Really don’t just go straight to Dujiangyan and Panda Valley...

Sisters! Take my advice, before going to Dujiangyan and Panda Valley, make sure to do your research well! If you’re not prepared yet, quickly save this article, it will guarantee you a clear and fun trip～
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🌟 Key points!
Panda Valley tickets are 55 yuan per person.
Friends from Shanghai, remember to bring your ID card! Buying tickets at the Dujiangyan scenic area window only costs 15 yuan!
Inside the Dujiangyan scenic area, some activities require extra payment: electric cart 20 yuan, audio guide 20 yuan, elevator to Yulei Pavilion 40 yuan, choose according to your needs.
🚗 Here’s a smooth one-day itinerary!
First stop: Panda Valley
Recommended to leave Chengdu at 8 AM, arriving around 9 AM.
This place is less crowded than the Panda Base, and you can get closer to the pandas! Remember the secret: definitely go in the morning, pandas are most energetic then. If you’re lucky to catch the 9 or 10 AM “feeding” time, you can see them holding bamboo and munching with a crunching sound that will totally melt your heart!
✅ Suggest spending about 2 hours here.
Second stop: Zhongshu Bookstore
Very close from Panda Valley, you can get there around 10:30 AM.
You will definitely say “wow” as soon as you enter! The entire bookstore is designed with mirrors in a super magical way, just like stepping into the magical world of Harry Potter, perfect for taking amazing photos!
✅ Spend about half an hour, just enough for browsing and photos.
Third stop: Yangtianwo Square
Come here to take a photo with the giant panda lying down and taking a selfie! Even Dilraba Dilmurat has been here, so this iconic photo spot must be included!
✅ Free! Take photos, half an hour is enough.
Fourth stop: Dujiangyan Scenic Area
Ticket price 80 yuan.
Two recommended routes:
Lazy route (about 3 hours): Enter directly from Qinyan Tower (Gate 6) → Erwang Temple → Anlan Suspension Bridge → Yuzui → Feishayan → Baopingkou → Fulong View → Yangong Path → finally exit from the South Gate. This route is downhill and very easy on your legs!
Full panoramic walking route (about 4 hours): Enter from Lidu Park → walk the above spots in reverse order, plus see more places like Yulei Pass. This route is more physically demanding but offers a more complete view.
Fifth stop: Nanqiao + Ancient City + Blue Tears
Exit from Dujiangyan South Gate, Nanqiao is on the left. Cross the bridge and turn a corner to reach the “Ming City Wall” and West Street of Guanxian Ancient City, where you can stroll and eat. When it gets dark, the highlight comes—be sure to go to Tianfu Yuan Langqiao to see the “Blue Tears”! The lights shining on the river surface create an amazing feeling!
✅ You can explore here at your leisure, but reserve at least 1 hour at night to see the Blue Tears.
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✅ Travel tips
🔸 Remember to book tickets for Dujiangyan Scenic Area and Panda Valley in advance; other attractions are free to enter.
🔆 Highly recommend chartering a car, especially suitable for traveling with family and friends, worry-free and convenient!