Yongchuan Chashan Zhuhai (Tea Mountain Bamboo Sea) Tourism Area

永川茶山竹海

Chongqing, Yongchuan·29.7976°N, 106.9861°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)

Duration

3-4 hours

About Yongchuan Chashan Zhuhai (Tea Mountain Bamboo Sea) Tourism Area

A scenic area of terraced tea plantations and dense bamboo forests spreading across rolling hills near Yongchuan. The bamboo groves starred in the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', and trails lead through tea gardens to a mountaintop pavilion.

Highlights

• Vast terraced tea plantations and dense bamboo forests across rolling hills. • Filming location for the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (bamboo scene). • Scenic hiking trails, tea-tasting, and a mountaintop viewing pavilion.

Suggested Route

Enter from the South Gate and follow the bamboo-sea boardwalk to the tea gardens and Tianbaozhai; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Try local bamboo shoots, Yongchuan green tea, and farmhouse dishes at hillside restaurants. Stay at nearby farmstays or Yongchuan city hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, tea houses, a sightseeing shuttle, and small eateries along the trails.

Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

Take CRH to Yongchuan East Railway Station (~45 km/40 min from Chongqing), then taxi/bus ~20 km to scenic area; or long-distance bus from Chongqing to Yongchuan then local bus.

Reservation

No mandatory advance booking; tickets via official platform or on-site.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

永川茶山竹海

29.7976, 106.9861

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