Yibin

Known as the "First City on the Yangtze," with the Bamboo Sea of Southern Sichuan, Lizhuang Ancient Town and Wuliangye liquor culture as the main attractions.

Yibin lies in southern Sichuan, where the Jinsha and Min rivers merge to form the Yangtze, hence the nickname "First City on the Yangtze." Highlights include the Bamboo Sea of Southern Sichuan around Changning and Jiang'an, Lizhuang Ancient Town, where many academic institutions relocated during the War of Resistance, and Wuliangye liquor culture; Yibin ranmian noodles are a well-known snack. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, and the Bamboo Sea is cool in summer. Yibin Wuliangye Airport and the high-speed rail connect to Chengdu, Chongqing, Guiyang and other cities.

Destinations

• Yibin (Bamboo Sea & Lizhuang)

Itineraries

• Southern Sichuan: Salt, Bamboo & Liquor – A low-altitude self-drive loop covering Zigong's dinosaurs and salt history, Lijiang Ancient Town, Shunan Bamboo Sea, a…