Yibin (宜宾 Yíbīn) is a city in East Sichuan. Located at the junction of Yunguichuan three provinces, Jinsha River, Min River and Yangtze River, the terrain is high southwest and low northeast, is a subtropical monsoon humid climate, with a total area of 13,283 square kilometers. As of October 2022, the city had three municipalities and seven counties. By the end of 2022, the city's resident population was 4.618 million.
Map of Yibin
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]- 1 Yibin Caiba Airport (宜宾菜坝机场; YBP IATA).
- 2 Yibin Wuliangye Airport (宜宾五粮液机场YBP IATA), Y990, Zongchang Town, Cuiping District, ☏ +86 831 8036111. The airport is a joint military-civil airport with flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Wuhan, connecting to high-speed rail and bus routes, serving as an aviation hub for southern Sichuan, northern Yunnan, and northwestern Guizhou.
By train
[edit]- 3 Yinbin Railway Station (宜宾站), No. 6 Road, Xuzhou District (take Bus K06 to Yibin Railway Station). Yibin Railway Station is an interchange for the Yu-Kun and Cheng-Yi high-speed railways, offering train transfers.
- 4 Yibin East Railway Station (宜宾东站), Eastern Industrial Park, Sanjiang New District (Accessible by bus route 16 to Yibin East Railway Station). Yibin East Railway Station is an interchange hub for the Chengdu–Yibin and Chongqing–Kunming high-speed lines, with bus links to the city and Yibin Wuliangye Airport, connecting to Chengdu, Chongqing, and Kunming.
Get around
[edit]By taxi
[edit]Taxi with meter is cheap, expect to pay ¥10 from the city center to the South Bus station.
See
[edit]- Jiangbei Park (江北公园, Floating Wine Cup Brook Park 流杯池公园) (The park can be reached by the number 4 bus from the city centre). Located in the Jiangbei district in the north of the city, the park was once home to the Song Dynasty poet Huang Tingjian.
- 1 Shunan Zhuhai National Park (蜀南竹海国家公园) (Buses for the park leave from Nan An station in the south of the city. Most services only go as far as Chang Ning (¥16.5) where you will have to change buses for Wangli village at the west gate of the park (¥5). There is also now a tour bus that leaves from Nan An station. It leaves around 8.30 or 9.00 - they will wait for the bus to fill. The journey costs ¥20 each way. The tour cost varies depending on the number of people on the bus - it's ¥300 all up, so if there is a full bus (15 people) you'll pay ¥20 each). Located 68km to the south east of Yibin city, Shunan Zhuhai National Park is a seemingly endless expanse of Bamboo complete with cliff top temples, waterfalls and caves. Scenes from the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' were shot here. Entrance to the park is ¥110 during the high season from January-November and ¥60 during the low season.
- Shichengshan (Stone City Mountain, 石城山) (Buses for Heng Jiang leave from the West bus station and cost around ¥10. The journey can take up to 2hrs as the road is, for the most part, unsealed. There is, however, a new highway under construction which should be completed soon. From Heng Jiang you can hire a motorbike taxi to the mountain for about ¥40 return). Shichengshan is around 60km south-west of Yibin city, close to the village of Heng Jiang. The mountain contains lakes, waterfalls, Song dynasty tombs and sweeping views of the local countryside.
- 2 [dead link] Lizhuang (李庄古镇) (Buses leave from Nan An station in the south of the city. The journey costs ¥4.80 and takes around 30mins). A sleepy riverside town to the east of Yibin city with crumbling Qing dynasty buildings and pleasant tree lined streets. The town was a base for the resistance against the Japanese during the second world war and Shanghai's Tongli University was relocated here in that period.
- Zhao Yiman Memorial Hall（赵一曼纪念馆）From downtown Yibin, take bus No. 10 or No. 15 directly to the Cuiping Mountain Scenic Area, then walk to the memorial hall.The memorial hall, located on the site of the former Cuiping Academy within the Cuiping Mountain Scenic Area, commemorates Zhao Yiman, a female anti-Japanese heroine. It houses a large collection of documents and exhibits, and regularly hosts patriotic education activities.
- 3 Xingwen World Geopark (兴文世界地质公园), Xingdi Road, Xingwen County, (宜宾市兴文县兴底路） (In the southeast of Yibin City, within Xingwen County, near the junction of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces), ☏ +86 831 8622078. 08:30-17:30. Xingwen World Geopark, located in southwestern China, features karst landforms and is one of the earliest areas in China where sinkholes were studied. Covering 156 square kilometers, the park boasts numerous caves, canyons, waterfalls, lakes, ancient stone forests, and relics of the ancient Bo people. ¥80.
Do
[edit]- 1 Yibin Amusement Park, 宜宾市 翠屏区 临港大道二段 315 315号中国西南轻工博览城 邮政编码: 644005, ☏ +86 8315980088. 104.70650601218232. Yibin Amusement Park, located at the north gate of Yibin Lingang Light Industry Expo City, Yibin City, is a large-scale comprehensive amusement park. Yibin Amusement Park has exciting rides such as roller coasters, pendulums, high-flying buccaneers, ghost houses, rapids, etc.
- 2 Nanxi Happy Farm (南溪欢乐田园), No. 88, Group 8, Changjiang Village, Xianyuan Subdistrict, Nanxi District (take Bus 303 to Happy Farm Station, then walk 820 meters to reach the destination). 09：30-18：00. Nanxi Happy Farm is a rural-themed amusement park featuring six themed areas, including Wonderland, Happy World, and Luxi Ranch. The park offers attractions such as a Ferris wheel and family roller coasters, and allows interaction with various animals. ¥78.
Buy
[edit]Chinese mandarin in Pingshan Mountain, You can buy it at many fruit shops on the street. Yibin Pingshan County is located along the Jinsha River, which is rich in thermal resources and climatic properties of the sub-African zone, resulting in excellent quality of Pingshan citrus. 1KG ¥9.
- 1 Wanda Plaza, Yibin (宜宾万达广场), Wanda Plaza, No. 7, South Section of Hangtian Road, Xuzhou District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province (You can take bus lines 23, 41, 36, or Work Line 1 and get off at Wanda Plaza.). 10:00-22:00. Yibin Wanda Plaza is a large, integrated commercial plaza in Yibin's Xuzhou District, offering shopping, dining, entertainment, and cinemas. Open until late at night, it is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike for shopping, dining, and entertainment. With convenient transportation, it is a prime commercial hub in Yibin. Free.
- 2 Yibin MixC (宜宾万象天地), No. 6 Zhixiang Road, Xuzhou District (The West High-Speed Railway Station is a 5-minute walk away.). 10:00–22:00. Yibin's largest urban shopping complex integrates shopping, dining, entertainment, and leisure. Its modern and spacious interior, complete with a cinema, family playground, and rooftop garden, makes it a popular weekend destination for young people and families. Free.
Eat
[edit]1 Hu'erwa noodle shop (胡二娃面馆), No. 4 Fu 9, Xueyuan Street, Nan'an St, ☏ +86 13698223942. 6:30AM—13:30PM. This is a small shop, only noodles, but he has a lot of variety, and there are many delicious snacks. ¥17 per person. 
- 2 Liu Chen Street Ran Mian (刘臣街燃面), No. 140, Liuchen Street, Cuiping District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province (In the urban area of Cuiping District, close to the city center, take the bus or taxi to "Liuchen Street"). 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Burning noodles are a signature Yibin snack. This affordable restaurant on Liuchen Street is a popular breakfast and lunch spot for locals and students. The noodles are quickly tossed after being scooped out, resulting in a rich, oily, and flavorful dish. About ¥9 RMB.
- 3 Liyuanli Homestyle Restaurant (篱垣里家乡菜), Sanjiang Mingzhu, East Guangchang Road (take bus No. 23 to Library Station), toll-free: +86 19961596858. 11:00-22:00. This restaurant specializes in Yunlian cuisine, offering local dishes such as pepper chicken, chicken stew, and steamed pork. The style features modern Chinese elements, with a focus on regional ingredients and Sichuan flavors. ¥79（per person on average）.
Drink
[edit]- 1 CLUB NIGHTS (夜店之夜), Third/Fourth Floor, Mulin Road, Cuiping District (It takes about 10 to 20 minutes by taxi or ride-hailing service from the city center (such as the train station or city center) to reach Chinatown Fortune Centre (depending on the starting point and traffic conditions).). 17:00-06:00. There are often DJs, electronic music, and themed parties on weekends, attracting mostly young people. ¥500.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Crowne Plaza Yibin by IHG (宜宾皇冠假日酒店), No. 10, Mulin Road, Cuiping District (If you are departing from Yibin Wuliangye Airport, it takes about 30-40 minutes by taxi. You can also use ride-hailing services within the city.). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Conveniently located in the city center, this high-star business hotel is suitable for business travelers or those seeking comfortable accommodations. ￥420.
- 2 HUALUXE Yibin (宜宾华邑酒店), No. 2, Section 1, Huangjueping Road, Baishawan Subdistrict, Cuiping District (It's about 20 kilometers from the airport by taxi, a journey of about 30 minutes. From the high-speed rail station, the journey takes about 10-15 minutes.). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Located near the river, it boasts excellent views and is suitable for travelers who prefer elegant accommodations, scenic views, or relaxation. ￥480.
- 3 Mercure Yibin Port (宜宾港美居酒店), Lingang New Development Zone Science and Technology Innovation Building B (If traveling from the city center, it is recommended to take a taxi or ride-hailing service, which takes about 15-20 minutes. If driving, it is more convenient to enter and exit via the ring expressway.). Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. If you are active in the Lingang New Area, or are looking for a hotel that is slightly cheaper, newer, and quieter, this would be a good choice. ¥300.
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