Shocked! You definitely can't miss these places in Sichuan!
by JAYSON KNIGHT
Jun 21, 2024
🎋[Dujiangyan Travel Guide: A Fish-tastic Water Conservancy Adventure + Taoist Wellness Rave Combo]🎋
I. Must-See Attractions (Ancient Wisdom Overload Edition)
☯️Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Tickets: 80 RMB (Rent an audio guide, or you'll just be yelling "Li Bing is awesome!" at rocks)
Recommended Activities:
1. Fish Mouth Diversion Dike: Pretend you're a fish and experience the "automatic water-dividing black technology" from 2,200 years ago.
2. Anlan Suspension Bridge: Shaky level ≈ a dance floor after two drinks. Single folks, hold onto the railings for a chance encounter.
3. Erwang Temple: Show some love to the water-taming gods, Li Bing and his son. A must-visit for history buffs.
⛰️Qingcheng Mountain (Taoist Wellness Rave Zone)
Front Mountain Guide: Taoist temple tour + ethereal selfie package (Tickets: 80 RMB)
Back Mountain Bonus: Wild hiking + stream-chilled watermelon experience (Tickets: 20 RMB)
Hidden Mission: Find the melon-seed-eating temple squirrels 🐿️
🐼Panda Valley
Opening Hours: 7:50-17:30 (Go early to watch the pandas' breakfast livestream)
Must-See Shows: Panda "Ge You Slouching," Bamboo Munching ASMR, and Macho Panda Triple-Cute Act
II. Foodie Special Forces Map (Bring digestive aids)
🌶️"A Bite of Dujiangyan" Film Crew Favorites:
1. Taiping Zhang Sweet Rice Wine: Brown sugar sweet rice wine + open-faced dumplings, 15 RMB per person for a feast
2. Zhong Duck: Sweet-skinned duck with a crispier exterior than your ex's heart. Perfect for snacking while binge-watching.
3. Cultural Revolution Scallion Rolls: 5 RMB/serving. Spicy enough to make your soul leave your body. Pair with ice jelly.
🐰Carb Bomb Zone:
• Zhao Noodles: Their dumplings in chili oil will explode with flavor. Warning: difficult to maintain table manners.
• Yiguo Kitchen: 8 RMB for a super-sized cup of fresh juice. Healthier than milk tea but just as sweet.
• Xin Fan Beef Bean Curd: A must-try for savory bean curd fans. Smoother than a first love's face.
III. Budget-Friendly Accommodation Guide
🏠Nanqiao Night Owl Base:
1. Xian Zai · Houshe (200+ RMB): Ancient-style loft + rooftop viewing platform, perfect for capturing martial arts-inspired photos.
2. Panda Inn (150 RMB): Fall asleep surrounded by pandas, their snores sound like "ehm ehm."
3. Qingcheng Mountain B&Bs (100-200 RMB): Drift off to the sound of frogs, wake up to a free Tai Chi class.
💡Travel Cheat Codes:
1. Direct bus from Dujiangyan Scenic Area to Qingcheng Mountain, 2 RMB for an Initial D driving experience.
2. Rent a bike and cycle along the Tianfu Greenway for free street-style photos.
3. See the "blue tears" at Nanqiao at night, no filter needed.
🎒Final Reminders:
• Wear non-slip shoes! The stone paths on Qingcheng Mountain are slipperier than your ex.
• Bring cash! Some old shops only accept physical RMB.
• Bring a jacket! Dujiangyan's evening breeze will humble even the most stubborn.
Go now and let Li Bing and son unlock ancient black technology for you, and embrace the Taoist wellness lifestyle with a panda slouch! 🚀
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