Changning

Located on the southern edge of the Sichuan Basin, Changning County has a high elevation on the south side descending to a low elevation on the north. There are low and medium mountains on its southern side, while the center and northern portions are hilly. Major rivers include the Changning River. Changning County has four distinct seasons and an outstanding climate that makes the land very productive for products like loquat, sweet oranges, and bamboo. There are also many travel destinations. The Shu’nan Bamboo Forest has been listed as one of China’s top 40 tourism destinations and is a China biosphere reserve. Another famous site is the Xianyu Cave (仙寓洞 - “Divinities’ Residence Cave”), located in a natural stone cavity in a cliff. A dense bamboo forest covers the top of the cave, while beneath it is the Zhuhai (“Bamboo Sea”) Grand Canyon (竹海大峡谷). The scenery is excellent, whether you view the cave up-close or from a distance.