Dujiangyan Day Trip Guide

🚄 Transportation Guide 1️⃣ High-speed rail: Chengdu Xipu Station → Dujiangyan Station (20 mins, 💰CNY 10), then take a taxi for 10 mins to the scenic area. 2️⃣ Self-driving: About 1.5 hours from downtown Chengdu, navigate to "Dujiangyan Scenic Area Parking Lot". ⚠️ It is recommended to arrive before 8 am to avoid the crowds and take great photos! --- 🌊 Must-see Attractions in Dujiangyan ✅ Yuzui Water-dividing Dike 👉 The highlight of the water conservancy project! Feel the wisdom of the ancients in "four-six water division" and take wide-angle photos📸 (wear light-colored clothes for better photos). ✅ Anlan Suspension Bridge 👉 The swaying "Couple Bridge" with the rushing river below. Hold your phone tight if you are timid! ✅ Erwang Temple 👉 An ancient temple commemorating Li Bing and his son, with red walls, green tiles, and ancient trees. A must-see for Hanfu lovers! ✅ Baopingkou 👉 The narrow river channel controls the water flow, which is so amazing that you want to bow to the ancients! ✅ Nan Bridge Night View 🌙 The lights are on after 7 pm, and the atmosphere is full of blue tears.💙 (Wear a long skirt for a beautiful dynamic back view). --- 📸 Hidden Photo Spots 1️⃣ West Street: The "Little Lijiang" of Dujiangyan, with stone roads and literary shops. Take photos of the green-tiled roofs from the second floor of the cafe. 2️⃣ Yulei Pavilion: Climb to the top to overlook the panoramic view of Dujiangyan, which looks like a fairyland on cloudy days (20 mins of climbing required). 3️⃣ Qingxi Garden: A Suzhou-style garden in the scenic area, with bamboo paths and flowing water, creating an ancient atmosphere. --- 🍜 Must-eat List for Foodies 🔥 You Rabbit Head (Time-honored Brand): Spicy rabbit head and five-spice rabbit leg, spicy but irresistible! 🔥 Zhao Mai Noodles: Sweet water noodles and red oil dumplings, which locals line up for. 🔥 Taiping Zhang Glutinous Rice Wine: Brown sugar glutinous rice wine and glutinous rice cake, a delight for glutinous rice lovers. 🔥 Soy Milk Bun: A stall run by an old lady on West Street, with a strong bean aroma, CNY 2 each! --- 🚶♀️ Lazy Day Trip Route** Morning: Scenic Area Gate → Fulong Temple → Baopingkou → Feishayan → Yuzui → Anlan Suspension Bridge → Erwang Temple (3-4 hours) Afternoon: Take a taxi for 15 mins to the front mountain of Mount Qingcheng (⛰️ the birthplace of Taoism, the left trail is easier), and visit Tianshi Cave and Laojun Pavilion. Evening: Visit the night view of Nan Bridge and West Street before returning! --- ⚠️ Tips 1️⃣ There is no shade in the scenic area, so bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses! 2️⃣ Don't trust the "free tour guide" at the entrance. Scan the code to listen to the official audio guide. 3️⃣ The joint ticket for Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan is cost-effective, but if you are not physically fit, it is recommended to choose one. 4️⃣ Bring a fill light if you want to take photos of blue tears, as the phone may blur the photos.