01Nature Escape
Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea
蜀南竹海
All Ages
Admission
Adult entrance commonly CNY 100 in peak season and CNY 60 in low season; internal transport and add-on activities cost extra.
Typical Visit
5-7 hours; 2 days for a slower visit
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free entry; the cableway is a separate paid item.
Hours
The park is open all day; indoor sites and temples usually keep daytime hours.
Transport
No metro. Use bus, taxi, self-driving, or walk from central Yibin.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Time
Year-round; dusk works well for city views
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Choose how to go uphill
Cuiping Mountain is a city-center hill park. You can walk up, or take the cableway up and walk down. If you want to save energy, cableway up and walking down is the easier plan.
Tip:The cableway is a separate paid item, commonly around CNY 15 one way. Same-day operation depends on on-site arrangements.
2
Connect the summit and mid-slope sights
Go first to Sanjiang Yilan Tower for views over Yibin and the river mouth, then continue to Nezha Palace, Qianfo Temple, and Zhao Yiman Memorial Hall.
Tip:Indoor halls, memorial sites, and temples may not share the same hours as the open park, so do not start too late in the afternoon.
3
Allow 2-3 hours
If you only want a short hill walk and view, the visit can be shorter. If you want the memorial hall, temples, and summit viewpoint, allow 2-3 hours.
Tip:Cuiping Mountain is inside the city, but stairs, hill paths, and route branches can make it take longer than expected.
4
Continue into the old city after descending
After coming down, you can continue to Daguan Pavilion, Hejiangmen, or the old-city food streets. This combines the hill walk and city night view well in one day.
Tip:If the same day already includes Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea or Xingwen Stone Sea, do not overload the schedule with Cuiping Mountain.
Highlights
- Sanjiang Yilan Tower is the most direct viewpoint for Yibin’s city area and river mouth.
- Nezha Palace adds local myth and folk-culture interest, and the exterior is good for photos.
- Zhao Yiman Memorial Hall is useful for understanding Yibin-related revolutionary history, but check closure days and hours.
- Qianfo Temple and the hill paths are quieter and help slow down a city itinerary.
- The cableway feels local and is useful for visitors who do not want to climb the whole way.
Insider Tips
✦Wear shoes with good grip, especially after rain.
✦In summer, bring water, sun protection, and mosquito repellent. Trees do not make the whole route cool.
✦If driving, do not rely only on parking right at the gate. Nearby spaces are limited, especially during holidays.
✦For night views, go up near dusk, but visit indoor halls during daytime.
✦With older travelers or children, do not try to combine cableway, memorial hall, temples, and a full walking route in one visit.
More Yibin Attractions
02Historic Walk
Lizhuang Ancient Town
李庄古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the old town; some exhibition halls, boats, or performances may charge separately.
Typical Visit
Half day; afternoon to evening works best
03City Guide
Xingwen Stone Sea
兴文石海
All Ages
Admission
Adult entrance is commonly around CNY 80; packages with sightseeing bus, boat, and return shuttle are commonly around CNY 120.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
04Urban Landmark
Wuliangye Scenic Area
五粮液景区
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the main visitor area; internal transport, creative products, and some experiences cost extra.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
05City Guide
Wuliangye Wine Culture Museum
五粮液酒文化博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry as part of the Wuliangye visitor area; shopping, tasting, and creative products cost extra.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes; 2-3 hours with the wider Wuliangye route
06City Guide
Hejiangmen Scenic Area
合江门景区
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the riverside, square, and walking paths; the Three Rivers night cruise is a separate paid activity.
Typical Visit
1-3 hours