Yongchuan Chashan Bamboo Sea is truly amazing, a secret summer retreat hidden by Chongqing locals

Chashan Bamboo Sea in Yongchuan hides Chongqing’s most pleasant natural secret! Over 40,000 acres of tea gardens and bamboo forests intertwine, like a green wonderland✨ This place is not only a filming location for "House of Flying Daggers," but also an excellent spot for summer cooling and spring tea picking~ This detailed guide will help you explore the tea and bamboo paradise!👇

🚩【Travel Essentials】
📍Location: Chashan Bamboo Sea Street, Yongchuan District, Chongqing
🚗Self-drive: Navigate to "Chashan Bamboo Sea Ticket Hall" (1.5 hours reachable)
🚄High-speed rail: Chongqing West Station → Yongchuan East Station 20 minutes (20 RMB), then transfer to tourist shuttle 6 RMB
🎫Tickets: FREE✔️ but must book in advance on the official account
⏰Sightseeing bus: 25 RMB unlimited rides, last bus at 17:30, must take!

💯【One-day Walking Tour】
🌿Morning: Check in at the bamboo forest featured in "House of Flying Daggers"
Stroll along the 3 km bamboo boardwalk, stepping on fallen leaves and listening to the bamboo waves is super healing~
During spring tea season, you can also experience tea picking (80 RMB/person)
Masters will teach you how to fix and roll tea leaves hands-on, very fun!

⛰️Afternoon: Brave the highest peak in western Chongqing
Climb to the 1025m summit of Bodao Ridge🤩
Overlook the magnificent panorama of "tea like green waves, bamboo like a sea"
Pray for blessings at Baoji Temple, very effective!!
You can also see scenery similar to "Thousand Island Lake"🏞️

🌇Evening: Capture the stunning sunset
Go to Dafengmen to eat and wait for the sunset🌅
Bamboo-smoked bacon + tea-flavored chicken is a perfect match!!!
Every snap is a cinematic atmosphere shot📸

🌌【In-depth 2-day Itinerary】
DAY1: Pray at Baoji Temple → Movie filming locations → Climb Bodao Ridge
Stay in a wild luxury homestay, soak in hot springs and stargaze✨

DAY2: Watch sunrise and sea of clouds at 5 AM🌤️
Paragliding base is super thrilling!!
Daizi Mountain Amusement Park is a must-go with kids🎢
Cliff suspension bridge and rainbow slide for endless fun

🍜【Foodie Must-try List】
✅Bamboo shoot stir-fried with smoked bacon: a must-eat! Great value at 60 RMB per person
✅Tea-flavored chicken: tea leaves cooked in, so fragrant you’ll stomp your feet
✅Tofu pudding rice: 10 RMB with pickles, amazing
🥤Brown sugar rice cake + Yongchuan Xiuyu tea = perfect afternoon tea

🛏️【Accommodation Guide】
🏨High-end picks:
Jinpen Lake Resort Hotel (starlit rooms are stunning)
Wild luxury hot spring homestay (infinity pool is a must-check-in)

🏡Cost-effective options:
Shuangzhuyuan Farmhouse 100-300 RMB
Includes breakfast and tea picking experience🎁

⚠️【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】
1️⃣Bring mosquito repellent! Long sleeves and pants are essential
2️⃣Hiking shoes + trekking poles are very important
3️⃣29.9 RMB combo ticket is a must-buy for families, super cost-effective
4️⃣Avoid rainy days as some paths can be slippery