Dujiangyan one day trip

Travel to Dujiangyan
Take an early morning train to Dujiangyan from Chengdu (approximately 1-1.5 hours). Buy train ticket from trip.com to li zui station 离堆站

Dujiangyan Irrigation System (都江堰水利工程)
- Explore the ancient water control system built over 2,000 years ago, which is still in use today.
Highlights to visit:
- Fish Mouth Weir (鱼嘴分水堤): Divides the river into two parts.
- Flying Sand Weir (飞沙堰): Helps to drain excess water.
- Baopingkou Spillway (宝瓶口): Controls water flow.

Visit the Historic South Bridge (南桥)
- Explore the nearby Dujiangyan Old Town (都江堰古城) for snacks, souvenirs, and local culture.

Best Viewing at South Bridge (南桥)
- As night falls, witness the magical Blue Tears effect created by the glowing lights on the water under South Bridge.

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Post by Dodobom | Jan 21, 2025