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China: Cloud Fall Cascades Over Nanchuan’s Jinfo Mountain

This is the stunning moment that a mesmerizing waterfall cascaded down the eastern slope of Jinfo Mountain, leaving viewers in awe with its “cloud fall”-like appearance. On May 10, 2025, in Nanchuan District, Chongqing, the video showed thick white clouds dramatically tumbling down the mountain slope like a massive waterfall. The breathtaking spectacle occurred at the eastern foothills of Jinfo Mountain, a region that is known for its unique topography, which contributed to the formation of such rare natural phenomena. In the video, the clouds poured over the ridge in powerful streams, creating the illusion of liquid mist plunging from the peak. According to local meteorological explanations, the “cloud fall” was formed due to a specific combination of warm and cool airflows along the mountain slope. When temperatures rose on one side of the mountain, clouds were pushed by the wind toward the cooler side, creating a “cloud fall”. The video ended with the rolling clouds continuing their dramatic descent, blanketing the forested slopes below in a sea of mist.

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Winter Scenery - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 15, 2024 shows the snow-covered Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Photo by Gan Haomin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing Weather

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - Photo taken on Sept 27, 2024 shows flow cloud at the main peak of the north slope of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China.

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Chongqing Weather

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - Photo taken on Sept 27, 2024 shows flow cloud at the main peak of the north slope of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists ride paragliders over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain on a paraglider at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists ride paragliders over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists ride paragliders over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists ride paragliders at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp as they prepare to fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists ride paragliders over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain on a paraglider at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists ride paragliders at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp as they prepare to fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists ride paragliders at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp as they prepare to fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain on a paraglider at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240524) -- BEIJING, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows the scenery of sea of clouds at the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows the scenery of sea of clouds at the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a sea of clouds at the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows the scenery of sea of clouds at the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a sea of clouds at the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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#CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240514) -- CHONGQING, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the scene of clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in southwest China's Chongqing, May 13, 2024. (Photo by Qu Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240514) -- CHONGQING, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the scene of clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in southwest China's Chongqing, May 13, 2024. (Photo by Qu Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240514) -- CHONGQING, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos of clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in southwest China's Chongqing, May 13, 2024. (Photo by Qu Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240514) -- CHONGQING, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the scene of clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in southwest China's Chongqing, May 13, 2024. (Photo by Qu Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240514) -- CHONGQING, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in southwest China's Chongqing. (Photo by Qu Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

(240514) -- CHONGQING, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the scene of clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in southwest China's Chongqing, May 13, 2024. (Photo by Qu Mingbin/Xinhua)

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Number of leaf monkeys in China's Chongqing rises to over 180

STORY: Number of leaf monkeys in China's Chongqing rises to over 180 SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of leaf monkeys 2. various of staff installing the infrared camera STORYLINE: The number of Francois' leaf monkeys at the Jinfo Mountain Nature Reserve in China's Chongqing has increased to more than 180 thanks to continuous ecological restoration in recent years, according to the administration of the nature reserve. The number of the species has increased significantly compared with more than 70 in 1990s and more than 110 in 2004. Also known as Francois' langurs, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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Snow tourism mania heats up China's "furnace city"

STORY: Snow tourism mania heats up China's "furnace city" SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of urban areas of Chongqing (file) 2. various of ski resorts in Chongqing 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA JIA, Ski resort tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MA FUQIANG, Ski instructor at Jinfo Mountain ski resort 5. various of people skiing in ski resorts in Chongqing 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI CHENLE, Tourist at Nantian Lake scenic area STORYLINE: In southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, a surprising fervor for winter sports has taken hold, transforming this "furnace city" known for its scorching summers into a hub for ice and snow tourism. Although snow is rarely seen in the urban area of Chongqing, the city's abundant mountain resources offer a distinctive winter landscape. Chongqing has taken advantage of its unique geological conditions and established 23 winter sports venues to cater to the needs of winter spo

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Xinhua Headlines: Snow tourism mania heats up China's "furnace city"

(240222) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows a view of Jinfo Mountain ski resort in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

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#CHINA-WINTER-SNOW-SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the scenery after snow at the Jinfo (Golden Buddha) Mountain scenic spot in southwest China's Chongqing. A rendezvous with snow refreshes the landscapes as winter leaves its steps in most parts of China. (Photo by Qu Mingbin/Xinhua)

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