Highly Recommend Private Car for Dujiangyan & Panda Valley

Detailed One-Day Family Trip Guide to Dujiangyan + Panda Valley! ✨
🌟 Suggested Itinerary:
Panda Valley → Zhongshuge Bookstore → Yangtianwo Square → Dujiangyan Scenic Area → West Street & Wenmiao Street → Guanxian Ancient Town (view the "Blue Tears" at Nanqiao Bridge)
🐼 Transportation Options:
🚗 We chose a private car:
Starting from downtown Chengdu, it’s about a 1.5-hour drive.
✅ Benefits of a private car: The driver accompanies you all day, providing flexible pick-up and drop-off, making the trip more comfortable and worry-free.
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🐼 Detailed Travel Tips:
1️⃣ [Panda Valley]
⏳ Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours
📌 Tip: Bring a stamp book to collect unique stamps available in the park.
❗ Note: Try to arrive before 9 AM. We arrived a bit late last time and caught the pandas during their nap time.
🐻 Red Panda Interaction: Feeding sessions are around 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily, offering a chance to see them up close. Remember to maintain a safe distance.
2️⃣ [Zhongshuge Bookstore]
After Panda Valley, we visited Zhongshuge, known as "the most beautiful bookstore in Chengdu." It’s a fantastic spot for photos 📸.
The interior includes reading areas 📖, a coffee zone ☕, and rest areas. There’s a wide variety of books, and the atmosphere is excellent.
3️⃣ [Yangtianwo Square] (Free Entry)
A popular spot featuring a giant panda sculpture—highly recommended for photos, especially during off-peak hours.
4️⃣ [Dujiangyan Scenic Area]
We recommend entering from the Qin Yan Tower entrance and taking the downhill route for an easier walk:
Qin Yan Tower → Anlan Suspension Bridge (consider taking the sightseeing car) → Fish Mouth → Feisha Weir → Lidui Park → Fulong Temple → Zhang Song Ginkgo Tree → Yan Gong Road → Lidui Park Exit → Nanqiao Bridge → Wenmiao Street (featuring retro appliance shops and Dujiangyan-themed graffiti walls).
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💡 Practical Tips:
🎫 Tickets: Free for children under 6 or seniors over 60. Half-price tickets for ages 6-18. It’s best to book tickets online in advance.
🌟 Special Offer: Visitors from Shanghai can enjoy a discounted ticket price of 15 RMB with a valid ID.
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Private car tours are especially recommended for families with kids—stress-free and relaxing!