Surrounded by crisp plums and stunning scenery: A vacation paradise

🌿【Hanting Hotel Chongqing Wushan · Exclusive Travel Guide for Plum Season】🌿 🌟 Stay in a home embraced by nature: Hanting Hotel Chongqing Wushan Reasons to recommend: • Two locations, each with unique charm: ◦ Ningjiang Road Branch: Close to the Small Three Gorges Visitor Center, within walking distance to the Ancient Town Wharf and Ningjiang Road Food Street. Open your window to the serene waves of the Yangtze River. ◦ Pinghu West Road Branch: Located near Goddess Avenue, with rooms offering direct views of the Wuxia peaks. At night, enjoy the dazzling light show on Goddess Avenue. • Thoughtful services for a worry-free journey: ◦ Free laundry and drying facilities, self-service check-in kiosks, and a 24-hour coffee bar. Even the front desk staff can recommend authentic grilled fish restaurants. ◦ A 5-minute walk to the bus stop, with routes 102/103 connecting the entire town. Core scenic spots are just a short taxi ride away. 🍒 Seasonal Special: Plum Picking + Culinary Delights Complete guide to the plum journey: 1. Orchard Exploration: ◦ Recommended picking spots: Gan Garden Village in Quchi Township and Ecological Orchard in Daxi Township (30-minute drive from the county). July is the peak season for plums, with golden fruits hanging abundantly on the branches. One bite releases a burst of juice, blending sweetness with a hint of tartness. ◦ Picking Tips: Visit before 9 AM to avoid the heat; wear long sleeves to prevent insect bites. Farmers provide bamboo baskets and scissors. 2. Culinary Experience: ◦ Plums in dishes: Try "Plum Garlic Chili Sauce" noodles at Ningjiang Road Food Street, a mix of tangy and fruity flavors, or order "Plum Ice Jelly" for a refreshing treat with brown sugar and mint leaves. ◦ Must-try list: ◦ Breakfast: Sanyou Baozi (spicy meat buns) and Xiang Baozi (soy sauce meat filling), paired with a bowl of jade-green cold jelly. ◦ Main meals: Zhao Xiaomei Grilled Fish (Ancient Town Wharf branch) and Yijia Restaurant's paper-wrapped fish. Don’t forget to pair it with a chilled plum juice. 📸 Photography Hotspots: 5 Scenic Spots for Stunning Photos Spot 1: Goddess Sky Road · Cloudy Wonderland • Location: Flying Cloud Terrace and Yao Terrace in Goddess Scenic Area. • Photography inspiration: ◦ In the morning mist, wear a white dress and stand on the glass walkway, with the Twelve Peaks of Wushan as your backdrop, creating a dreamy cloud-like scene. ◦ In the afternoon sunlight, use a telephoto lens to capture the outline of Jingtan Peak in the distance. Pose side-on by the railing, with a few plums adorning your hair for a poetic "mountain and water idyll" vibe. Spot 2: Wenfeng Tower · A Thousand-Year Watch • Location: Wenfeng Tower in Wenfeng Scenic Area. • Photography inspiration: ◦ At dusk, the tower glows golden. Lean against the railing, holding a plum while gazing at the Yangtze River, with the majestic "High Gorge, Flat Lake" view behind you. ◦ At night, capture silhouettes against the illuminated tower, with the gentle breeze adding a touch of elegance. Spot 3: Small Three Gorges · Ink Painting Landscape • Location: Dripping Green Gorge boat ride and Babao Gorge monkey habitat. • Photography inspiration: ◦ On a small boat navigating the gorge, have the photographer capture you at the bow. The red leaves and green waters on both sides create a "person in a painting" effect. ◦ When encountering wild monkeys, place a plum in your palm to lure them closer, capturing fun interactions between humans and animals. Spot 4: Bamboo Branch Village · Traditional Charm • Location: Bamboo Branch Village Ethnic Costume Experience Hall (next to the Visitor Center). • Photography inspiration: ◦ Dress in Hanfu or Tujia ethnic attire, stroll through the cobblestone alleys with an oil-paper umbrella, against a backdrop of white walls, black tiles, and red lanterns. ◦ Sit under the eaves of a stilted building, using a bamboo sieve filled with plums to create a "pastoral serenity" vibe. Spot 5: Plum Orchard · Summer Exclusive • Location: Picking orchard in Gan Garden Village, Quchi Township. • Photography inspiration: ◦ In the morning sunlight filtering through the leaves, capture the moment of reaching up to pick a plum, with the fruit naturally falling into your hand. ◦ At sunset, shoot against the light, letting the plums in the basket reflect a golden glow. Pose side-on with a smile to convey "the joy of harvest." 🗺️ Suggested Itinerary: 3 Days, 2 Nights Immersive Experience Day 1: First Encounter with Nature • Morning: Arrive at Hanting Hotel, store luggage, and walk to the Small Three Gorges Visitor Center. Take a boat tour of Longmen Gorge, Babao Gorge, and Dripping Green Gorge (about 4 hours). • Afternoon: Visit Bamboo Branch Village for Hanfu photography. In the evening, enjoy Wushan grilled fish at the Ancient Town Wharf. • Night: Stroll along Riverside Road to see the "Three Gorges Light Show" and cool off with a plum smoothie. Day 2: Cloud Walk + Culinary Feast • Morning: Take the scenic shuttle to Goddess Scenic Area, explore Goddess Sky Road (Flying Cloud Terrace, Yao Terrace), and ride the Huangyan Cableway for a bird’s-eye view of Jingtan Peak. • Noon: Enjoy a plum-themed meal at the scenic area restaurant (Plum Stir-fried Bacon, Plum Silver Ear Soup). • Afternoon: Head to Quchi Township for plum picking. On the way back, capture the sunset at Wenfeng Scenic Area. Day 3: Ancient Town Charm + Cultural Discovery • Morning: Take a taxi to Dachang Ancient Town, explore Ming and Qing streets, and shoot vintage-style photos at Wenjia Mansion. • Noon: Sip Eagle Tea and savor handmade tofu at the ancient town tea house. • Afternoon: Return to the county to visit Wushan Museum and learn about the history of Wushan Man. In the evening, photograph the Wuxia night view at Pinghu West Road Branch. 💡 Travel Tips • Transportation: From Chongqing city center, take a 2-hour high-speed train to Wushan Station. A taxi to the hotel costs about 15 RMB. For self-driving, follow the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway directly to the hotel, which offers free parking. • Clothing: Summer average temperature is 25°C. Bring a light jacket. For photography, prepare light-colored dresses, Hanfu, or ethnic-style outfits. • Activities: July-August marks the "Wushan · Motianling Yangtze Cloud Life Festival," featuring beer camping music festivals and basketball carnivals. 🌄 This summer, come to Wushan to stay amidst nature, savor the sweetest plums, and capture the most ethereal photos. Let every bite of fruity sweetness become a cherished memory. Hanting Hotel Chongqing Wushan awaits your romantic rendezvous with nature!