A Super Practical Guide to Exploring Panda Valley and Dujiangyan Scenic Area

Want an unforgettable trip around Chengdu? Then Panda Valley and Dujiangyan Scenic Area are must-sees! Here's a super detailed guide for you👇 ✅️Panda Valley🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ticket Purchase Guide🎫 Make sure to book tickets in advance through the official WeChat account. Morning tickets are quite popular, and if you book on the same day, you might only be able to choose the afternoon session, which requires queuing at the entrance. Adult tickets are 55 yuan, and children over 7 years old are 27 yuan. Transportation🚇 - Subway to High-Speed Rail: Take the subway to Xipu Station, transfer to the high-speed rail within the station, and go to Dujiangyan Station or Lidui Park Station. Then, take a taxi for about 20 minutes to reach Panda Valley. Dujiangyan Station is recommended, as Lidui Park Station is close to Dujiangyan Scenic Area and prone to traffic jams. - Direct Bus: You can also choose to take the direct bus to the scenic area, which is more convenient. Tour Route🗺 The whole journey takes about 1.5 hours. Starting from the main gate, pass by the Return Maternity House, Villa 1, Villa 2, Villa 3, and the Red Panda Free-Range Area in turn, and finally return to the entrance. You can check the official online guide in advance for a smoother tour. Tips for Avoiding Crowds🕙 Buy morning tickets in advance and arrive at the scenic area around 10:30 am. Although there will be a long queue at the entrance at this time, most of them are visitors for the afternoon session. Those with morning tickets can enter directly. There are fewer visitors inside the park, allowing you to enjoy watching the giant pandas and red pandas eating outdoors. Things to Avoid❌ Don't trust scalpers outside the scenic area who claim to be able to buy tickets at a lower price or offer fast entry channels to avoid financial losses and delays. Do not feed the red pandas at will, as it is not good for their health and violates park regulations. ✅️Dujiangyan Scenic Area🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ticket Information🎫 Tickets can be booked at any time. Adult tickets are 80 yuan, and children's tickets are 40 yuan. Transportation Recommendations🚕 - Outbound: Take a taxi from Panda Valley to Dujiangyan Scenic Area. The route along the north side of the river up the mountain is recommended, leading directly to the Qin Yan Lou entrance, avoiding traffic jams and passing by the spectacular Zipingpu Reservoir. - Return: Exit the scenic area from South Bridge, walk 15 minutes to Lidui Park Station, take the high-speed rail back to Xipu Station, and then transfer to the subway to return to the city center. Next to Lidui Park Station is Yangtianwo Square, where you can see the internet-famous reclining panda. Tour Route🗺 The whole journey takes about 2 hours. Enter from Qin Yan Lou and visit Erwang Temple, Anlan Suspension Bridge, Yuzui, Jingang Dike, Feishayan, Small Suspension Bridge, Lidui, and Yangongdao in turn, and finally exit from the Tourist Center (South Bridge). Tour Tips📺 Entering the scenic area from Qin Yan Lou, although you need to queue for half an hour at the entrance, you can overlook the entire Dujiangyan after entering. The rest of the journey is downhill, with no need to turn back. Watch the video "Dujiangyan, How Magical" by Planet Research Institute on Bilibili in advance to better understand the principles of its water conservancy project. Things to Avoid❌ Do not dine in restaurants around the scenic area without clearly marked prices to avoid being overcharged. Negotiate the price and clarify the itinerary with tricycle drivers in advance to avoid price hikes. Do not trust unofficial tour guides, as their explanations are unprofessional, and they may take you to shopping places for commissions. If you want to learn about the scenic area, you can rent official audio guides.