Aerial photo of chishui bamboo sea national forest park in zunyi, guizhou province, China, Aug. 2, 2019.- PHOTOGRAPH BY Costfoto / Barcroft Media (Photo credit should read Costfoto / Barcroft Media / Barcroft Media via Getty Images)

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Bamboo Sea

Guizhou


Nestled in the Suoluo Nature Reserve, the sea barely parts for trekkers whose slippery soles pad along wooden pathways through towering green-bamboo forest. It's a heady experience, if only for the bug life near the forest floor. Come armed with repellent and water.


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