780 RMB for a 2-day 1-night adventure in Xingwen Stone Sea: A special forces guide to a hidden gem

First time seeing such a stone forest🌲
Each stone pillar tells the story of 500 million years of Earth’s history
The secret southern Sichuan destination · Complete 2-day 1-night Xingwen Stone Sea travel guide is here✨
The best cost-performance trip specially designed for "budget travelers + photography lovers"!

📍【Scenic Spot Information】
👉Name: Xingwen Stone Sea Geological Park
👉Address: Shihai Town, Xingwen County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province
👉Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
👉Tickets: Lowest price online 75 RMB (original price 97 RMB)

【Trip Highlights】
💫 China’s first karst landform geological park
💫 Real-life Avatar floating mountains filming location
💫 Stunning 200-meter deep abyss funnel
💫 10 km magical underground cave, super dreamy
💫 Authentic Miao ethnic village cultural experience

🌄【2-day 1-night itinerary】
Day 1:
Morning ➡️ High-speed train from Chengdu to Yibin (2-hour ride)
Noon ➡️ Check in at the scenic area guesthouse "Shihai Renjia" (248 RMB/night including breakfast)
Afternoon ➡️ Shoot epic photos in the Stone Forest area (must-visit Jianfeng Corridor)
Evening ➡️ Capture sunset silhouettes at the Great Funnel (drone shots are amazing!)

Day 2:
Early morning ➡️ Wake up at 5:30 AM to shoot morning mist (10000% chance of great shots)
Morning ➡️ Explore Tianquan Cave (real-life Tomb Raider experience)
Noon ➡️ Eat Miao-style sour fish soup (52 RMB, great value)
Afternoon ➡️ Visit Xiaoyanwan Miao Village (perfect for cultural photography!)

💰【Money-saving tips revealed】
✅ Transportation: High-speed train + carpool is the best combo
✅ Accommodation: Local villagers’ guesthouses are comfortable and cheap
✅ Food: Bring your own snacks + try local street food
✅ Photography: Use your phone cleverly + free Miao costumes

📸【Must-visit photo spots】
1️⃣ Central Stone Forest Blade Corridor (wide-angle shots are stunning)
2️⃣ Great Funnel Viewing Platform (aerial shots of the Earth’s eye)
3️⃣ Tianquan Cave Galaxy Hall (long exposure shots of the inverted star river)
4️⃣ Miao Village Stilt Houses (maximum cultural storytelling vibe)

💡【Tips】
✔ Students get an extra 20 RMB discount!
✔ Waking up at 5 AM is totally worth it!
✔ Bring a jacket inside the cave, it’s super cold!

Such hidden gems are rare these days
Come check it out before it goes viral🔥

Post by CHRIS GUZMAN | Oct 18, 2025

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