The magnificent Bamboo Sea

City planning launched! 🚘 Quickly save this 2-3 day travel guide for Shunan Bamboo Sea～ You can enjoy natural scenery and experience unique culture Perfect for weekends or short holidays! --- 🌿【Itinerary Overview】 ⏰ Recommended duration: - 2 days 1 night (compact version) - 3 days 2 nights (in-depth tour) 🌤️ Best seasons: Go anytime! Cool in summer / refreshing in autumn / snowy scenery in winter ❄️ 🚗 Transportation: - Self-driving: about 4.5h from Chengdu - Public transport: 1.5h high-speed train to Yibin West Station → 1h direct shuttle to the scenic area --- 🎋【Day 1: Explore the Bamboo Sea Secret】 🌅 Morning: ✔️ Arrive at the scenic area (ticket 100 / sightseeing bus 55) ✔️ Check in at Bamboo Sea homestay (highly recommend near Qicai Lake / Wangyou Valley!) ✔️ Visit the Emerald Corridor, take Japanese-style photos 📸 🌇 Afternoon: ✔️ View the panorama from Yun Tai (clouds and mist are magical on rainy days!) ✔️ Bamboo rafting on Sea in Sea (30-50 per boat) 🌃 Evening: ✔️ Must-try all-bamboo feast! Bamboo fungus egg / bamboo tube rice are amazing ✔️ Listen to the sound of bamboo waves, see fireflies on summer nights ✨ --- ⛰️【Day 2: Deep Experience】 🌄 Early morning: ✔️ Watch sunrise at Longyin Temple (30min hike) 👀 Stunning! Bamboo forest morning mist + Buddhist pagoda in one frame 🌈 Morning: ✔️ Xianyu Cave hanging ancient temple (not for those afraid of heights) ✔️ Tianbao Fort to see Danxia landform 💦 Afternoon: ✔️ Hike the Qicai Waterfall for 1h ✔️ Optional bamboo weaving workshop 🎋 --- ✨Extended itinerary (optional Day 3) 1. Lizhuang Ancient Town (1h drive) 🔸 Eat authentic white meat 🔸 Visit Anti-Japanese War cultural sites 2. Bowang Mountain (ticket 50) 🔸 Pristine bamboo sea + waterfall clusters --- 💡【Practical Tips】 🏡 Accommodation: - Budget homestay: 100-200/night - Premium: 500-800/night 🍜 Must-eat: Yibin spicy noodles / bamboo tube wine / stir-fried cured meat with fresh bamboo shoots ⚠️ Notes: - Wear non-slip shoes 👟 - Use mosquito repellent in summer - Bring thick coat in winter 🧥 - Drone use requires prior approval 🚁 --- 💰【Estimated budget per person】 2 days 1 night: 500-800 3 days 2 nights: 1000-1500