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GraceScottSingapore

Thought Qingcheng Mountain was already cool enough, until I came here... 1 hour from Chengdu

It feels like stepping into a world from a xianxia drama!! Here, over 100,000 mu of bamboo forest is truly spectacular. It's perfect for a summer weekend getaway to escape the heat, breathe fresh air, and take the kids out. - 📍Location: Western Sichuan Bamboo Sea (Qionglai) 🚗 Self-drive: about 1 hour (navigate to South Gate parking lot) 🅿️ Parking: 10 RMB/day 🚄 High-speed rail: Chengdu West ➠ Qionglai Station, then take bus 304 to Pingle Ancient Town (there are also tourist buses directly to Pingle Ancient Town) - 🌳 Hiking route South Gate — Dopamine Colorful Bamboo Forest — "Western Sichuan Bamboo Sea" character wall — Stream tracing waterfall — Bamboo Sea concert — Glass plank road — Giant guitar on the mountain top — Dengyun rail small train / Bamboo Sea slide down the mountain ⚠️ You can also take the small train up the mountain and explore in reverse - ✔️ One-day tour ▪️ Morning: Hiking + Stream tracing Arrive at South Gate before 10 AM to start hiking, passing through bamboo forest and stream tracing along the way · ▪️ Afternoon: Water Music Festival You can stay longer at the waterfall spot, where besides taking photos and playing in the water, you can rest and wait for the Bamboo Sea concert starting at 2 PM. The folk band sings beautifully, and there are watermelon eating and fish catching contests. Around 3:30 PM, continue hiking up the mountain, about 1 hour to reach the top, then take the 3-minute silky slide down the mountain. . ▪️ Evening Leave the scenic area around 5:30 PM, then head to Pingle Ancient Town to find some delicious food. In the evening, watched the electronic music festival for a while at Pingsha Luoyan Music Square, featuring electronic music performances, music fountains, and interactive games... - ✔️ Photo spots 📍 Dopamine Bamboo Forest Just a few hundred meters from the entrance, you’ll see a colorful bamboo forest. Inside, you can take free photos with Sun Wukong, Nezha, Long Kui, and Ao Bing. 📍 "Western Sichuan Bamboo Sea" character wall Keep walking forward and you’ll see these four characters. The characters for "Chuan" and "Zhu" are missing a stroke, so you can take photos with your friends to complete them. 📍 Waterfall stream tracing This is my favorite spot. The waterfall roaring among the bamboo forest is incredibly cool. In the afternoon, sipping coffee while listening to the folk concert is very relaxing. 📍 Giant guitar on the mountain top At the top of the mountain, you can see a giant white guitar. You can walk up and take photos here. 📍 Rail slide If you hike up to the top, you can enjoy this slide, experiencing a 3-minute silky ride down the mountain. 📍 Bamboo Sea Dengyun rail small train This Japanese-style dopamine small train runs through the bamboo sea. Sitting inside and taking photos creates a great atmosphere. It’s well air-conditioned and you can take it either up or down the mountain. The whole trip takes about 30 minutes. - ✔️ Tips for visiting 👉 The forest floor is slippery, be sure to wear non-slip shoes 👉 Bring a pair of shoes specifically for playing in the water during stream tracing and fish catching 👉 Kids love playing in the water, so bring a change of clothes 👉 It’s recommended to hike to the top and then slide down the mountain 👉 The Bamboo Sea Music Festival usually takes place on Saturdays and Sundays
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