Chongqing North Hot Spring Scenic Area

　　 The renowned Beiquan Park is located in Beibei District, Chongqing, bordered by the Jialing River to the north and backed by Jinyun Mountain to the south. The park gets its name from the hot springs, which include 10 springs with water temperatures typically ranging from 35–39 degrees Celsius and a daily flow of over 5,000 tons. These are weakly alkaline, sulfate-type mineral springs that are believed to have therapeutic effects on conditions related to the skin, joints, and digestive system.

　　Built along the natural mountainous terrain, Beiquan Park's landscape integrates ancient temples, pavilions, mountains, water, forests, springs, gorges, and caves. The pavilions and towers are scattered elegantly across the lush bamboo groves and verdant woods, creating picturesque scenery. The park’s main attractions center around four major halls: Guan Sheng Hall, Jie Yin Hall, Dafo Hall, and Guanyin Hall. To the east of these halls lie the Ancient Fragrance Garden, Stone Carving Garden, Fish Viewing Pond, and Lotus Pond; to the north are attractions such as the Ruhua Cave and Five Pools Reflecting the Moon. The Ancient Fragrance Garden is built on the former site of the Hot Spring Temple, featuring towering ancient trees that create dense shade, along with preserved tomb pagodas of monks from the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Stone Carving Garden houses stone tablets mainly from the Song, Ming, and Qing periods, among which the Ming Dynasty’s Coiling Dragon Pagoda is a treasured piece of rock carving art. Buildings such as the Number Sails Building and the Birch Building gained fame as historic wartime residences for prominent domestic and international figures, leaving behind numerous valuable inscriptions. In recent years, new attractions have been added, including Liucui Garden, Orchid Pool, Soup Pool, and Lianxi.