Basic Info
Location: Changning County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, China.
Area: About 120 km² (46 sq mi), with 70,000 mu of bamboo.
Altitude: 600–1,000 m (1,969–3,281 ft).
Reputation: The largest natural bamboo forest in the world; a national AAAA scenic area.
Movie Fame: A filming location for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).
Key Attractions
Emerald Corridor (翡翠长廊): A 500-meter red sandstone path shaded by towering bamboo, forming a green tunnel.
Tianbao Village (天宝寨): A cliffside fortress with a 2.6-km plank walk offering panoramic views.
Sea of Bamboo Lake (海中海): A serene lake where you can rent a bamboo raft.
Seven-Colored Waterfall (七彩飞瀑): A waterfall cascading through a valley, often with rainbows.
Best Time to Visit
April–May: Fresh bamboo shoots, lush greenery.
July–August: Cool summer retreat, full waterfalls.
September–October: Bamboo forests mixed with autumn colors.
Highlights
Biodiversity: Home to over 400 bamboo species, including rare purple bamboo and mandarin duck bamboo.
Climate: Mild year-round (avg. 15.5°C), a natural oxygen bar with high negative ion levels.
Culture: Rich bamboo culture, including bamboo weaving and Taoist heritage.
