A day’s out in Dujiangyan
by HarmoniQ
Sep 14, 2025
1. Best visiting route for Dujiangyan Scenic Area:
‼️Panoramic tour, all downhill paths, avoids crowds, and is easy on the legs.
Enter the scenic area through Yanyan Tower entrance!
🔥Highlights: Climb the tower for a panoramic view of Dujiangyan. Route: Enter scenic area → Qin Yan Tower (panoramic view) → Erwang Temple → Anlan Suspension Bridge → Fish Mouth → Feisha Weir → Bottle-Neck Channel → Exit at Lidui Park South Gate. 🔥Ticket prices: Standard 80 RMB/person, student 40 RMB/person, Shanghai ID holders 15 RMB/person (Shanghai assisted in Dujiangyan's post-earthquake reconstruction). Estimated visit time: 2-3 hours.
💫Guanxian Ancient City Nanqiao Bridge
50 meters left after exiting Dujiangyan South Gate is Nanqiao Bridge. Cross it to enter Guanxian Ancient City, open all day.
💫Free admission. 🪐Nanqiao is a Ming-Qing style covered bridge spanning the Inner River, connecting the ancient city to Dujiangyan. The rapid, crystal-clear waters below are also a prime "blue tears" night viewing spot. 🪐Though short, the Ming Dynasty city wall is worth walking to feel history's imprint. 🪐Wenmiao Street/Wenmiao Hill Street: Two perfect lanes for citywalk, filled with Sichuan cuisine, snacks, and boba tea bliss. 🪐Xuanhua Gate is the ancient city's main entrance and most iconic structure. A massive plaque above reads "Guanxian Ancient City." Passing through feels like time travel into a world of historical charm. Estimated visit: 1-2 hours.
💫Yangtianwo Panda Square
Opposite Xuanhua Gate's right side is Yangtianwo Panda Square ⚡️– snap a Dilraba-style photo to capture the moment. Estimated visit: 30 mins.
💫Zhongshuge Bookstore
15-minute drive from Yangtianwo to Zhongshuge. Located in Rongchuang Mall, its mirrored design with circular structure and ceiling reflections creates explosive visual impact – like entering Hogwarts! Dubbed [Chengdu's Most Beautiful Bookstore], it's perfect for photos. The mall has Starbucks, 🌎KFC, Pizza Hut, and Burger King, ideal whether you're snapping pics or reading. Estimated visit: 30 mins (suggest 1 hour for meals/rest).
💫Night "Blue Tears" Tour
Lights turn on at 7:30pm. Drive 15 mins back to Nanqiao or Xuanhua Gate. Key photo spots: Nanqiao and Tianfuyuan Covered Bridge ☄️– just 7 mins' walk apart along the river. Difference: Tianfuyuan's two-tiered bridge photographs better than single-level Nanqiao. Estimated visit: 30 mins. 
After this excitement ☄️, return to Chengdu (1.5-hour drive), arriving around 9pm. May this detailed guide ensure your perfect Dujiangyan trip!
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