01City Guide
Anlan Cable Bridge
安澜索桥
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Dujiangyan Scenic Area ticket: CNY 80 adult, CNY 40 minor or student.
Typical Visit
15-30 minutes within the scenic-area route
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 58 adult ticket; CNY 29 child, eligible senior, or student ticket. Sightseeing cart is separate and costs CNY 15.
Hours
08:30-17:00; last entry is 16:30.
Transport
No metro. From Chengdu, take intercity rail to Qingchengshan Station (青城山站), then use Dujiangyan Bus 102 or a taxi toward the panda garden.
Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Best Time
Cool mornings; pandas are most active before midday
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Arrive for the morning feeding period
Aim for 09:00-11:00 if panda activity matters to you. Midday is the weakest time because many pandas rest.
Tip:This timing changes the experience more than the route order.
2
Follow the clockwise garden route
A practical route is entrance, Panpan Garden, Shuangnan Garden, Linze Garden, Diequan Garden, and then the exit. The park is not large, but there are slopes.
Tip:The sightseeing cart helps visitors who want less uphill walking.
3
Keep the visit quiet and short
Watch the panda houses and outdoor yards without flash, shouting, or feeding. This base is better for calm viewing than for a loud group visit.
Tip:Quiet behavior improves the chance of seeing normal activity.
4
Pair it with Qingcheng-area plans
Because the garden sits near Qingcheng Mountain, it pairs better with Qingchengshan Station, Front Mountain, or Jiezi Ancient Town than with a rushed central Chengdu schedule.
Tip:Keep transfer time realistic.
Highlights
- Panda-focused base near Qingcheng Mountain
- Shorter and calmer visit than many large city animal attractions
- Morning viewing window with better panda activity
- Sightseeing cart option for visitors who want less walking
- Easy add-on to Qingchengshan Station routes
Insider Tips
✦Bring water and simple snacks because food options inside are limited.
✦Use the cart uphill and walk down if you are saving energy.
✦Avoid flash photography and loud behavior near panda yards.
✦If you mainly want red pandas, Panda Valley may be the better choice.
✦Check your return transport before entering if you are visiting late in the day.
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02Historic Walk
Erwang Temple
二王庙
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Dujiangyan Scenic Area ticket: CNY 80 adult, CNY 40 minor or student.
Typical Visit
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Admission
Included in the Dujiangyan Scenic Area ticket: CNY 80 adult, CNY 40 minor or student.
Typical Visit
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Admission
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Typical Visit
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05City Guide
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All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
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06Food District
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街子古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
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