Dujiangyan Irrigation System Travel Guide

Located on the Minjiang River of the west of Chengdu Plain, the west of Dujiangyan City, Sichuan province, Dujiangyan Irrigation System is not only a well-known Chinese ancient Water Conservancy Project, but also a famous attraction. It is about 56km away from Chengdu down town.

Dujiangyan

Dujiangyan Irrigation system has a long history of more than 2200 years and still be used nowadays. It is the best preserved water conservancy project in China, even in the world. Dujiangyan Irrigation system consists of Yuzui Fenshuidi, Feishayan, Baopingkou and other affiliated projects, such as Baizhangdi and Renzidi. It makes Chengdu become the “Land of Abundance” for it fixes the problem of flood in the Minjiang River.

The Gate of Dujiangyan

Ticket Fee

Entrance Fee of Dujiangyan Scenic Area: 90RMB/person
Sightseeing Bus: 15RMB (A Round-way); 10RMB (A Single-way)

Opening Time

Winter (December, 1 – March, 1): 8:00-17:30
Other seasons (March, 2 – November, 30): 8:00-18:00

Recommended Touring Route in Dujiangyan Scenic Area

Touring Route 1:

Xingfu Road- South Bridge - Lidui Park - Fish Mouth - Rope Bridge - Two Kings Temple - Li Bing Memorial Hall - Buyun Veranda - Yulei Pavilion - Ancient City Wall - Douxi Pavilion - Town God’s Temple - West Street - South Street – Confucious’ Temple Park

Touring Route 2:

Lidui Park - Fulong Temple - Precious Bottle Neck - Feisha Weir – Fish Mouth – Anlan Rope Bridge – Two Kings Temple

South Bridge

Attractions near Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Dujiangyan Panda Valley

Located about 19 kilometers southern to Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Dujiangyan Panda Valley is the first research base where the wild giant panda is the only rescue object of study in China. Tourists can also holding a panda and do a panda volunteer job in Dujiangyan Panda Valley.

Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province, is located 35 kilometers away from Dujiangyan city. It is a laid-back, relaxed but modern city, where you can experience relaxing lifestyle, taste delicious Sichuan cuisine, and explore the history of Three Kingdoms.

Qingchengshan Mountain

Located 8 kilometers southern to Dujiangyan City, Mount Qingchengshan is the birthplace of Chinese Taoism, where you can explore the most essential elements of Taoism culture. Consisting of the front mountain and the back mountain, Qingchengshan is also a scenic spot for its nature beauty.

Qingchengshan Mountain

Wenchuan County

Wenchuan is located 34 kilometers away from Dujiangyan. It is one of the four counties where Qiang ethnic group mainly live. You visit the famous Taoping Village and Luobozhai Village of Qiang people to experience the special culture of Qiang Ethnic Group.

Dujiangyan Festival

Dujiangyan Qingming Drainage Festival

Qingming Festival is the grandest festival in Dujiangyan. Qingming Drainage Festival has been holding every year since 978. People celebrate this festival in order to commemorate Li Bing and his son who were the leaders of Dujiangyan Water Conservancy project and brought great benefit to Chengdu Plain.

Two Kings Temple Fair

People in Dujiangyan all go outside and come to Two Kings Temple to enshrine Li Bing and his son who made great contributions to Dujiangyan and Chengdu Plain. During Two Kings Temple Fair, the Two Kings Temple is crowded with people. People here are showing their gratitude and respect for Li Bing and his son.

Best Time to Travel Dujiangyan Irrigation System

You can go to travel Dujiangyan all year round. If you travel Dujiangyan in spring, you have chance to enjoy Qingming Drainage Festival and Two Kings Temple Fair from which you can learn more about Dujiangyan folk custom and culture. In winter, Dujiangyan is not as cold as other places. It is also good to travel Dujiangyan in winter. If you go to Dujiangyan in summer, you can join Dujiangyan Summer Night Beer Festival which has become the charming sight of Dujiangyan night life. Dujiangyan is also not very hot in summer. In autumn, it is also very cool in Dujiangyan. The weather in autumn is suitable for travelling Dujiangyan.

Anlan Rope Bridge

Getting to Dujiangyan from Chengdu

By High-speed Train

You can take the high-speed train from Chengdu to Dujiangyan at Chengdu North Train Station. The high-speed train from Chengdu to Dujiangyan leaves every half an hour. The train ticket is 15RMB per person. 

By Bus

There are tourist buses from Chengdu to Dujiangyan leaving at Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station from 6:30am to 7:00pm. It takes about 1 hour. The ticket price is 17RMB per person. You can also take a bus to Dujiangyan at North Bus Station, Xinnanmen Bus Station and Airport Bus Station.

By Car

You can also go to Dujiangyan by chartered car. If you rent a car, the driver will pick you up at your hotel and sent you directly to Dujiangyan Scenic area. The road condition from Chengdu to Dujiangyan is good since there is a Cheng-guan Highway from Chengdu to Dujiangyan. 

Where to Live in Dujiangyan

When you travel Dujiangyan, you can choose to stay over in Dujiangyan down town or in Mount Qingcheng Scenic Area. There are many different ranges of hotels available in Dujiangyan down town. It is easy for you to find good accommodation in Dujiangyan downtown. If you also plan to travel Mount Qingcheng, you can stay over there. The hotels in the front mountain of Mount Qingcheng is better than those hotels in the back mountain of Mount Qingcheng. Therefore, if you want to live in a luxurious hotel, you can go to the front mountain. If you just want to find an economical hotel, go to the back mountain. Although there are a lot of hotels in Dujianyan down town and Mount Qingcheng Scenic Area, it is also necessary for you to reserve a room if you travel there during peak tourist season.

Night Scene of Dujiangyan

What to Eat in Dujiangyan

If you go to Dujiangyan, there are four famous foods that you have to try: Stewed Chicken with Ginkgo, Qingcheng Pickles, Dongtian Koumiss and Qingcheng Kuding Tea. During Dujiangyan Summer Night Beer Festival, You can take some delicious food at night by the river, such as river prawn, small fish and crab. It is really enjoyable to have some tasty foods by the river at night.

Stewed Chicken with Ginkgo

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