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 20 adult ticket; CNY 10 minor or student ticket. Cableways, sightseeing transport, and small boat crossings are separate.
Hours
Summer: 08:00-18:00. Winter: 08:00-17:30.
Transport
No direct metro. Take intercity rail to Qingchengshan Station (青城山站), then use the rear-mountain shuttle, local bus, taxi, or private transfer toward Tai'an Ancient Town (泰安古镇).
Duration
4-7 hours depending on route
Best Time
May-Oct for shade and water; avoid heavy rain days
Visitors
Adults
How to Visit
1
Start from Tai'an Ancient Town
Treat Tai'an Ancient Town as the base for food, toilets, and the start or finish of the Rear Mountain route. Arrive early if you are not staying overnight nearby.
Tip:The mountain route begins after the town, not at Qingchengshan Station.
2
Choose your loop by fitness
A full loop can take 6-7 hours and covers more stream and gorge sections. A middle loop with cableway support is better for most first-time visitors. A short route works for families who mainly want forest and water.
Tip:Extra steps create real fatigue here, not just more scenery.
3
Use the cableways deliberately
Jinli Cableway and Baiyun Cableway can reduce climbing, but they do not turn the route into a flat walk. Decide before you are tired, because route branches matter.
Tip:Cableway closing time affects your exit plan.
4
Prioritize the water-and-gorge sections
Wulonggou, Feiquangou, Longyin Gorge plank path, and Cuiying Lake are the main reasons to come. Spend time there instead of forcing every distant point.
Tip:After rain, these sections can be slippery.
5
Exit before dark
The rear mountain has many stone steps and forested sections. Finish the main route while there is still daylight, then eat in Tai'an before returning to the station or your hotel.
Tip:Do not rely on night walking here.
Highlights
- Forest, stream, waterfall, and plank-path scenery stronger than the front mountain
- Flexible loops for short, medium, or long hiking days
- Tai'an Ancient Town as a practical mountain base
- Cuiying Lake and gorge sections that add variety to the walk
- Good summer escape when Chengdu is hot
Insider Tips
✦Use waterproof or quick-dry shoes if rain is forecast.
✦Bring cash or mobile payment backup for small transport, boat, and snack costs.
✦Do not start the full loop in the afternoon.
✦Walking poles help on long downhill stair sections.
✦If White Cloud Temple or upper areas are under maintenance, choose a shorter loop instead of forcing the summit.
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02City Guide
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都江堰中华大熊猫苑
All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
03Historic Walk
Erwang Temple
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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
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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