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 55 adult ticket; CNY 27 half-price ticket for eligible seniors, children, and students.
Hours
Summer entry windows: 07:30-12:00 and 12:00-17:00. Winter entry windows: 08:00-12:00 and 12:00-16:30.
Transport
No metro. From Chengdu, take intercity rail to Lidui Park Station (离堆公园站) or Dujiangyan Station (都江堰站), then use a taxi or ride-hailing car to Panda Valley.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Time
Cool mornings year-round; avoid hot afternoons
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Book the correct time window
Use the online ticket or reservation channel for the correct morning or afternoon entry period. Morning is better because pandas are more active around feeding time.
Tip:The entry window matters more than the total park size.
2
Go straight to the panda viewing areas
Start with the main panda enclosures while the animals are active. Move slowly and stay quiet near the barriers.
Tip:Afternoons can mean more sleeping pandas.
3
Visit the red panda area carefully
The red panda section is a key reason to visit Panda Valley. Watch from the path, do not touch, feed, chase, or use flash.
Tip:Staff rules protect the animals and your visit.
4
Use taxis for the last leg
The final connection from rail stations is easiest by taxi or ride-hailing car. During holidays, arrange the return ride before everyone leaves at once.
Tip:Do not rely on casual drivers quoting unclear prices at the gate.
Highlights
- Quieter panda visit than Chengdu's main panda base on many days
- Red panda viewing area with strict no-touch rules
- Compact layout that works well for families
- Morning feeding period gives the best chance of active pandas
- Easy to combine with Guanxian Ancient City or South Bridge later in the day
Insider Tips
✦Choose the morning entry window if seeing active pandas is your priority.
✦Avoid Chinese holiday afternoons if you dislike crowding.
✦Ignore paid costume-photo approaches near the gate if you are not interested.
✦Bring mosquito repellent in warm months.
✦Keep children close in the red panda area because animal-distance rules are strict.
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