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.
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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 (青城山站) or Lidui Park Station (离堆公园站) ~30-40 min; ~60 km from Chengdu Shuangliu/Tianfu Airport.
Reservation
Advance online reservation required via official WeChat '青城山都江堰'/'悦游都江堰' (timed entry since Feb 2026); daily cap 60,000.