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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System

成都市青城山－都江堰旅游景区

Sichuan, Chengdu★ 4.4Designated 2007·31.0092°N, 103.6111°E

Ticket Price

Dujiangyan CNY 90, Qingcheng Mountain (Front) CNY 80

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.4 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, combines natural beauty with engineering genius. Qingcheng is the birthplace of Chinese Taoism with ancient temples nestled in bamboo forests, while the 2,200-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system still functioning today tamed the Minjiang River and made the Chengdu Plain fertile.

Highlights

The 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system (a UNESCO engineering marvel) and the Taoist sacred Mount Qingcheng with forest temples.

Suggested Route

Morning at Dujiangyan (Fish Mouth, Flying Sand Weir, Anlan Suspension Bridge); afternoon climb Mount Qingcheng Front-Mountain temples; allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Try Qingcheng mountain Laozao (fermented rice wine) and Sichuan snacks; stay in Dujiangyan city or Mount Qingcheng resorts.

Facilities

Cable cars, sightseeing buses, restrooms and accessible paths at Dujiangyan; many mountain steps at Qingcheng.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

Chengdu Metro Line 2/6 to Xipu, then intercity HSR to Qingchengshan Station (Qingcheng Mountain Station) or Lidui Park Station (Lidui Park Station) ~30-40 min; ~60 km from Chengdu Shuangliu/Tianfu Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official WeChat 'Qingcheng Mountain-Dujiangyan'/'Yueyou Dujiangyan' (timed entry since Feb 2026); daily cap 60,000.

Ticket Price

Dujiangyan CNY 90 (≈ $13), Qingcheng Mountain (Front) CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Chengdu City Dujiangyan City Qingcheng Town /dujiangyan City Chengxi

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

成都市青城山－都江堰旅游景区

成都市都江堰市青城镇/都江堰市城西

Chengdu City Dujiangyan City Qingcheng Town /dujiangyan City Chengxi

31.0092, 103.6111

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