Chengdu · 都江堰
At a glance
Full times, prices and rules
- Ticket release
- Real-name timed reservation required (since Feb 2026): four entry windows a day, bookable up to 15 days ahead. Gate windows sell only leftovers.
- Opening hours
- Mar 2–Oct 31: 08:00–18:00 (ticket sales until 17:30). Nov 1–Mar 1: 08:00–17:30 (sales until 17:00). Night tour: leave before 20:00.
- Price
- Adult CNY 80; half price CNY 40 for eligible students and seniors; under 6 and over 65 free. Combo with Mt Qingcheng CNY 160.
Ticket prices
- AdultCNY 80Irrigation system scenic area
- Half priceCNY 40Eligible students and seniors
- FreeCNY 0Under 6 and over 65
- Combo with Mt QingchengCNY 160
Per China for Travelers (Aug 2026) and local guides; confirm concessions apply to foreign passports.
Trip.com
Since February 2026, Dujiangyan again requires an online real-name reservation with a timed entry window, up to 15 days ahead. Trip.com takes your passport in English. Gate windows only sell leftover tickets.
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Step-by-step booking guide
- 1
Reserve a timed entry window
Book on Trip.com with your passport. There are four windows a day, bookable up to 15 days ahead. Don't rely on the gate.
- 2
Take the train from Chengdu
High-speed train from Xipu or Chengdu East to Dujiangyan (35–50 min), then a local bus or taxi to the scenic area.
- 3
Enter in your window with your passport
Open 08:00–18:00 in peak season (ticket sales stop 17:30); 08:00–17:30 from November.
- 4
Allow 2–3 hours
Walk the Fish Mouth levee, the Feisha Weir and the Anlan suspension bridge.
Key pitfalls
- Irrigation System scenic area ≠ Dujiangyan Panda Valley (separate ticket).
- Combine with Qingcheng Mountain only if energy/time allow — different site.
If it doesn’t work
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Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.
- The February 2026 reservation rule comes from a 2026 travel guide (China for Travelers), not an official page we could fetch.
FAQ
Do I need to book Dujiangyan in advance?
Yes. Since February 2026 there's a real-name timed reservation, up to 15 days ahead; gate windows only sell what's left.
Source: chinafortravelers.com
How much is Dujiangyan?
Adults CNY 80; eligible students and seniors CNY 40; under 6 and over 65 free. The combo with Mt Qingcheng is CNY 160.
Source: chinafortravelers.com
What are the opening hours?
08:00–18:00 from March to October (sales until 17:30), and 08:00–17:30 from November to 1 March (sales until 17:00).
Source: trip.com
Is it the same as the Dujiangyan Panda Valley?
No. The Panda Base says its tickets don't include Dujiangyan Panda Valley, and the irrigation system is a separate ticket too.
Source: panda.org.cn
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Sources
- trip.comTrip.com Dujiangyan Scenic Area page: hours, night-tour exit time, overseas hotline 96099 · accessed 6 Oct 2026
- chinafortravelers.comChina for Travelers (Aug 2026): reservation reinstated Feb 2026, 4 windows, 15 days, prices · accessed 6 Oct 2026
- djy517.comOfficial Dujiangyan online ticketing (HTTP 200) · accessed 6 Oct 2026
- cd.bendibao.comChengdu Bendibao: adult 80 / half 40 style pricing notes · accessed 6 Oct 2026
- panda.org.cnNote: Panda Base tickets don’t include Dujiangyan Panda Valley · accessed 6 Oct 2026
- tripchina.meChengdu booking overview · accessed 6 Oct 2026
Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify