Dujiangyan

Dujiangyan (都江堰) is located in Sichuan Province, about an hour from Chengdu.
It is famous for:
• An ancient irrigation system over 2,000 years old
• Beautiful natural scenery of mountains and rivers
• Ancient temples such as Qingcheng Shan (Mount Qingcheng)

This city is considered A World Heritage Site, renowned for its ancient engineering and cultural landscapes.

🚆 Getting to Dujiangyan

From Chengdu → Dujiangyan
1. 🚄 High-speed train
• From Chengdu Railway Station / Chengdu West Station
• To Dujiangyan Station
• Travel time: 30–45 minutes
• Fare: Approximately 15–25 yuan
2. 🚗 Taxi or private car
• Travel time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours
• Suitable for groups or those wanting to stop at multiple locations

🌉 Recommended attractions

1. Dujiangyan Irrigation System (都江堰水利工程)
• Irrigation system built in 256 BC
• Designed by engineer Li Bing
• Highlights:
• Bamboo bridge over the Anlan River (安澜桥, Anlan Suspension Bridge)
• Fish Mouth Levee (Fish Tank Pond)
• Minjiang Mountain and River Viewpoint
📍 Travel time: approximately 2–3 hours

2. Qingcheng Shan (青城山)
• One of the most important "Taoist Mountains" in China
• Filled with Taoist temples, pavilions, and lush nature
• You can take the cable car halfway, then walk for about 30–40 minutes.
🧘 Suitable for nature lovers and ancient temples

3. Dujiangyan Panda Base (都江堰熊猫基地)
• A large panda conservation center (quieter and less crowded than in Chengdu)
• You can see pandas up close
• Volunteer panda feeding programs are available (reservations required)
🐼 Suitable for families and animal lovers

4. Dujiangyan Old Town (都江堰古城)
• A riverside old town with restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops
• The nightlife is beautiful Because there are decorative lights along the bridge.
🍜 Recommended food: Mala, Sichuan tofu, Sichuan dumplings

🏨 Recommended accommodations

Recommended hotel types, features, approximate price/night
💎 Luxury: Howard Johnson Conference Resort Chengdu near Qingcheng Mountain ¥700–1200
🌿 Nature: Six Senses Qingcheng Mountain, mountain views, luxurious onsen ¥1500–3000
💰 Budget: Panda Garden Hotel, near the train station, convenient transportation ¥300–500

📅 Recommended itinerary

🔹 One-day trip (from Chengdu)

Morning:
• Travel from Chengdu to Dujiangyan
• Tour the Dujiangyan irrigation system
• Cross the bamboo bridge Take photos of the river view

Afternoon:
• Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base
• Stroll around Dujiangyan Old Town

Evening:
• Return to Chengdu or stay overnight

🔹 Two-day trip (highly recommended)

Day 1:
• Depart from Chengdu
• Visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Old Town
• Stay overnight in the city

Day 2:
• Climb Qingcheng Shan Mountain
• Visit the Taoist temple and enjoy the natural scenery
• Return to Chengdu in the afternoon/evening

🌤️ Best time to visit:
• March–May: Flowers bloom, cool weather
• September–November: Fall foliage, stunning mountain views
• Summer (June–August): Hot but lush greenery
• Winter (December–February): Quiet, but sometimes foggy

📸 Must-see photo spots:
• Anlan Bridge
• Observation deck over the Minjiang River
• Temple on Qingcheng Mountain
• Adorable pandas
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