The bamboo sea around Chengdu is absolutely stunning! Just 1.5 hours away, it’s a summer paradise
by Emily Foster Emily62
Sep 29, 2025
Who would have thought!! Ride the fairy tale little train through tens of thousands of acres of bamboo forest
Underfoot is a swaying suspension bridge
Everywhere you look is a healing emerald green
When the wind blows, the whole bamboo forest dances🍃
📍 Address: Pingle Town, Qionglai City, Chengdu
⏰ Open: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎫 Tickets:
• Adults 60 RMB/person, Children 30 RMB/person (free for children under 6 years old or under 1.3 meters, and seniors over 65)
• Online booking only 56 RMB/person
🚂 Dengyun Rack Railway Little Train:
• Price: 98 RMB/person (includes admission)
• Duration: About 20 minutes one way, the first scenic rack railway mountain train in Chengdu
• Experience: A dopamine-boosting little train running through the bamboo sea, you can ride both uphill and downhill, great for photos
🛷 Guided Rail Slide:
• Price: 45 RMB/person
• Experience: 3 minutes of silky smooth downhill ride, speed can be controlled by yourself, a little thrilling but not too tiring
【Transportation Guide】
🚗 Self-drive: 1.5 hours from Chengdu to the South Gate (parking 10 RMB/day)
🚄 High-speed rail: Chengdu West → Qionglai Station (30 minutes/25 RMB) → Taxi to the scenic South Gate about half an hour (about 23 km)
The whole scenic area takes about 3-4 hours to explore
Combine with Pingle Ancient Town for a perfect one-day trip
Save this emerald sea for your next martial arts film shoot!
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