Missing Dujiangyan means missing the world's most spectacular millennia-old wonder.
1️⃣ Transportation Guide
🚄 High-Speed Train
Take the high-speed train from Chengdu Xipu Station directly to Dujiangyan Station or Lidui Park Station. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Trains are frequent and convenient. It is recommended to book tickets in advance on the official 12306 website or app.
🚗 Self-Driving
Departing from Chengdu, take the Chengguan Expressway. The total distance is about 50 km, and the journey takes about 1 hour. Pay attention to highway conditions and peak travel times during holidays.
🚌 Bus
There are buses to Dujiangyan from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station, Xinnanmen Bus Station, etc. The journey takes about 1.5 hours.⏰ You can book tickets online or at the station in advance.
2️⃣ Attractions
✅ Dujiangyan Irrigation System
A World Cultural Heritage site, it has played a role in flood control and irrigation for over two thousand years. Qin Yan Lou offers a panoramic view of Dujiangyan; Erwang Temple commemorates Li Bing and his son for their water management; Anlan Suspension Bridge spans the Minjiang River, full of romantic legends; Yuzui divides the Minjiang River into inner and outer streams, achieving diversion; Feishayan can discharge sand and floodwater; Baopingkou controls the inflow of the inner stream and is the key to the entire irrigation project. Tickets are 80 yuan, and opening hours are 08:00 - 18:00.
✅ Panda Valley
A branch of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding🐼, it has a tranquil environment and is a research base for the "wild release" of giant pandas. Here you can see energetic giant pandas and adorable red pandas, a must-visit for families and animal lovers. Tickets are 55 yuan 💰 Opening hours are 07:30 - 17:00 ⏰
✅ Mount Qingcheng
The birthplace of Taoism in China, it is divided into Front Mountain and Back Mountain. Front Mountain mainly features cultural landscapes and Taoist architecture, including Laojun Pavilion and Tianshi Cave, where you can experience the profound Taoist culture. Back Mountain boasts beautiful natural scenery, with clear mountains and waters, suitable for hiking and exploration. Front Mountain tickets are 80 yuan 💰 Back Mountain tickets are 20 yuan 💰 Opening hours are 08:00 - 17:00 ⏰
✅ Guanxian Ancient City
Connected to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, it integrates mountains, water, city, forests, weirs, and bridges, featuring attractions such as Nan Bridge, West Street, and Confucian Temple Street. Stroll🚶♀️through the ancient city, admire the ancient buildings, taste various local delicacies, and experience the rich historical and cultural atmosphere and lively street life.
3️⃣ Food Recommendations👍
✅ Snacks
🌟 Zhong Duck: Golden skin, white meat, fatty but not greasy, crispy and delicious. Available for takeaway or dine-in.
🌟 Cong Cong Juan: Thin pancakes wrapped with shredded radish, shredded mustard greens, etc., served with a special sauce, sour and spicy, appetizing.
🌟 Ye Er Ba: Glutinous rice flour skin, filled with pork, yacai (preserved mustard greens), etc., wrapped in zong leaves and steamed, fragrant and soft.
✅ Main Courses
🌟 Zhao Mai Mian: Various flavors such as vegetarian spicy mixed sauce noodles🍝and red soup beef noodles, with chewy noodles and delicious seasonings.
🌟 White Fungus Stewed Chicken: Local chicken🐓and white fungus are simmered slowly, resulting in a rich soup, tender chicken, and nutritious meal.
🌟 Qingcheng Smoked Bacon: Golden color, firm texture, fatty but not greasy, can be eaten directly or stir-fried.
4️⃣ Accommodation Recommendations
✅ The Fis Nanqiao Hotel: Close to scenic spots, fully equipped, convenient for travel, some rooms offer views of the Nan Bridge at night.
✅ Jinzhuyun Hotel: Newly opened hotel🏨with a rich breakfast🍳, convenient parking, clean and tidy rooms, and attentive service.
✅ Mount Qingcheng Lanmuke Homestay: Unique courtyard design, tranquil environment, suitable for relaxation, close to Qingchengshan Station and the Front Mountain scenic area.
✅ Mount Qingcheng Yueshang Qingxiang Hot Spring Hotel: Located at the foot of Mount Qingcheng, it offers private hot springs and Japanese-style courtyards, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing hot spring vacation.
5️⃣ Precautions⚠️
🌟 The Dujiangyan scenic area is large, so comfortable shoes👟are recommended for walking.
🌟 Mount Qingcheng has a high altitude and low temperature, so even in summer, it is recommended to bring a jacket🧥
🌟 When watching blue tears, pay attention to safety by the river, follow the on-site instructions, and take photos politely📷
🌟 When tasting food, pay attention to the level of spiciness to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.