Dujiangyan | New Ways to Experience Nanqiao's "Blue Tears"

✨ Dujiangyan | The Ultimate Guide to the Irrigation Marvel & Mount Qingcheng: Unlock the Millennial Secrets of Chengdu's Backyard Garden ✨ 💖 Dujiangyan, a city of World Cultural Heritage! The water management wisdom of Li Bing and his son, the Taoist mysteries of Mount Qingcheng, Nanqiao Bridge's vibrant night beer scene... This place is half historical resonance, half scenic escape! Transportation Guide Major Transportation 🚄 High-speed rail: - Chengdu Xipu Station → Dujiangyan Station: Journey time 20-30 minutes, fare CNY 10, 30+ trains daily (Direct trains to Lidui Park Station are closer to the scenic area). 🚗 By car: 🚌 Scenic Area Direct Bus: - Direct buses are available from Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley / IFS (CNY 60 round trip, includes commentary). Itinerary Planning Essential 1-Day Itinerary Morning: - Dujiangyan Scenic Area (Admission: CNY 80): - Route: Lidui Park Entrance > Fulong Temple > Baopingkou > Feishayan > Yuzui > Anlan Suspension Bridge > Erwang Temple > Yulei Pavilion (Panoramic view) Afternoon: - Guanxian Ancient Town: Eat snacks on the Ming and Qing Old Street → Take photos of the 'blue tears' at Nanqiao Bridge (The night lights are even more stunning) → **West Street** (Little Lijiang vibe) - Optional: **Panda Valley** (See free-range red pandas, admission fee CNY 55, reservation required) 2 Days, 1 Night In-Depth Tour Day 1: Dujiangyan Irrigation System + Ancient City Stroll → Overnight stay near Nanqiao Bridge Day 2: Front Mountain of Mount Qingcheng (Cradle of Taoism, admission CNY 80) or Back Mountain of Mount Qingcheng (Hiking paradise, admission CNY 20) Must-Visit Attractions 🌟 Dujiangyan Irrigation System: - Fish Mouth Levee (40/60 water split, 20/80 silt discharge) - Anlan Suspension Bridge (Husband and Wife Bridge, swaying and exciting) - Yulei Pavilion (Elevator costs an additional CNY 40, 360° viewing platform) 🌟 Qingcheng Front Mountain: - Jianfu Palace → Tianshi Cave → Shangqing Palace → Laojun Pavilion (approx. 3 hrs to the summit) 🌟 Nanqiao Bridge Night View: - After 19:30, the Minjiang River glows blue, capture stunning photos of the 'blue tears' 🌟 **Zhongshuge]** (Internet-famous bookstore): - Magical mirror space, Harry Potter-style photo spot Food Recommendations 🔥 **You Rabbit Head** (Time-honored brand): Five-spice and spicy rabbit heads, tender and soft meat (CNY 15/each) 🫓 **Cong Cong Juan**: Thin pancakes rolled with shredded radish, served with sweet chili sauce for dipping (CNY 5 per serving) 🍜 **Shouzhang Ji**: Cold mixed chicken + secret recipe chili oil, served with chicken soup rice (Beijie Mishi Lane) 🍲 **Cured Pork Rib Hot Pot**: Qingcheng Mountain Old Cured Meat + Wild Vegetables (Recommend "Luo Ji Rou") 🍶 **Night Beer Corridor]”**: Grab some skewers and beer by Nanqiao and experience Sichuan-style nightlife Accommodation Guide 🏮 Surroundings: - **Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain** (Top-tier wild luxury, CNY 3,000+/night) - **Xianzai·Houshe** (Designer guesthouse inside the ancient city, CNY 600–1000/night) 🏡 Best Value: - **Dujiangyan Center International Hotel** (Near high-speed rail station, CNY 300-500/night) - **Qingcheng Mountain Hidden Valley** (Guesthouse by the stream on the back mountain, private hot spring baths, CNY 500–800/night) Useful Tips 1️⃣ Ticket Discounts: - Dujiangyan + Qingcheng Front Mountain Combo Ticket: CNY 160 (Save CNY 20), half price with student ID 2️⃣ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: - "Free photos" offered in the scenic area come with a small pendant, but larger prints cost CNY 20 each. - Fees for sedan chairs at Mount Qingcheng are based on passenger weight; negotiate the price in advance. 3️⃣ Cultural experience: - Memorial ceremony at Erwang Temple for Li Bing's birthday on June 24th of the Lunar Calendar. - Dujiangyan Water-Releasing Festival (Around the Qingming Festival, Intangible Cultural Heritage performance) 4️⃣ Equipment Recommendations: - For hiking Mount Qingcheng, bring hiking poles + mosquito repellent, and wear non-slip shoes. - Summer is often rainy; bring an umbrella and a waterproof phone case (useful for rafting). 🌈 Dujiangyan: See the water, delve into history, and find pure bliss! Come unlock the thousand years of wisdom and the sacred mountain's Taoist charm at the "Source of the Land of Abundance"!