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.
Hours
The park is open all day; smaller sights inside may keep their own daytime hours.
Transport
No metro. Use bus, taxi, or short walking access in central Yibin.
Duration
1-3 hours
Best Time
Year-round; spring flowers and cooler weather make the walk easier
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Start with Liubei Pond itself
The main value here is not ordinary park scenery, but the curved-water drinking relic linked to Huang Tingjian. After entering, find Liubei Pond and the cliff inscriptions first, then decide whether to keep wandering.
Tip:If you treat it only as a city green space, it is easy to miss the most meaningful part.
2
Move slowly through the cliff inscriptions
Around Liubei Pond, there are cliff inscriptions and historical texts. If you like calligraphy or Song-dynasty literati culture, leave more time than an average visitor.
Tip:The inscriptions are not just for a quick distant photo. Looking closer at the words and their positions is more interesting.
3
Then visit the shrines and halls
After Liubei Pond and the inscriptions, continue to the Chancellor Shrine, Guandi Temple, Fuweng Tower, and related spots. This separates the Huang Tingjian story from the Three Kingdoms cultural line.
Tip:Smaller internal sights may have fixed hours, so do not enter the park too late.
4
Decide whether to continue to Cuike Mountain
The park can connect to a Cuike Mountain walking route, which works for visitors with time and energy. If you only want a city cultural stop, 1-2 hours is enough.
Tip:Before continuing uphill, prepare water and check your return timing. Do not treat it as a casual extra if you are not ready for a walk.
Highlights
- Liubei Pond is one of Yibin’s representative literati relics and is linked to Huang Tingjian’s time in Rongzhou.
- The curved-water drinking relic is more important than an ordinary pond; focus on the winding stone channel and valley setting.
- Cliff inscriptions give the park calligraphy and historical depth, so it rewards slower looking.
- The Chancellor Shrine and Guandi Temple add a separate Three Kingdoms cultural thread.
- The park is free and fits well into a short old-city or north-bank route.
Insider Tips
✦Liubei Pond Park is better for quiet cultural relic viewing than for a large scenic-area experience.
✦Weekend parking is tight, so public transport or taxi is easier.
✦After rain, stone steps, valley paths, and waterside areas can be slippery.
✦If you are not familiar with calligraphy, focus on Huang Tingjian, the curved-water drinking tradition, and the valley layout.
✦Without Cuike Mountain, the park does not need a long visit. With the hill route, treat it as a real walk.
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