Dujiangyan Scenic Area: A UNESCO World Heritage
Overview of Dujiangyan
Located on the main stream of the Minjiang River west of Dujiangyan City, the Dujiangyan Scenic Area is an ancient hydraulic engineering marvel built around 256 BCE by Li Bing, the Qin Dynasty governor of Shu, and his son. Recognized as one of China’s best-preserved ancient water conservancy projects, it consists of three main components—the Yuzui (Fish Mouth) Diversion Embankment, Feisha (Flying Sand) Weir Spillway, and Baopingkou (Bottle-Neck) Water Inlet—along with auxiliary structures like the Baizhang Embankment and Herringbone Embankment. This ingenious system splits the turbulent Minjiang River into an outer channel for flood discharge and an inner channel for irrigation, transforming the Chengdu Plain into the fertile “Land of Abundance.”
Natural Beauty and Cultural Significance
Dujiangyan’s breathtaking scenery—featuring vast blue waters, dramatic cliffs, ancient towering trees, and rugged peaks—combined with its profound historical and cultural value, has earned it a well-deserved spot as a world-renowned scenic destination. Key attractions include the South Bridge, Lidui Ancient Garden, Wotie (卧铁), Yangong Path, Zhangsong Ginkgo, Qingxi Garden, Fulong Temple, the Dujiangyan Canal Headworks (Yuzui, Feisha Weir, Baopingkou), Anlan Bridge, Erwang Temple, Qin Yan Tower, Songmao Ancient Path, Xiuzhi Jingzhishui Virtue Monument, Yuwang Palace, Yulei Pass, Fengqi Nest, Douxi Platform, Xuanwei Gate, and the City God Temple.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
- November 1 – March 1: 08:00–17:30
- March 2 – September 30: 08:00–18:00
Discount Policies
- Children: Free entry for kids aged 6 or under or 1.3 meters and below (with valid ID or height verification). Must be accompanied by a guardian (guardian pays full price; one guardian per child).
- Students/Minors: Half-price tickets for ages 6–18 or full-time undergrads and below (with ID or student card). International students with passports and student IDs receive the same discount.
- Seniors: Free for Chinese nationals (including Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and permanent foreign residents) aged 65+; ages 60–64 get free entry on non-holidays, half-price on holidays (e.g., New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year Days 1–3, Qingming, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, October 1–3). Valid ID required.
- Disabled Persons: Free with valid disability certificate; blind or severely disabled individuals may bring one free accompanying person.
- Military, Bereaved Families, Firefighters: Free for active/retired military, bereaved families of martyrs/sacrificed soldiers, and firefighters/rescue trainees with valid ID.
- Journalists: Free with a press card verified by the National Press Administration.
- Tour Guides: Free with a national guide certificate and group itinerary; travel agency managers with valid credentials also free.
- Police: Free for police officers, police martyrs’ families, and sacrificed officers’ families with valid documentation.
- Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan Youth: Discounted tickets with valid ID.
- Shanghai Residents: Discounted tickets with ID or household registration at designated ticket windows.
Facilities
- Parking: Lidui Park P1 Parking Lot. Fee: $1.50/trip. Address: Lidui Park, Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan. Capacity: 300 spaces.
- Park Shuttle: Round-trip $2.20, one-way $1.50. Route: Beiting to Yuzui. Children require adult supervision.
- Restrooms: Multiple locations with clear signage at the visitor center and main paths.
- Souvenir Shops: Available throughout the scenic area; check the official website for details.
- Convenience Stores: Multiple stores for visitor convenience.
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