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Yongchuan Chashan Bamboo Sea is truly amazing, a secret summer retreat hidden by Chongqing locals

Chashan Bamboo Sea in Yongchuan hides Chongqing’s most pleasant natural secret! Over 40,000 acres of tea gardens and bamboo forests intertwine, like a green wonderland✨ This place is not only a filming location for "House of Flying Daggers," but also an excellent spot for summer cooling and spring tea picking~ This detailed guide will help you explore the tea and bamboo paradise!👇 🚩【Travel Essentials】 📍Location: Chashan Bamboo Sea Street, Yongchuan District, Chongqing 🚗Self-drive: Navigate to "Chashan Bamboo Sea Ticket Hall" (1.5 hours reachable) 🚄High-speed rail: Chongqing West Station → Yongchuan East Station 20 minutes (20 RMB), then transfer to tourist shuttle 6 RMB 🎫Tickets: FREE✔️ but must book in advance on the official account ⏰Sightseeing bus: 25 RMB unlimited rides, last bus at 17:30, must take! 💯【One-day Walking Tour】 🌿Morning: Check in at the bamboo forest featured in "House of Flying Daggers" Stroll along the 3 km bamboo boardwalk, stepping on fallen leaves and listening to the bamboo waves is super healing~ During spring tea season, you can also experience tea picking (80 RMB/person) Masters will teach you how to fix and roll tea leaves hands-on, very fun! ⛰️Afternoon: Brave the highest peak in western Chongqing Climb to the 1025m summit of Bodao Ridge🤩 Overlook the magnificent panorama of "tea like green waves, bamboo like a sea" Pray for blessings at Baoji Temple, very effective!! You can also see scenery similar to "Thousand Island Lake"🏞️ 🌇Evening: Capture the stunning sunset Go to Dafengmen to eat and wait for the sunset🌅 Bamboo-smoked bacon + tea-flavored chicken is a perfect match!!! Every snap is a cinematic atmosphere shot📸 🌌【In-depth 2-day Itinerary】 DAY1: Pray at Baoji Temple → Movie filming locations → Climb Bodao Ridge Stay in a wild luxury homestay, soak in hot springs and stargaze✨ DAY2: Watch sunrise and sea of clouds at 5 AM🌤️ Paragliding base is super thrilling!! Daizi Mountain Amusement Park is a must-go with kids🎢 Cliff suspension bridge and rainbow slide for endless fun 🍜【Foodie Must-try List】 ✅Bamboo shoot stir-fried with smoked bacon: a must-eat! Great value at 60 RMB per person ✅Tea-flavored chicken: tea leaves cooked in, so fragrant you’ll stomp your feet ✅Tofu pudding rice: 10 RMB with pickles, amazing 🥤Brown sugar rice cake + Yongchuan Xiuyu tea = perfect afternoon tea 🛏️【Accommodation Guide】 🏨High-end picks: Jinpen Lake Resort Hotel (starlit rooms are stunning) Wild luxury hot spring homestay (infinity pool is a must-check-in) 🏡Cost-effective options: Shuangzhuyuan Farmhouse 100-300 RMB Includes breakfast and tea picking experience🎁 ⚠️【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】 1️⃣Bring mosquito repellent! Long sleeves and pants are essential 2️⃣Hiking shoes + trekking poles are very important 3️⃣29.9 RMB combo ticket is a must-buy for families, super cost-effective 4️⃣Avoid rainy days as some paths can be slippery
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