Sorola Lake invites you to a feast of nature and culture

🌟 Core Highlights of the Scenic Area • Dual Living Fossil Wonders: • Sorola Lake Wetland Park: Home to the world's largest and most diverse group of cyatheaceae trees, with the tallest reaching 9 meters, known as the "Hometown of Cyatheaceae in China." Cyatheaceae are living fossils from the dinosaur era; walking among them feels like traveling back to the Jurassic period. • Jiayang Small Train: The world's only regularly operating narrow-gauge steam train, with a track gauge of only 762 millimeters, retaining manual operation, known as the "Living Fossil of the Industrial Revolution." Riding the small train through canyon terraces and cyatheaceae forests offers a perfect blend of industrial heritage and natural scenery. • Industrial Heritage and Cultural Landscapes: • Huangcun Well Mining Site: The only real experience sightseeing mine tunnel in China, where you can ride a mine cart and dig coal by hand to deeply understand the history of coal mining. • Bajiao Industrial Ancient Town: Well-preserved buildings including Zhongying Street, Soviet-style residences, and British-style small pavilions, showcasing the industrial style of the Sino-Soviet honeymoon period in the 20th century. • Jiayang National Mining Park Museum: Through artifacts, photos, and multimedia, it comprehensively displays the hardships of mining thin coal seams in the south and Jiayang’s long history. 🗺️ Classic Check-in Routes Route One: Industrial Heritage Exploration Tour (1-day highlight tour) • Morning: • Sanjing Visitor Center: Take the Jiayang small train sightseeing special train (Yuejin Bridge Station → Bee Rock Station → Caiziba Station → Bajiao Station → Huangcun Station), enjoying the Liangshuituo rainbow show and Caiziba terrace scenery along the way. • Bee Rock Station: Experience Zhan Tianyou’s invention of the "herringbone" turn, visit the open-air locomotive museum, and review the history of train development worldwide. • Noon: • Bajiao Dongfanghong Canteen: Taste a retro-style lunch and experience the life of miners in the 1940s and 1950s. • Afternoon: • Jiayang National Mining Park Museum: Deeply learn about the history and culture of Jiayang coal mine. • Huangcun Well Mining Site: Ride a mine cart deep underground, experience miner life, and dig coal as a souvenir. • Bajiao Ancient Town: Stroll through Zhongying Street and Soviet-style residential clusters, feeling the unique charm of industrial heritage. Route Two: Ecological Secret Realm Immersive Tour (2-day immersive tour) • Day One: • Morning: Drive or take a sightseeing bus to Jurassic Adventure Valley, pass through the primitive cyatheaceae forest, and explore the ecological secret realm of the dinosaur era. • Afternoon: Visit Sorola Lake National Wetland Park, take a boat tour of Qinglong Gorge, Mengzi Gorge, and other primitive cyatheaceae forest areas, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature. • Evening: Stay overnight at a hotel within the scenic area and enjoy a peaceful night. • Day Two: • Morning: Take the Jiayang small train short sightseeing special train (Bajiao Station → Xianrenjiao Station), enjoying the pastoral scenery along the way. • Afternoon: Visit Kuaihuolin Park to experience the leisurely life of local residents; or go to the Lovers’ Banyan Tree to make a wish and listen to a poignant love story. 📸 Recommended Popular Check-in Spots 1️⃣ Jiayang Small Train: • Liangshuituo Station: Capture stunning photos of the steam train performance with a rainbow in the frame. • Caiziba Station: The romantic encounter of rapeseed flower seas and the small train in spring is one of Sichuan’s 100 most beautiful scenic photography spots featured in "China National Geography." 2️⃣ Bajiao Ancient Town: • Zhongying Street: Take retro-style Republic of China era photos and feel the bustling commercial street atmosphere of the last century. • Dongfanghong Square: Take photos with the Mao Zedong Thought stage and red slogans, traveling back to the passionate years. 3️⃣ Jurassic Adventure Valley: • Cyatheaceae Forest Trail: Capture magical photos with plants from the dinosaur era, feeling the mystery and grandeur of nature. ⚠️ Notes • Safety First: Follow staff instructions when riding the small train; do not move around inside the carriage; pay attention to safety when touring the mine tunnel and comply with scenic area regulations. • Environmental Protection: Do not litter; protect the pristine ecology; do not feed wild animals and keep a safe distance. • Avoid Peak Times: There are many visitors during holidays; it is recommended to enter the park early morning or late afternoon; sightseeing vehicles and small trains in the scenic area require advance booking. • Dressing Suggestions: Wear windproof jackets in spring and autumn, sun protection and heat prevention in summer, and warm and anti-slip clothing in winter; wear sports shoes or hiking boots for walking.