Things to do in Dazhu

👣👣 08:00 Arrive at the scenic area Opening hours ⏰ 08:00-18:00, it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance (reference price 38-40 yuan/person, saving time and money🎟️) 🚶‍♀️📸 Bamboo Sea Stroll Guide Enter from the old scenic area gate! You'll be immersed in a sea of ​​bamboo as soon as you enter! Recommended route: Walk along the bamboo sea trail → Viewing platform/Huifeng Tower (overlooking the "green ocean"🌊) → Small Stone Forest, Tongtian Cave (karst wonder🗿) → Nan bamboo forest (tall and straight Nan bamboos provide ample shade, a perfect backdrop for photos📷) 1️⃣ Vast bamboo sea, even breathing is green🌿 The most fundamental characteristic of Wufeng Mountain can be summed up in one word—bamboo! With a forest coverage rate of 96.3%, over 50,000 mu of bamboo forest undulates with the mountainside. When the wind blows, the bamboo tips sway like waves, truly resembling a green ocean. The bamboo is thick and upright; stepping inside, the light immediately softens, and the perceived temperature drops sharply. The rustling sound of the mountain wind through the bamboo forest is more soothing than any music playing from a stereo. 2️⃣ Beautiful in every season, each with its own unique charm. It's fun all year round, but spring is the most unmissable! After a spring rain, bamboo shoots break through the soil, some reaching seven or eight meters tall, like sharp swords pointing straight to the sky—a breathtaking display of vitality! • ☀️ Summer: A summer paradise (average annual temperature of only 12.5℃, mild winters and cool summers) 🍂 Autumn: Gradually changing mountain colors, swaying bamboo shadows ❄️ Winter: If you're lucky, you might even see the spectacular southern scenery of snow and emerald bamboo 🍽️ 12:00-13:30 Lunch and Rest Enjoy a bamboo shoot feast! Recommendations: 【Wufeng Mountain Bamboo Shoot Feast Restaurant】Creative bamboo shoot dishes: bamboo placenta, bamboo bird's nest, bamboo tripe stir-fried with local eggs, bamboo fungus family feast…and fried bamboo heart worms (a delicacy for the brave 😜) 【Xianxian Well Water Fish Restaurant】The pickled fish is amazing! (You can also find authentic eastern Sichuan flavors like Dongliu fish head and fermented rice dumplings in the surrounding area or Dazhu County 😋) 3️⃣ More than just bamboo—a three-dimensional landscape of mountains, water, and stone forests ⛰️ The scenic area integrates "mountains, bamboo, and stones" into one. Deep within the valley lies a mysterious karst cave, with stalactites in countless shapes and forms. There are also precious tree species such as yew, osmanthus, and nanmu. If you're lucky, you might even encounter wild animals! 💦 13:30-17:00 Leisure Exploration · Take a break by Qingyan Lake and watch the water birds frolicking. · Take the kids through the bamboo forest maze. · Search for the thousand-year-old yew tree (time to test your eyesight! 🔍) 4️⃣ The Fusion of Bamboo Culture and Buddhist Culture 🙏 Dazhu County is known as the "Hometown of Green Bamboo in Eastern Sichuan." Bamboo here symbolizes "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and humility is like bamboo." The scenic area also incorporates Buddhist culture, creating a layered experience of nature and humanity. 🚗 Afternoon itinerary over? We can continue the fun! Nearby attractions include Baidao Lake Hot Springs♨️, Qinghe Ancient Town🏘️, Yunfeng Tea Valley🍃, and Huanxiping, so if you have enough time, keep exploring! 🗺️ Super convenient transportation · From Dazhou: 61km from Dazhou, a weekend getaway for Dazhou residents🌼 · Scenic Area Entrance: Adjacent to National Highway 318, navigate to "Dazhu Wufeng Mountain National Forest Park" for direct access🚙

The Congren Valley Scenic Area in Qu County is much cheaper if you buy tickets online in advance. This scenic area is quite off the beaten path; I guess it's not usually visited. It tells the story of the ancient Congren people living in caves. Climbing mountains and stairs requires physical strength, and many caves are very narrow and cramped, so you have to be extra careful when walking. At the end of the path, there are two lakes to visit, and you can even go boating. The lakes are beautiful, somewhat reminiscent of Jiuzhaigou. The only downside is the abundance of mosquitoes; stopping anywhere easily attracts them.

Qinghe Ancient Town, due to its special ancient cultural background, makes the whole ancient town quaint and charming, attracting so many customers to visit the major architectural projects and learn the wisdom of the ancients.

It was really nice experience. Recommended to arrive early since there are lot of tourists and pandas are active mostly in the morning.

bus from Chengdu city centre. However, buying a ticket as a foreign visitor can be challenging as the booking system requires a Chinese phone number. You need to book the ticket in advance and only is possible in the museum website. Fortunately, my hotel booked the ticket for me, and I simply transferred them the money.The museum is extremely busy, even week days so allow plenty of time for your visit. Definitely worth seeing!

The Two Rivers Ferry is absolutely fantastic! The 15 yuan ticket is incredibly cost-effective! Here's a great route for families with kids: After visiting Jiefangbei and Kuixinglou, see Hongyadong during the day. If you're traveling with a 6-year-old and don't want to brave the crowds at Hongyadong at night, the stilted buildings during the day are just as beautiful. Afterward, take the Two Rivers Ferry to Danzishi, disembark, and explore Danzishi Old Street, Nanbin Road, and Xiahaoli. Then, take the light rail/bus or taxi back. The whole route is smooth and relaxing. The boat ride is novel and fun, and the kids especially loved it, remaining enthusiastic about exploring the shopping streets afterwards. At the pier, there's a large bowl of freshly cut watermelon for 10 yuan – watch it being cut right in front of you! It's sweet and refreshing. I highly recommend this route for families!

Great day out - amazing place and definitely worth the trip from Chongqing.

Went to the Fairy Mountain, was truly a magical place. It was foggy when we arrive in the afternoon. So we can’t really see the whole grassland but truly a magical experience. Could see a family of goats and wild horses in the distance. Totally recommend the train ride up and was super cheap at 25 RMB. Shops are at the front, super convenient and cheap. An amazing place to just sit down and enjoy.

Nice view, everything was well organized with no long waiting times.

It was really interesting; if you go early in the morning, the pandas are eating their food and look adorable.