How to Plan a Perfect Summer Day in Dujiangyan

Real Experience: Visiting Dujiangyan during the summer might leave you regretting it. 🤷‍♂️ How should you plan a one-day trip to Dujiangyan during the summer to make it worthwhile? ✅ Here's a guide to help you explore Dujiangyan the right way. —— 🙋🏼 Don't miss out on these tips! 1️⃣ Panda Valley tickets are 55 RMB/person, and Dujiangyan Scenic Area tickets are 80 RMB/person. Children under 6 and seniors over 60 are free! Students aged 6-19 can get half-price tickets. 2️⃣ Since Shanghai is a partner city supporting Dujiangyan, Shanghai residents can purchase Dujiangyan Scenic Area tickets for just 15 RMB/person. 3️⃣ Additional costs: Electric shuttle car in the scenic area is 20 RMB, audio guide is 40 RMB, and the escalator to Yulei Pavilion is 40 RMB. 4️⃣ During the summer (July 1st - September 10th), this year's high school and middle school graduates can enter Dujiangyan Scenic Area for free. — ✅ Easy and efficient itinerary with a private car: Stop 1️⃣: Panda Valley It's recommended to leave Chengdu early to catch the pandas during feeding time, as they are more active in the morning. If you're lucky, you might even encounter baby pandas. Stop 2️⃣: Zhongshuge Bookstore A 20-minute drive from Panda Valley will take you to Zhongshuge Bookstore at the Sunac Mall. It's like stepping into a real-life Hogwarts magical space, perfect for photos. Stop 3️⃣: Yangtianwo A 20-minute drive from Zhongshuge will bring you to Yangtianwo Square, another great spot for photos. Stop 4️⃣: Dujiangyan Scenic Area For those with good stamina and a love for hiking, enter the scenic area from Lidui Park. For families with kids or seniors, it's recommended to enter from Qin Yan Tower. ✅ Energy-saving route: Qin Yan Tower → Erwang Temple → Anlan Suspension Bridge → Fish Mouth → Feisha Weir → Baopingkou → Fulong Temple → Exit near Nanqiao Stop 5️⃣: Nanqiao and Guanxian Ancient Town Exiting from Lidui Park, you'll find Nanqiao on your left. Walk along Nanqiao to reach Guanxian Ancient Town, where you can explore the ancient city walls, Wenmiao Street, and enjoy local snacks. Stop 6️⃣: Blue Tears and Tianfu Source Covered Bridge After dinner, head to see the Blue Tears. The lights turn on at 7:30 PM, and you can return to the city around 8:30 PM after taking photos. — ✅ Transportation options: 🚄 High-speed train You can take a train from Xipu Station in Pidu District to Lidui Park Station. From there, it's a 10-minute drive to Dujiangyan Scenic Area. It takes about 2.5 hours from the city center. ✅ Pros: Affordable and budget-friendly. ❌ Cons: If you're not staying in Pidu District, you'll need to transfer multiple times, which can be time-consuming. 🚕 Option 2: Taxi You can take a taxi from the city center, which takes about 1.5 hours to reach the scenic area. ✅ Pros: Relatively convenient. ❌ Cons: During peak season, wait times can be long, making it hard to visit multiple spots in one day. 🚗 Option 3: Private car hire A private car will pick you up from your hotel, take you to each scenic spot, wait for you, and then drop you back at your hotel. ✅ Pros: Very convenient, with a driver familiar with the attractions who can act as a guide! You can visit multiple spots like Dujiangyan, Panda Valley, Yangtianwo, Guanxian Ancient Town, and Blue Tears. Plus, during the hot summer, the car's air conditioning will be pre-cooled for a refreshing ride. ❌ Cons: Slightly more expensive, but still cost-effective compared to luxury or business car services.