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
Free public old-town district; individual venues, food, and special events charge separately.
Hours
Open public district; individual shops, restaurants, small venues, and event areas keep their own hours.
Transport
No metro. Walk from Lidui Park Station (离堆公园站), South Bridge, or the Dujiangyan Scenic Area exit.
Duration
1.5-3 hours
Best Time
Year-round; late afternoon and evening work best
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Start near Yangtianwo or Xuanhua Gate
If you arrive by train, begin around Yangtianwo Square and enter the old-town streets from Xuanhua Gate. This creates a simple route toward South Bridge.
Tip:This is easier than wandering without direction.
2
Walk the main streets before choosing food
Use West Street and the nearby lanes for snacks, small restaurants, tea, and local shops. Look at menus before ordering fish or heavier dishes.
Tip:Some restaurants are better for a quick snack, others for a full meal.
3
Keep expectations realistic
The district has rebuilt and restored sections after the 2008 earthquake. Visit it as a useful food-and-evening area, not as an untouched ancient town.
Tip:This makes the stop more satisfying.
4
Finish at South Bridge after dark
The old town and South Bridge are close enough to combine on foot. After dinner, walk to the bridge for the lighting and riverside view.
Tip:This is the best time to use the old-town location.
Highlights
- Easy food and walking area beside Dujiangyan Scenic Area
- Good evening connection to South Bridge
- Yangtianwo panda sculpture as a simple arrival marker
- Old-town lanes, walls, gates, and small local restaurants in one compact area
- Useful place to slow down after a structured scenic-area visit
Insider Tips
✦Ask for prices clearly before ordering fish, seasonal dishes, or dishes sold by weight.
✦Use the old town for dinner after the scenic area rather than spending a full day here.
✦Wear comfortable shoes because the route is still a walking route.
✦Crowds build near South Bridge after dark; eat earlier if you want a quieter meal.
✦Keep small purchases and photo services optional; do not feel pressured by street offers.
More Dujiangyan Attractions
02City Guide
Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden
都江堰中华大熊猫苑
All Ages
Admission
CNY 58 adult ticket; CNY 29 child, eligible senior, or student ticket. Sightseeing cart is separate and costs CNY 15.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
03Historic 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
45-90 minutes inside a 3-5 hour scenic-area visit
04Historic Walk
Fulong Temple
伏龙观
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Dujiangyan Scenic Area ticket: CNY 80 adult, CNY 40 minor or student.
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes within the scenic-area route
05City Guide
Hongkou Drifting
虹口漂流
All Ages
Admission
Adult rafting tickets are sold by date and product: CNY 170 is the current 2026 listed price, while some adult rafting products show CNY 190-198. Children's ticket is CNY 99 for children roughly 1.0-1.3 m; children under 1.0 m cannot raft.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours for rafting; longer with transfer time
06Food District
Jiezi Ancient Town
街子古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours