This is it! A super detailed travel guide to Dujiangyan, no detours.
🥰 If you're planning to visit Dujiangyan, check out this guide! Follow my itinerary 🙋 to avoid detours and see the best sights in Dujiangyan.
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👣 Itinerary:
1️⃣ Dujiangyan Scenic Area - Guanxian Ancient Town - Nan Bridge
2️⃣ Mount Qingcheng - a day of hiking
3️⃣ Dujiangyan Panda Base (or Panda Valley) - Zhongshuge Bookstore
💧 [Dujiangyan Scenic Area - Learn about hydraulic engineering]
Experience the determination and wisdom of the ancients in water management. The lush greenery, rushing river, and magnificent scenery are breathtaking. Follow the guide's explanation to gain a deeper understanding of the principles and historical significance of each engineering structure, and feel the unique charm of this thousand-year-old hydraulic project.
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🌉 [Nan Bridge - Blue Tears Night View]
Nan Bridge is even more charming at night. When night falls and the lights come on, the Min River reflects a dreamy blue color, like blue tears flowing, creating the famous "Blue Tears" spectacle. Standing on the bridge, feeling the river breeze and enjoying the night view is very relaxing.
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🏘 [Guanxian Ancient Town - Stroll, eat, and play]
The ancient town is full of local snacks, such as sweet water noodles and scallion rolls. You can also pick up some unique souvenirs, like Shu embroidery and bamboo carvings, as mementos of your trip. If you get tired of walking, you can sit down at a riverside teahouse, have a cup of tea, enjoy the riverside scenery, and relax.
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⛰ [Mount Qingcheng - Hiking]
Mount Qingcheng is divided into the front and back mountains. The front mountain is known for its Taoist architecture and cultural sites, while the back mountain is known for its natural scenery. If you like Taoist culture and ancient architecture, you can choose to hike the front mountain, where you can visit famous Taoist temples such as Jianfu Palace, Tianshi Cave, and Shangqing Palace. If you prefer natural scenery, the back mountain is a good choice, with its mountains and rivers, lush greenery, and fresh air. Along the way, you can enjoy beautiful views of waterfalls, streams, and gorges.
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🐼 [Dujiangyan Panda Base - Panda Volunteer Experience]
Participate in the panda volunteer experience, where you can help with panda feeding, cleaning, and other tasks, and learn about panda habits and conservation. However, the panda volunteer experience requires advance booking, and you must follow the park's rules and respect the pandas and the environment.
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