[2025 Changning Attraction] Travel Guide for Shihai Dongxiang (Stone Sea & Land of Caves) (Updated Oct)

10 Beautiful Places for Winter Travel✨ How many have you been to?||👌Three years! Finally, you can travel without hesitation during the Spring Festival, go out and wander this winter! Here are 10 places to escape the cold in winter, No need to wear down jackets to survive the winter Go to 20℃ places to see the sea and the warm sun. . 1、Beihai 📍Keywords: Seaside sunset, Maritime Silk Road, Sea catching ✅Recommended for play: Silver Beach, Weizhou Island, Nanwan Street, Qiaogang Style Street, Crocodile Mountain 🌡Winter average temperature: 16℃-22℃ 2、Wanning 📍Keywords: Sunshine, beach, waves🏖, coconut grove, sea breeze, surfing capital ✅Recommended for play: Yachting, beach volleyball, treasure hunting at sea 🌡Winter average temperature: 18℃-27℃ 3、Chongzuo 📍Keywords: Secret realm, landscape painting, lingering fairyland ✅Recommended for play: Detian Waterfall, Dongnayu Bay, Mingshi Countryside, Taiping Ancient City 🌡Winter average temperature: 13℃-22℃ 4、Baoshan 📍Keywords: Sunrise and sunset, ancient town surrounded by volcanoes, China's first coffee village ✅Recommended for play: Tengchong Volcano Hot Sea, Heshun Ancient Town, Gaoligong Mountain, Lujiangba 🌡Winter average temperature: 16℃~20℃ 5、Yibin 📍Keywords: The first city of the Yangtze River, China's wine capital, China's bamboo capital Recommended for play: Lizhuang Ancient Town, Qidonggou Tourist Scenic Area, Xijia Mountain Ancient Residence 🌡Winter average temperature: 14℃~18℃ 6、Quanzhou 📍Keywords: Sea and sky Buddha country, Carp city, Wenling, ✅Recommended for play: Qingyuan Mountain, West Street, Chongwu Ancient City, Luoga Temple, Xunpu Village 🌡Winter average temperature: 15℃-22℃ 7、Kunming 📍Keywords: Spring city, cultural heritage ✅Recommended for play: Cuihu Park, Huanggong East Street, Guandu Ancient Town, Daguan Tower 🌡Winter average temperature: 14℃~19℃ 8、Xishuangbanna 📍Keywords: Animal kingdom, plant kingdom ✅Recommended for play: Primitive Forest Park, Folding Peacock Lake, Wild Elephant Valley, Folding Olive Dam, Folding Mengla Sky Tree 🌡Winter average temperature: 15℃-21℃ 9、Guangzhou 📍Keywords: Mild climate, fireworks atmosphere ✅Recommended for play: Guangzhou Tower, Baiyun Mountain, Taikoo Warehouse, Yongqingfang, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall 🌡Winter average temperature: 16℃~25℃ 10、Nanning 📍Keywords: Fireworks atmosphere, Zhuang culture, ✅Recommended for play: Qingxiu Mountain, Garden Expo, Fantaw Dongmeng Divine Painting, Acacia Lake Town 🌡Winter average temperature: 15℃-25℃ —————— You can share where you want to go in the comments😍😍

The autumn sea of clouds in Shunan is a love letter from nature to the sky! When cold air meets warm moist air at an altitude of a thousand meters, it creates the magnificent cloud waterfalls of Folai Mountain and Qidonggou. This guide focuses on the best times to view the clouds, photography spots, and nearby activities, bringing you the ultimate experience of "clouds beneath your feet, stars within reach." ​🌅 Four Major Cloud Viewing Spots ​ ​Folai Mountain​: Adjacent to Shunan Flower Sea, the mountaintop Ciyun Temple is an ancient Tang Dynasty temple, with the sea of clouds often accompanied by morning bells and evening drums. ​Qidonggou​: The 7-kilometer canyon section is filled with autumn morning mist, and the glass plank road’s suspended feeling enhances photography effects. ​Luming Tea Sea​: The sea of clouds spreads like a milky ocean, with tea fields as the foreground. ​Suoluo Valley​: Primitive forest steam rises, with Tyndall light often appearing in the afternoon. ​📸 Photography Tips ​ Time: The golden period is 30 minutes before and after sunrise; for Folai Mountain, arrive before 5 AM to secure a spot. Equipment: Tripod is a must, telephoto lens compresses spatial sense, ND filter for shooting flowing clouds. Settings: ISO 100-200, shutter speed 1/15s to capture motion. ​🚗 2-Day Cloud Chasing Itinerary ​ ​Day 1: Classic Folai Mountain Route ​ Start hiking at 4 AM (headlamp required), wait for sunrise at the east platform of Ciyun Temple; visit the ancient village and buy bamboo fungus in the morning, then head to Qidonggou in the afternoon to shoot oblique light. Stay overnight at a canyon guesthouse, use a stargazing app to identify autumn constellations. ​Day 2: Tea Sea Cloud Waterfall Route ​ Charter a car to Luming Tea Sea (1-hour drive), the cloud waterfall is most spectacular from 9 to 11 AM; enjoy tea cuisine at noon, then return in the afternoon. ​⚠️ Safety Tips ​ Autumn mountaintop temperatures range from 0-5°C, bring a light down jacket and thermos. Stone paths are slippery in rain and fog, wear anti-slip hiking shoes. ​Hidden Bonus​: If visiting on the full moon of the 15th day of the lunar calendar, you can capture the "sea of clouds and bright moon" in the same frame; contact local guides to find wild viewing platforms.

🌍 Travel Preparation Check the weather in Changning in advance and pack appropriate clothing. Since the Bamboo Sea in Southern Sichuan has many mosquitoes, bring insect repellent. Those prone to motion sickness should prepare medication beforehand, as some scenic areas have winding mountain roads that may affect your experience. 🚌 Transportation Guide 1. Arriving in Changning: First, travel to Yibin. From Yibin Wuliangye Airport, there are multiple transportation options to Changning. High-speed trains also go directly to Changning Station with frequent departures for convenient travel. 2. Scenic Area Transportation: There are buses from Changning County to the scenic areas, but they are infrequent. Taxis or car rentals are more recommended. Self-driving allows for flexible itineraries and scenic views along the way. 🏞️ Attractions 1. Bamboo Sea in Southern Sichuan: A vast ocean of bamboo🌱, where emerald-green bamboo covers the mountains like a natural painting. Admire the panoramic view from Guanhai Tower, mesmerized by the rolling bamboo waves. Stroll along the Jade Corridor, where sunlight filters through the bamboo leaves, creating dappled shadows. Take the cable car🚠 for an awe-inspiring aerial view. Don’t miss the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" wire-flying experience—dress in ancient costumes and channel your inner martial arts hero while gliding through bamboo forests and lakes. Super fun! 2. Qidonggou: The thrilling 9D Glass Bridge is a must-visit—386 meters long, 3.3 meters wide, and 188 meters high, it feels like walking on air with slight tremors for an adrenaline rush. Tired? Try the zipline, soaring like a bird while embracing the wind. Then, descend via the winding dry slide for a mix of speed and excitement. The surrounding natural scenery is stunning, with mountains and babbling streams. 3. Western Bamboo Stone Forest: Home to the world’s oldest karst formations, intertwined with 28 bamboo species, creating a unique spectacle. The stone formations resemble animals and figures, lifelike and vivid. The lush bamboo forest offers fresh air rich in negative oxygen ions. Wandering through the stone and bamboo forests feels like stepping into a mystical fairy tale. 🍱 Food Guide 1. All-Bamboo Banquet: A culinary highlight of Changning, featuring over 100 dishes made from bamboo ingredients—from bamboo root fungi to bamboo shoots and leaves—each part transformed into a delicious, eye-catching, and nourishing delicacy. Also known as the "Panda Feast"🐼. 2. Shuanghe Lianggao (Cold Cake): Silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture, combining coolness, sweetness, and tenderness—perfect for summer to beat the heat. Shuanghe Town has many Lianggao shops, each with unique flavors worth trying. 3. Braised Goose: Freshly prepared with straw-smoked goose meat for a distinctive, layered aroma. Cooked with pickled peppers, scallions, secret spices, and side dishes like soybeans and bitter bamboo shoots, simmered for over an hour. A hearty dish perfect with rice. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations 1. Zen Resort Guiyunju Hotel (Bamboo Sea in Southern Sichuan): Nestled in the bamboo forest by a lake, the rooms exude Zen charm. Wake up to birdsong and open your window to lush bamboo and serene lake views. Enjoy tea, reading, and meditation for a relaxing stay. 2. Vienna International Hotel (Yibin Changning High-Speed Rail Station Branch): Close to the high-speed rail station and wetland park, offering convenience and an urban "oxygen bar." The hotel features complete amenities, attentive service, and clean, comfortable rooms—ideal for business travelers and those prioritizing convenience. 📅 Itinerary - Day 1: Arrive in Changning in the morning, check in at the hotel, and rest. Enjoy an All-Bamboo Banquet for lunch, then visit the Bamboo Sea in Southern Sichuan—explore Guanhai Tower and the Jade Corridor. Stay overnight at a nearby homestay for a tranquil bamboo forest night. - Day 2: Wake early for a bamboo sea sunrise, then take the cable car and try wire-flying. After lunch at the scenic area, head to Qidonggou to conquer the 9D Glass Bridge, zipline, and dry slide. Return to the county in the evening for night market snacks like Shuanghe Lianggao. - Day 3: Visit the Western Bamboo Stone Forest to admire its unique landscapes. Enjoy local farmhouse cuisine for lunch before wrapping up your trip and preparing to depart.

Qidonggou 1. Address Located in Xingfu Village, Guhua Town, Changning County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province. You can take a bus from Yibin City, Changning County, or Jiang'an County. 2. Visit 1. The three of us took a bus from Jiang'an County, and it took about an hour and a half to get there. 2. This place was formerly known as Hutiaoyan and Feiquan Gorge. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, a national key cultural relic protection unit, a national forest health care base, and a provincial film and television shooting base. 3. The scenic area is located in Changning County, which is known as the hometown of longevity, one of the top ten eco-health tourism counties in China, and one of the most beautiful counties in China in 2019. It is only 12 km from Changning Station on the Chengdu-Guiyang High-speed Railway. It is a typical Danxia canyon landform with a forest coverage rate of 96%. The tree fern community is large, and the negative oxygen ion content per cubic centimeter is as high as 47,000, ranking first in Sichuan. The summer temperature is nearly 10 degrees lower than that of Yibin City, making it a famous summer resort and natural oxygen bar. 4. We mainly visited the following attractions: First, the seven cave cliff tombs. This tomb group is located on the red sandstone cliff on the east bank of the Mianxi River and was excavated in the Eastern Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. In the past, locals called the seven caves "barbarian caves" and believed that they were the residences of barbarians in ancient times. Later, archaeologists identified them as cliff tombs from the Eastern Han Dynasty. The characteristic of cliff tombs is that the tomb chamber is excavated on the cliff. The tomb chamber is halfway up the mountain, and you can see the general situation from the foot of the mountain. Second, we visited the 9D Yunhai Glass Bridge, which spans the canyon between the Nanping Mountain Range and the Folaishan Mountain Range. It is 386 meters long, 3.3 meters wide, and has a vertical drop of 188 meters, ranking first in length, width, and height in southwest China. Third, we visited Feiquan Temple. It is located at the foot of the mountain on the east side of the valley in Qidonggou Scenic Area. It was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty and is one of the earliest temples in China. Feiquan Temple is named after a clear spring flowing down from the mountain behind the temple. Due to the rain, we only watched it from the outside. 5. We mainly visited these three scenic spots, and there are many other attractions. The scenic area is equipped with Qidonggou Hotel, which can meet the needs of dining, accommodation, chess, meetings, and other functions.

|||⭐⛰😍 Explore the natural beauty of Qidonggou and embark on a magical journey! 🌲✨ The pine trees sway like a painting, waterfalls cascade down, and forest paths lead you into a world of beauty. 🌳🦋 📸 Capture the stunning scenery with your camera and share it with your friends! 📷🌈 First stop, the Lost Forest, where you feel like you're in a fairyland. 🍃✨ Second stop, feel the power of the waterfall. 💧💪 Third stop, climb the mountain and enjoy a bird's-eye view of Qidonggou. 🏔😲 Of course, the beautiful natural scenery is just part of the charm! 🌺💃 🍽 Try a variety of local delicacies to satisfy your taste buds. 🍜🍻 🛍 The shopping district is unique, so take home a souvenir! 1. There weren't many people, so we got our tickets quickly. We bought a package including rafting at the window, which cost CNY 129 per adult. In addition to rafting, the package also included: admission, sightseeing bus, glass bridge, dry slide, zip line, swing bridge, and one of the four high-altitude challenge areas (you can choose to walk on a wooden board, glass, chain, or bicycle on the other side of the river); 2. Overall, the service was good. The driver told us how to play according to the items included in our tickets and dropped us off at the corresponding location; 3. Staff took photos for us on the glass bridge and zip line and gave us a free small photo (but the quality was poor, as it was taken with a landline camera). A large photo with a frame cost CNY 25, and a photo alone cost CNY 15; 4. Rafting is usually the last activity. Swimsuits, towels, and other items are available for sale. We bought a swimsuit for a child for CNY 40, which was acceptable. Adults are advised to bring their own clothes and store their belongings with the staff before rafting. The scenic area will help transport them to the end of the rafting course. There are changing rooms at the start and end of the course, which are clean and convenient; 5. Although rafting is cool, the sun is still strong. By the way, the water is a little muddy now, probably because it's the flood season. Also, we didn't seem to finish the course. When we reached the so-called end, we could have continued rafting, but it was either temporarily closed or not fully completed; 6. Dining: There are snack stalls selling cold noodles, cold skin noodles, cold jelly noodles, fried potatoes, grilled sausages, etc. The prices are not expensive. Cold skin noodles cost CNY 10 per serving, and I think they taste good.

The 7 mysterious caves on the cliff Yibin has a place called Qidonggou, which is named for its seven cliff tomb clusters and seven beautiful streams located on both sides of the Mianxi River Gorge. The forest coverage of the Mianxi River Gorge is over 96%, making it a rare natural oxygen bar. Not only that, due to the geographical structure of the gorge, Qidonggou is like a high-powered central air conditioning system. Even in summer, the temperature is only in the 20s, which is extremely cool. Qidonggou also has a long history and culture. On a section of the cliff, there are 7 mysterious caves, which are cave tomb clusters from the Eastern Han Dynasty. The ancient tombs contain well-preserved murals that reflect the customs and socio-economic development of the Eastern Han period. Address: Xingfu Village, Guhe Town, Changning County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province Transportation tips: 109m from Changning No.7 Road Qidonggou Station, less than 5min walk Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Ticket price: 29 yuan