Dujiangyan × Hongkou | A Double Hit of Hydraulic Wonders and Canyon Rafting

🏠 **Accommodation Tips** ✔️ Stay at "Yulei Mountain Residence" in a mountain-view room to overlook the entire Dujiangyan. It's just a 10-minute walk to the entrance of Yulei Mountain. ✔️ For rafting enthusiasts, opt for "Mountain View Haoyi" wooden cabins in Hongkou. They offer VIP rafting queue-free tickets and ginger tea. 🌊 **Hardcore Itinerary** 07:00 Climb Qin Yan Tower for a panoramic view of Dujiangyan → Walk across Anlan Suspension Bridge and touch the "Couple Tree" → Listen to the explanation at Fish Mouth Water-Dividing Dyke (focus on the "4:6 water division" concept). 12:00 Enjoy spicy and five-spice rabbit heads at the old shop on Jiang'an Road. 14:00 Experience the full 8-kilometer Hongkou rafting route (with a 90-meter drop!). Capture wet-look photos at the endpoint. 19:30 Visit the "Blue Tears" alternative at Nanqiao → Take a taxi to "Yangtianwo Corridor Bridge" for unique photo spots with fewer crowds and better lighting. 📸 **Photography Highlights** - Dress in Hanfu at Erwang Temple's red walls for a "Mini Forbidden City" vibe. - Capture the moment of capsizing during Hongkou rafting (in the safe shallow area). - Use a wide-angle lens to take selfies with the panda statue at Yangtianwo Square. 🍲 **Hidden Food Gems** "Cultural Revolution Scallion Rolls" with tangy sauce and crispy radish strips for a flavor explosion. "Zhao Mai Noodles" offers sweet water noodles paired with bite-sized dumplings. ⚠️ **Critical Details** - Wear water shoes for rafting! Crocs will get washed away. - Dujiangyan Scenic Area is free after 6 PM (but core areas are closed). - Use Gaode Taxi app for faster pickups, twice as quick as Didi.