Dujiangyan Travel Tips

Dujiangyan will punish anyone who doesn't plan ahead! Don't just rush to the scenic area without doing any research! Planning your route in Dujiangyan is crucial; otherwise, you'll end up walking until your legs give out and still feel lost 😭. With my sore legs, I've compiled this super practical, energy-saving, and efficient guide to share with friends planning to visit. I highly recommend saving it ⭐.
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🗺 Recommended Route:
We opted for a one-day private car tour, and the driver's planned route was very smooth: Panda Valley → Zhongshuge Bookstore → Yangtianwo Square → Dujiangyan Scenic Area → Nanqiao Bridge → Guanxian Ancient Town → Wenmiao Street & Wenmiao Mountain Street → Tianfu Source → Return to Chengdu.
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📌 Key Tips:
1️⃣ Dujiangyan Scenic Area: Entering from Qin Yan Tower is the "divine route"! If you're traveling with elderly or children, consider purchasing sightseeing car tickets (for the section from Fish Mouth to Feisha Weir). Be sure to buy tickets in advance via the "Qingcheng Mountain Dujiangyan" official WeChat account and use your ID card for direct entry.
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2️⃣ "Blue Tears" Photography Tips:
✔️ Best Spot: The second floor of the Tianfu Source Covered Bridge.
✔️ Best Time: After 8:00 PM in summer / After 7:00 PM in winter.
❌ Avoid Pitfalls: The lights on Nanqiao Bridge appear greenish to the naked eye; adjust your phone's color temperature lower when taking photos.
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3️⃣ Tips to Avoid Crowds at Panda Valley:
Try to visit in the morning (arrive before 9:00 AM) for a higher chance of seeing active pandas. Best times to see pandas eating: Around 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
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🍜 [Upgraded Food Guide]
Must-visit spots in Guanxian Ancient Town:
• Le Yi Li: Smiling Dumplings + Sweet Water Noodles.
• Ye Po Po Soy Milk Bun: Be sure to try the Corn Cake.
• Beijie Rice Noodles: Famous for its pickled vegetable and shredded pork rice noodles.
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💡 [Lesser-Known Tips to Save Walking]
• About 100 meters west of Wenmiao Street, there's an old teahouse where you can rest.
• Dujiangyan Scenic Area has shared wheelchair service points, located at Fulongguan Square.
Recommended sightseeing order: Qin Yan Tower → Erwang Temple (for panoramic views) → Anlan Suspension Bridge → Fish Mouth (to see the diversion wonder) → Feisha Weir → Baopingkou (best spot to view the water conservancy project) → Nanqiao Bridge (connecting to the ancient town).