The Blue Tears of Dujiangyan are absolutely stunning! Here's a night tour guide to take your parents!

The Blue Tears of Dujiangyan have been trending recently! If you're planning to bring your parents to Chengdu, don't miss this spectacular sight! We've prepared a night tour guide to help you catch the Blue Tears—bookmark it now! You can also click the product card at the end to book the same experience! ⚠️ Lighting Hours: Summer (June-August): Lights on 19:00-20:00, lasting until 1-2 AM Winter (November-February): Lights on 17:30-18:40 Spring/Fall: Lights on 18:00-19:00 🚇 Transportation Guide (Chengdu → Dujiangyan) High-speed rail + subway (recommended) Chengdu Metro Line 2 → Xipu Station → Transfer to Chengdu-Guanxian Express Rail (¥10/person, 30 mins) → Lidui Park Station (Note: Not Dujiangyan Station!) 🌟🌟 Recommended Itinerary 16:00 Chengdu → Lidui Park Station (high-speed rail) Buy return tickets in advance! 16:30 Yangtianwo Square + Guanxian Ancient Town (explore & dine) 18:30 Nanqiao Bridge night views (photo ops) 19:00 Tianfuyuan Covered Bridge (Blue Tears) Best photo spot 20:30 Return trip (high-speed rail at 19:38 or 21:55) 15-min walk to station 🕔 16:00-18:00 Stroll Guanxian Ancient Town + Dinner After exiting Lidui Park Station, walk to Yangtianwo Square Enter Guanxian Ancient Town (Xuanhua Gate entrance), explore West Street, Wenmiao Street, and Yangliu River Street to admire Ming-Qing architecture Recommended Eats: Zhong Duck (crispy-skin duck, five-spice duck) Taiping Zhang Laozao (brown sugar glutinous rice wine) Zhao Noodles (sweet water noodles) 🕔 18:30-19:00 Head to Nanqiao Bridge Nanqiao Bridge (lights on at 19:00): Ornate covered bridge with dazzling lights, great for portraits but crowded Pro tip: Capture "Blue Tears" reflections on both sides, but the best spot isn't here! 🕔 19:00-21:00 Best Blue Tears Viewing Spot Tianfuyuan Covered Bridge (Yangtianwo Sluice) Location: ~400m downstream from Nanqiao (5-10 min walk) 🌟 Advantages: Fewer crowds, higher photo success rate! Small staircases on both sides are golden angles for low-angle reflection shots 🚨 Tips Admission: Blue Tears are free; Dujiangyan Scenic Area costs ¥80 (skip if just seeing night views) Attire: Bring a jacket—it's windy by the river at night Safety: Watch your phone near the water channels Timing: Arrive before 19:00 on holidays to secure photo spots