking vistas.
From there, you can return to complete the loop or continue exploring Sengguan Temple.
Known as “Chongqing’s Little Temple of Heaven” for its unique five-sided Wealth God Hall, it features Chongqing’s largest prayer bronze bell and a seven-story Buddhist pagoda.
From there, you can hike back to the trailhead. Then drive up to Nanmu Pepper Chicken Restaurant to try Tieshanping’s famous Pepper Chicken.
Pepper Chicken is a signature dish of Chongqing’s “jianghu” cuisine, which is renowned for its bold, spicy, and numbing flavors that linger on the palate.
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