01Historic Walk
Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
杜甫草堂博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 50 adult; CNY 25 student.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 55 adult; CNY 29 student.
Hours
08:30-17:00; last entry 16:30.
Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Metro
Qingchengshan Railway Station (青城山站), Chengdu-Qingchengshan intercity rail, then about 15 minutes by taxi.
Best Time
Year-round; morning is best for active pandas
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Do not confuse this site with nearby panda valleys or the Chengdu panda base
There are multiple panda-related sites in the broader area, and choosing the wrong one can break the day plan.
→Name confusion is a real risk
2
Go early for the best panda activity
The most rewarding viewing window is still the cooler morning, with a second smaller pickup later in the afternoon.
→Morning remains the best bet
3
Use it as a lighter panda trip rather than a full-day mega-site
The site is smaller and easier to handle than the main Chengdu base, which can be a benefit for some travelers.
→This is a shorter, quieter panda visit
4
Consider the sightseeing cart only if your group needs it
The grounds are not enormous, but the cart can still help mixed-age groups keep the visit comfortable.
→Optional, not essential for everyone
Highlights
- A quieter panda-oriented alternative to the main Chengdu base
- A shorter, easier route for many families
- A workable add-on to a Qingcheng or Dujiangyan day trip
- Good value if your group prefers a lower-pressure animal visit
- A more manageable experience than some first-time visitors expect
Insider Tips
✦Double-check the exact site name before boarding a taxi.
✦Morning gives the strongest chance of seeing active pandas.
✦This is easier to pair with nearby day-trip sights than the city panda base is.
✦Carry your student ID if you plan to use the reduced ticket.
✦If your group wants the broadest panda campus, choose the Chengdu base instead.
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02Historic Walk
Dujiangyan Scenic Area
都江堰景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 80 adult; CNY 40 student.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
03Cultural Stop
Jinli
锦里
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
04Historic Walk
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金沙遗址博物馆
All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
2-3 hours when open
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Kuanzhai Alley
宽窄巷子
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
06Nature Escape
Mount Qingcheng
青城山
All Ages
Admission
Front Mountain CNY 80; Rear Mountain CNY 20; shuttle and cable cars are separate.
Typical Visit
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