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Walk through a gorgeous forested valley to see giant pandas and red pandas. It is less crowded than the panda bases in Dujiangyan and Chengdu, but this is China, so it will still be far from empty. To beat the crowds, be in line at 7:30, right when it opens. Head to the red pandas first, as the walkways there are quite tight; you can then double back to see the giant pandas. If you have a Chinese phone number, you can reserve your ticket in advance through its WeChat mini-app; otherwise, you can pay at the ticket office. Bring your passport.
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A peaceful riverside village with teahouses, stone paths, and traditional architecture. Travellers can enjoy a quiet riverside walk or rent a small wooden boat.
二王庙
A historic temple honoring Li Bing and his son, the engineers who designed the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Rebuilt multiple times over the centuries, the halls contain cultural relics, river-god statues and inscriptions related to ancient water management.
Water-Releasing Festival
Held every April at Lidui Park and Erwang Temple. This traditional festival commemorates Li Bing and celebrates the annual opening of the irrigation system’s water flow with parades, rituals, and cultural performances.
Dragon Boat Race
Local dragon-boat races held around the Dragon Boat Festival (May/June). The best viewing spot is the riverside promenade near the historic Anlan Bridge.
Taoist Festivals
Taoist temples on Mount Qingcheng hold ceremonies, incense rites, and temple fairs during major lunar-calendar holidays. A rich cultural experience in one of China’s major Taoist centres.
Built in 256 BC, this is the world's oldest irrigation system that is still in use. By diverting most of the annual flood away from the agricultural region, this system minimized the impact of both droughts and floods, making Sichuan the most productive agricultural place in China. The site includes beautiful hillside walking trails and historic temples.