Things to do in Changning

No. 13 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sichuan

Southen Sichuan Bamboo Sea

Located in Yibin, southern Sichuan, the Southen Sichuan Bamboo Sea is a continuous expanse of emerald bamboo covering more than twenty steep ridges and over five hundred peaks. It has long been known as a "sea of bamboo" and, together with the dinosaurs, the stone forest, and the hanging coffins, is acclaimed as one of the "four wonders of southern Sichuan." More than fifty species of bamboo grow in the forest, including not only the common moso bamboo, water bamboo, and ci bamboo, but also rare species such as purple bamboo, human-face bamboo, and mandarin-duck bamboo. The bamboo forest scenes in the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon were shot here. Most travelers enter the attraction through the west gate. Along the route, they first pass the Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea Museum, where bamboo carvings, bamboo weaving, and other handicrafts are finely made and worth stopping to look at closely; then they take the sightseeing cableway, which slowly climbs from the valley floor, with bamboo waves surging below their feet. The upper cableway station is located in the area of the Sea-Viewing Tower and the Emerald Corridor. Climbing the Sea-Viewing Tower and leaning on the railing to gaze into the distance, countless emerald ridges come into full view; not far away, the Emerald Corridor features a red sandstone path several hundred meters long nestled among dense bamboo shade, with sunlight filtering through the gaps in the bamboo leaves — a classic photo spot in the attraction. There are several farmhouse restaurants near Guanhai Tower where you can take a rest. Their signature "All-Bamboo Banquet" features dishes made with bamboo shoots, bamboo fungus, and other bamboo ingredients. The flavors are fresh and light, making it a perfect place to sit down and savor slowly after a tiring walk.

The Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea - Corridor

The Emerald Corridor is located deep in the bamboo forest of the bamboo sea, and is another scenic spot in the Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea. The road surface of the Emerald Corridor is paved with local natural red sandstone, which is "as red as cinnabar and as bright as bright clouds". The dense old and new bamboos on both sides are arched, covering the sky and blocking the sun. The red carpet-like road and the green bamboos are in harmony with each other. In addition, the road here rises and falls from time to time, and the bamboos on both sides of the top are leaning inward, almost arching together, making the corridor more deep and beautiful, thus becoming a unique and iconic landscape of the Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea. The Emerald Corridor, with thousands of green bamboos and majestic bamboos, is a cool world in midsummer. As a poem praising it says: "Red clouds pave the way, jade pillars frame the corridor; the scorching sun is not hot, and the strong wind is not wild." Rays of sunlight leak through the bamboo leaves, casting a little golden light on the ground, dressing up the corridor into a colorful world. In the snowy season, the ground is covered with silver brocade and the green flowers are beautiful. It is very interesting. Visitors come here to relax and take photos.

Shunan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area Sightseeing Cableway

The Shunan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area is located in Yibin City, Sichuan Province. It is a tourist destination famous for its dense bamboo forests and natural landscapes. The sightseeing cableway in the scenic area provides tourists with a unique perspective to overlook the vast bamboo sea and the surrounding mountains. The cableway is about 2.5 kilometers long and takes about 20 minutes to ride. The scenery along the way is beautiful and it is an ideal way to enjoy the panoramic view of the bamboo sea. Riding the cableway, tourists can feel the fresh breath of the bamboo forest in the air and appreciate the layered changes and natural harmonious beauty of the bamboo sea. The cableway is designed to be safe and comfortable, suitable for tourists of all ages. Tourists are advised to choose sunny weather to ride for a good viewing experience. There are viewing platforms at the starting and end of the cableway, where tourists can stop and take photos of the beautiful scenery. There are also trails and rest areas around, which are convenient for tourists to further explore the charm of the bamboo sea. It is recommended to check the opening hours of the cableway in advance and arrange the tour plan reasonably according to the situation.

Shunan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area - Wangyou Valley

No. 14 of Night Attractions in Sichuan

Lizhuang Cultural Tourism Resort

Lizhuang Ancient Town is located 19 kilometers from Yibin in Sichuan Province. The town is home to a wide range of well-preserved Qing dynasty architecture, wood carvings, and stone inscriptions. The town is famous for its white rice cakes and sliced pork. During the War of Resistance against Japan (1937–1945), over a dozen Chinese universities and research institutes relocated to Lizhuang, including Tongji University, the University of Nanking, the Academia Sinica, and the National Central Museum. Many famous scholars lived here for six years, making the town one of China's leading cultural centers during the war.

Shunan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area - Panda Base

Seven-Colors Waterfall

Shihai Dongxiang (Stone Sea & Land of Caves)

Shihai Dongxiang is located in Changning County's Guhe Town in Yibin, Sichuan. The fresh air and glorious environment of the various scenic spots within Shihai Dongxiang are all located in the beautiful Min River Grand Canyon. Important sites in the area include ancient tombs from the Eastern Han Dynasty, the seven caves for which the canyon is named, seven primordial forest-lined gullies and an area for Miyaluo Min River canyon rafting.

Shunan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area - Haizhonghai

Sea in the Sea is located in Zhuhai Town, Changning County, Yibin City, and covers an area of 60 mu. Originally a low-lying trough in the Bamboo Sea mountains, a dam was later built to form a lake. The lake surface is vast and open, resembling a sea within the boundless bamboo forest, hence the name Sea in the Sea. Highlights: A small island with swaying green bamboo divides the lake into two, with rippling blue waves. You can ride bamboo rafts on the lake, and there are teahouses, restaurants, and other facilities by the lakeside. There is a mountain trail around the sea that allows you to walk around the lake.

No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Yibin

Bowang Mountain

Bowang Mountain is located in Xingwen County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, and is a typical karst landform. In February 2005, UNESECO designated the Mount Bowangshan park area a global geopark. The vegetation on Bowang Mountain is lush, with waterfalls, deep pools, caves and strange stones all over the mountain. Its main districts are Feiwu Valley, Dao Cave, Heimao Peak and Shoushan Lake. Bowang Mountain has been home to the Duzhang people (the Bo nationality) since ancient times. Today there are well preserved remains of large and small village gates, city walls and castles built by the Bo people, as well as historic battle sites.