【Geological Wonder】Step into a 500-Million-Year-Old "Alien Landscape" – The Wildest Scenery in Southern Sichuan

—Top on Ctrip's Hot List! A Hidden Gem Featured in *Candle in the Tomb*, the Ultimate 22°C Summer Escape! --- 🌟 **1. Visual Explosion: A Living Fossil of Earth's Evolution** ✅ **China's Largest Karst Landscape**: 30 sq km of stone ocean🌊, densely packed with a trinity of wonders – stone forests, sinkholes, and caves! ✅ **Must-Visit Masterpieces**: - **Tianquan Cave**🕳️: Asia's longest cave (10+ km with underground river boating🚣) - **The Giant Funnel**🌪️: 650m in diameter! Look up from the bottom to see the "Ring of Sky"📸 - **Husband-and-Wife Peak**💑: Natural couple stone statues, with sunset silhouettes so romantic they take your breath away🌄 📅 **Best Seasons**: July-August (constant 18°C in caves❄️) + October-November (golden reed-covered stone sea🌾) --- ‍♂️ **2. Hardcore Adventure Guide (Tested & Pitfall-Free)** | Route | Duration | Highlights | Fitness Level | |------|------|------|----------| 🌋 **Geological Expedition** | 3h | Cliffside trails + squeezing through narrow gorges | ⭐⭐⭐ | 💦 **Cool Water Fun** | 2h | Cave drifting + waterfall selfies | ⭐⭐ | 📿 **Cultural Immersion** | 4h | Bo people cliff coffins + Miao village long-table feast | ⭐⭐ | 🎒 **Essentials**: Non-slip shoes👟, light jacket🧥 (15°C temp difference inside/outside caves), waterproof phone case📱 --- 🏨 **3. Next-Level Stays: Sleep Inside a 5A Scenic Area** 🔥 **Ctrip's Top Picks**: - **Xingwen Stone Sea Tent Hotel**⛺: Stargazing amid stone forests🔭 (includes exclusive night cave tour) - **Miao Village Homestay**🌿: Drink "shatter-the-bowl" wine in stilt houses🍶 (¥200/person incl. breakfast) - **Skyhole Glass Cabin**💎: Suspended transparent room for sunrise & sea of clouds☁️ (book 1 month ahead!) --- 🍜 **4. Xingwen on a Plate: Geologists' Favorite Menu** 🌶️ **Must-Try**: - **Stone Sea Grilled Fish**🐟: River catfish raised in cave spring water - **Bamboo-Tube Black Chicken Feast**🎋: Herbal stew simmered for 4 hours – broth so good you'll lick the bowl! - **Miao Smoked Meat Platter**🍖: Pinewood-smoked for 1+ years, perfect with sticky rice! ✨ **Local Secret**: Ask villagers to lead you to **bean-curd rice by the sinkhole**🍚 (¥15/person, all-you-can-eat) --- 📢 **5. Ctrip Exclusive Deals (2025 Summer Edition)** ✅ **Package A**: "Ticket + Cave Boat Ride + Miao Performance" ¥198/person → Students save ¥50🎓 ✅ **Package B**: Family Special "Geology Camp + Fossil Digging"👨👩👧👦 ✅ **Easter Egg**: First 100 bookings get a **Bo bronze-drum pattern commemorative T-shirt**🎽 --- > 🌏 **Travelers Say**: > *"This place feels like Earth crushed and reassembled by giants – every rock tells a 500-million-year story."* > 📍 **Navigate**: Shihai Town, Xingwen County, Yibin, Sichuan | 🚄 2.5h direct HSR from Chengdu 👇 Tap **【Book Now】** to unlock *Chinese National Geography* cover-worthy views! 🔥 **Ctrip Search**: Xingwen Stone Sea Cave Adventure 🔥