Dujiangyan Spring Travel Guide for March–April 2025

Here's a guide to Dujiangyan in the spring, including flower season information, activities, routes, and tips to help you make the most of your trip: 🌸 Must-See Spring Attractions Best Places to See Flowers Wenhua Village: Thousands of mu of plum blossoms and flowering crabapple (mid-to-late March to early April). We recommend wearing Hanfu for better photos. Mount Lingyan: Cherry blossoms in full bloom (late March to mid-April). The ancient temple and flower forest complement each other. Qili Poetry Village: Rape flower fields (best in March). You can experience cycling in the fields or aerial photography with a drone. Dujiangyan Scenic Area: Flowering crabapple and plum blossoms near Nan Bridge adorn the ancient buildings, making it ideal for ancient-style photography. Forest Hiking Routes Mount Lingyan: Asphalt road + ancient tree cherry blossom forest. It is recommended to hike in the early morning to avoid the crowds. At the end of the trail, Lingyan Temple offers a panoramic view of Dujiangyan. Songmao Ancient Road: Remains of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The section from Yulei Mountain to Niangzi Ridge is suitable for history buffs, with ancient bridges and cliff carvings along the way. Zhaogong Mountain Forest Greenway: 95% forest coverage, suitable for family hiking. Visit the "God of Wealth Temple," Zhaogong Ancestral Temple, along the way. Night Views and Ancient City Blue Tears: Night view of Nan Bridge (lights on at 18:30). It is recommended to photograph the dreamy blue water flow opposite Nan Bridge. Guanxian Ancient City: Wenmiao Street, West Street, Yangtianwo Square (giant panda sculpture) are suitable for taking artistic street scenes. 🚶 Recommended Classic Tour Routes Easy and Leisurely Route (Half Day) Qinyan Tower → Anlan Bridge → Fish Mouth → Feishayan Weir → Baopingkou Weir → Lidui Park → Guanxian Ancient City Highlights: The entire journey is downhill, saving effort. Qinyan Tower offers a panoramic view of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. After exiting the scenic area from the South Gate, walk to the ancient city to sample snacks. In-Depth Hiking Route (Full Day) Lidui Park → Fulong Temple → Baopingkou Weir → Feishayan Weir → Fish Mouth → Anlan Suspension Bridge → Erwang Temple → Yulei Pavilion → West Street → Nan Bridge Night View Highlights: Climb Yulei Pavilion for a panoramic view, experience history in the Songmao Ancient Road section, experience the old teahouse culture in West Street, and photograph the blue tears at night. 🍜 Recommended Local Cuisine Featured Snacks Cong Cong Juan (Wugui Bridge): Thin pancake rolled with shredded radish, dipped in sweet and spicy sauce, CNY 5 per serving. Zhong Yazi: Smoked duck neck, sweet-skinned duck, the ancient city store is always crowded. You Tutou: Spicy rabbit head with ice jelly, optional spiciness, it is recommended to buy during afternoon tea time. Must-Eat for Main Meals Luo Jie Bamboo Shoot and Taro Chicken (Wangping Street Store): Bamboo shoots are sweet, taro is soft and glutinous, CNY 50 per person. Huiwei Maokao Duck (Kuanzhai Alley Store): Roasted duck soaked in spicy broth, can add beef tripe and luncheon meat, CNY 40 per person. Wuming Pig Trotters (Chunxi Road Store): Pig trotters stewed until boneless, dipped in spicy sauce, perfect with hot and sour noodles. 🏕️ Featured Activities Spring Limited Activities Tea Picking and Tasting: Qingcheng Daotea Sightseeing Park (March–April), experience tea picking and stir-frying, and overlook Mount Qingcheng from the tea garden. Boating on the Lake: Take a bamboo raft on Yuecheng Lake (mid-mountain of Mount Qingcheng), or picnic and fish at Lotus Lake. The water temperature is suitable in early April. World Heritage Marathon (March 30): Registration closes on March 15. The course crosses the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng. Camping and Hot Springs Linyin Xiaodu: Riverside camp, providing tent rentals, you can barbecue and watch the stars at night. Qingcheng Daotea Hot Spring: Mountain forest open-air hot spring pool, it is recommended to soak in the hot spring in the evening to watch the sunset, the ticket is CNY 128 per person. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Tickets and Transportation The ticket for Dujiangyan Scenic Area is CNY 80. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance on the "Qingcheng Mountain Dujiangyan" official account and enter the park by swiping your ID card. Choose "Lidui Park Station" instead of "Dujiangyan Station" for the high-speed train. It is a 10-minute walk from the station to the scenic area. Photography Tips The best shooting time for Blue Tears is 19:00–20:30. It is recommended to use the night scene mode for mobile phones, and the camera needs to bring a tripod. The giant panda sculpture in Yangtianwo Square is backlit in the morning, and the light is softer after 16:00 in the afternoon, making it easier to take pictures. Other Tips Wear non-slip shoes for hiking in Mount Lingyan. There are no guardrails in some sections. Travel with caution on rainy days. Mineral water in the scenic area is CNY 5 per bottle. It is recommended to bring your own or purchase it at a supermarket in the ancient city. The temperature difference between day and night is large in late March. It is recommended to bring a light jacket + sun hat. Tips: Some sections will be closed during the World Heritage Marathon on March 30. Self-driving tourists need to pay attention to traffic announcements. If you want to experience high-end homestays (such as Qingsu Qingcheng Private Hot Spring Forest Homestay), it is recommended to book one month in advance.