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 80 adult; CNY 40 student.
Hours
Summer 08:00-18:00, with same-day ticket sales stopping at 17:30. Winter 08:00-17:30, with same-day ticket sales stopping at 17:00.
Duration
3-5 hours
Metro
Lidui Park Railway Station (离堆公园站), Chengdu-Qingchengshan intercity rail, then a short taxi ride to the scenic gates.
Best Time
Mar-May and Sep-Nov
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Choose Gate 1 or Gate 6 before you leave Chengdu
Gate 1 is easier for families and lower-effort touring. Gate 6 is stronger for panoramic views and a top-down route.
→Gate choice shapes the day
2
Use the site with a basic engineering mindset
Without some explanation, the waterworks can look like only bridges, water, and stone. A guide or audio explanation adds real value here.
→This site is about understanding, not just looking
3
Link the exit with Nanqiao and Guanxian Ancient Town
If you finish at the south side, the old-town and bridge area make a natural food-and-evening add-on.
→This creates a fuller day trip
4
Wear shoes with grip and expect a lot of walking
Even the easier route covers substantial ground, with bridges, slopes, and long pedestrian sections.
→Comfort matters more than style here
Highlights
- One of China’s most important ancient hydraulic engineering sites
- Strong viewpoints over the water-control system
- A good same-day combination of history, scenery, and old-town food
- Better with context than with a quick pass-through
- A classic Chengdu-area day trip with substance
Insider Tips
✦Intercity rail from Chengdu is the easiest approach for most visitors.
✦Use Gate 1 if you are traveling with children or older family members.
✦Use Gate 6 if panoramic views matter more than the easiest route.
✦Bring water; in-park food is convenient but not the main reason to stay inside.
✦If you care about the night scene at Nanqiao, do not leave too early.
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02Nature Escape
Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden
都江堰中华大熊猫苑
All Ages
Admission
CNY 55 adult; CNY 29 student.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
03Cultural Stop
Jinli
锦里
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
04Historic Walk
Jinsha Site Museum
金沙遗址博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Temporarily closed for renovation until Apr 30, 2027. Standard full ticket when open: CNY 70; student ticket: CNY 35.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours when open
05Cultural Stop
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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