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 80 adult ticket; CNY 40 minor or student ticket. Yuecheng Lake boat, cableway, and local transport are paid separately.
Hours
May 1-Sep 30: 08:30-17:30, ticket sales stop at 17:00. Jan 1-Apr 30 and Oct 1-Dec 31: 08:30-17:00, ticket sales stop at 16:30.
Transport
No direct metro. From Chengdu, take the metro to Xipu Station (犀浦站), then intercity rail to Qingchengshan Station (青城山站), followed by the scenic transport or taxi to the front-mountain gate.
Duration
4-6 hours
Best Time
Mar-May and Sep-Nov; summer is cooler than Chengdu but more crowded
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Decide front mountain or rear mountain first
Front Mountain is the Taoist-culture route with temples, built paths, and a clearer half-day plan. Rear Mountain is a longer nature hike and uses a separate ticket.
Tip:Do not buy one ticket expecting to move between both areas.
2
Use Qingchengshan Station as the transport anchor
Most visitors come from Chengdu via Xipu and Qingchengshan Station. After arrival, use the scenic transport or a taxi because the walk from the station to the gate is longer than it looks on a map.
Tip:Build transfer time into the day.
3
Choose cableway support if you want a lighter route
A common easier route uses Yuecheng Lake, the cableway, Shangqing Palace, Laojun Pavilion, and then a walked descent through temple sections.
Tip:The cableway saves effort but does not remove all climbing.
4
Keep the temple route simple
Prioritize Tianshi Cave, Shangqing Palace, Laojun Pavilion, and the forested paths between them. Trying to chase every side temple can make the day slow and tiring.
Tip:This mountain is better when paced calmly.
5
Leave before the last transport pressure
Start descending with enough time for the scenic transport, the station transfer, and the return train. Rain and wet stone steps slow the route down.
Tip:A late start is the most common planning mistake.
Highlights
- Taoist temples and forest paths in a compact mountain route
- Laojun Pavilion and Shangqing Palace as the main high points
- Cableway-assisted route for travelers who do not want a full climb
- Good pairing with Dujiangyan city if you split the trip across two days
- More cultural and structured than Qingcheng Rear Mountain
Insider Tips
✦Bring a light layer because the mountain can feel cooler and damp.
✦Use shoes with grip; stone steps become slippery after rain.
✦Carry water even if you plan to buy snacks on the mountain.
✦Do not combine Front Mountain, Rear Mountain, and Dujiangyan Scenic Area in one relaxed day.
✦Avoid starting after lunch unless you only want a short temple walk.
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
05Food District
Guanxian Ancient City
灌县古城
All Ages
Admission
Free public old-town district; individual venues, food, and special events charge separately.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
06City 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