Dujiangyan One-Day Lazy Tour Guide

📅 Highlights of the itinerary

• No climbing, no tired legs: Entire route on flat trails, suitable for family/lazy tours
• Day and night views: See the water conservancy marvel by day, enjoy the flowing lights of Nanqiao Bridge by night
• Hidden gems: Check in at the panda selfie sculpture and Moonlight Treasure Bottle tea space

🌊 Morning · Immersive Water Conservancy Wisdom Tour
→ Route: Lidui Park Entrance (photo with panda sculpture) → Feishayan → Fish Mouth → Anlan Suspension Bridge

• Arrive early at 7:30 to avoid crowds, take fun photos at the "Panda Selfie Sculpture"
• Stand at the Fish Mouth dividing dike to appreciate Li Bing’s ingenious "Fish Mouth" water diversion; recommended to join a guided tour (about 20 RMB/person on site) to understand the water management philosophy of the "Deep Dredging Shoal Low Weir"
• Tip: Bottled water in the scenic area costs 5 RMB/bottle; you can bring your own cup and refill drinking water next to "Shenyu Palace"

🏮 Noon · Ancient City Culinary Stroll
→ Lunch recommendation: "Xiang Gong Douhua" near Nanqiao Bridge
• Must-try fermented glutinous rice tofu pudding + spicy wontons in red oil; silky tofu with traditional fermented rice, refreshing and cooling (about 25 RMB per person)
• Stroll through creative shops on West Street and pick up a "Bronze Macha" fridge magnet (15 RMB) as a souvenir

🌳 Afternoon · Ancient Architecture Aesthetic Tour
→ Route: Nanqiao Bridge → Yulei Mountain Square → Erwang Temple
• Rest under the corridor of Nanqiao Bridge, watch the Min River rushing beneath; the painted corridor pillars depicting "Nezha Disturbing the Sea" are stunning in detail
• Take the Biyun Corridor elevator (40 RMB round trip) to Yulei Pavilion for a panoramic view of Dujiangyan; the silhouette of Qingcheng Mountain is faintly visible

🌌 Night · Exclusive Blue Tears Spectacle
• Return to Nanqiao Bridge before sunset; after lights turn on at 18:30, the corridor bridge transforms into a glazed palace with warm yellow lights intertwined with blue-green spotlights on the river
• The "Blowing Dreams Dujiang" wall at the bridgehead is a secret photo spot; use flash to capture silhouettes
• Hidden activity: Walk along the riverbank to Baopingkou, listen to the waves and feel the grandeur of "Lidui Locked Gorge"

🚌 Transportation Tips

• High-speed train from Chengdu Xipu Station to Dujiangyan Station takes 30 minutes (10 RMB); taxi from station to Lidui Park costs 10 RMB
• For return, take a high-speed train after 8 PM; night bus 101 runs from Nanqiao Bridge to the train station (last bus at 21:00)