Direct High-Speed Rail to Sichuan! Guide to the Bamboo Sea in Western Yibin

Sichuan Southern Bamboo Sea, for many, the first impression may only be of a world of lush green bamboo, perfect for cooling off in the summer; however, once you experience it for yourself, you'll discover that this land, known as the most beautiful forest park, has charms that go far beyond. Within the Bamboo Sea, the layered mountain ranges, ancient and distant temples, babbling brooks, splashing waterfalls, and the unpredictable sea of clouds all weave together to form vivid landscape paintings, with breathtaking views scattered everywhere, making it hard to leave. Choosing to visit in the cool autumn season allows you to avoid the crowded peak season, with no need to queue or weave through crowds, and no worries about the high prices that come with the peak. At this time, it's a truly enjoyable experience to immerse yourself in the forest. This meticulously planned two-day tour guide is a treasure, so be sure to mark it! **Transportation Tips** - **Air**: The convenient Yibin Airport has flights directly to many cities. - **High-Speed Rail**: After arriving at Changning High-Speed Rail Station, it only takes 1.5 hours to start from Chengdu, and you can also transfer through Yibin High-Speed Rail Station, with both stations offering direct bus services to the scenic area. **Two-Day One-Night Itinerary** _Day 1_: - Chengdu → West Gate of Sichuan Southern Bamboo Sea - Visit Xianyu Cave and Tianbao Fortress - Explore Fairy Lake and Sea in the Sea - Climb to Guanhai Tower, then stay at a nearby inn _Day 2_: - Depart from the inn → Visit Longyin Temple - Wander through the Emerald Corridor, climb Guanhai Tower again - Admire the magnificent Seven-Color Waterfall, move to Guanyun Platform - Visit the Bamboo Sea Museum, stroll through Forget-Worry Valley - End the journey, return to Chengdu **Attraction Highlights** - **Emerald Corridor**: A bamboo tunnel hundreds of meters long, quiet and healing, perfect for taking poetic photos amidst the dancing bamboo shadows. - **Seven-Color Waterfall**: A majestic group of waterfalls with a vertical drop of 200 meters, walking among them is like entering a fairyland behind a water curtain. - **Sea in the Sea**: A green pearl set in the heart of the Bamboo Sea, one of the filming locations for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', boating on the lake offers a leisurely atmosphere. - **Forget-Worry Valley**: Bamboo shadows, clear springs, dense bamboo forests that block out the sun, with many shallow beaches and waterfalls along the way, making for a refreshing stroll. - **Xianyu Cave**: Climb the ancient temple on the cliff, admire the exquisite stone cave art, and from the cave entrance, overlook the panorama of the Bamboo Sea, experiencing the stunning beauty of nature and culture intertwined. - **Bai Shou Platform**: An ideal viewpoint to admire hundreds of hills and the clouds winding around the mountains. - **Bamboo Sea Museum**: As the largest professional bamboo museum in the country, it displays a rich bamboo culture in detail. - **Guanhai Tower**: Ascend to see the vast expanse of the Bamboo Sea, an excellent spot to appreciate the vast bamboo forest and rolling mountains. - **Longyin Temple**: Standing since the Tang Dynasty, not only is it the highest point in the scenic area, but it also offers magnificent views of the vast Bamboo Sea and rolling mountains, especially suitable for watching romantic sunrises. **Accommodation Suggestions** - It is recommended to stay in homestays within the scenic area for convenient sightseeing and to deeply experience the local customs, with prices ranging from over 100 yuan to several hundred yuan, meeting different budget needs. **Food Exploration** - Highly recommend the full bamboo feast at the Bamboo Sea Yunju Hotel, with authentic dishes such as tender bamboo fungus scrambled eggs, crispy bamboo shoots stir-fried with meat, and fragrant bamboo fungus chicken soup, all not to be missed. **Travel Tips** - The scenic area is vast, with shuttle vehicles between attractions; - Self-driving is the most convenient for touring, it is recommended to enter the scenic area from the West Gate; - As there are many walking sections, please wear comfortable sports shoes to ensure a pleasant walking experience throughout.