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 #ChengduTravel #QualityContent