{"id":168,"date":"2026-09-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/dujiangyan-scenic-area-tickets-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:00:00","slug":"dujiangyan-scenic-area-tickets-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/dujiangyan-scenic-area-tickets-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dujiangyan Scenic Area Tickets 2026: Prices, Season Hours &#038; Booking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dujiangyan Scenic Area ticketing could hardly be simpler: one e-ticket, one QR code, and you are walking the levees of a water system that has run without interruption since around 256 BC. The online partner fare currently starts at <strong>US$11.99<\/strong> on Trip.com \u2014 and it saves you from the ticket-counter queue that reviewers consistently warn about. We walk the weir works several times a year in every season, and this guide covers everything an international traveler needs for 2026: what the price actually includes, which ticket type fits your plan, how entry works, and the seasonal clock that decides when you must leave the park.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"djy-post-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Dujiangyan-Scenic-Area-12.webp\" alt=\"Yuzui dividing embankment splitting the Min River at Dujiangyan Scenic Area\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>The heart of the system: Yuzui, the fish-shaped embankment that splits the Min River \u2014 included with every admission ticket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"djy-keybox\">\n<p class=\"djy-keybox__t\">Key takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From US$11.99<\/strong> booked online through Trip.com \u2014 and the queue at the ticket windows is exactly what you are skipping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two seasonal clocks:<\/strong> Mar 2\u2013Oct 31 the park runs 08:00\u201318:00 (tickets until 17:30); Nov 1\u2013Mar 1 it runs 08:00\u201317:30 (tickets until 17:00).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter by QR code<\/strong> \u2014 no printing, no ticket window; scan at the turnstile and follow the river path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One rule travelers miss:<\/strong> everyone must leave the park \u2014 by 20:00 in summer season and 19:30 in winter season, no late staying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rated 4.7\/5 by 57,958 travelers<\/strong> on Trip.com and named among the 2026 Asia 100 \u2013 Best Things to Do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"djy-callout djy-callout--info\">\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> for most international travelers the fastest route is booking through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/dujiangyan\/dujiangyan-scenic-area-76447?Allianceid=5415915&amp;SID=335379353&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D20926740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> \u2014 English interface, any foreign card, instant confirmation. Getting tickets through local mini-programs is genuinely difficult without a Chinese account, which is exactly why reviewers tell non-Chinese visitors to book online instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"djy-facts\">\n<div class=\"djy-fact\"><strong>$11.99<\/strong><span>online tickets from \u2014 book ahead, skip the line<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"djy-fact\"><strong>08:00\u201318:00<\/strong><span>summer season hours \u00b7 winter 08:00\u201317:30<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"djy-fact\"><strong>3\u20135 hours<\/strong><span>recommended for the full loop<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"djy-fact\"><strong>4.7\/5<\/strong><span>57,958 Trip.com reviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"djy-toc\" aria-label=\"In this guide\">\n<p class=\"djy-toc__t\">What&rsquo;s in this guide<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#includes\">What the ticket includes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#price\">How much tickets cost (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hours\">The two seasonal clocks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#booking\">Step-by-step booking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#timing\">Timing your visit right<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#book\">Book your ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h2 id=\"includes\"><span class=\"djy-ico djy-ico--ticket\"><\/span>What the ticket includes<\/h2>\n<p>The core admission covers the whole hydraulic story in one walkable loop: Lidui Park with the Bottle-Neck cliff of Baopingkou, the riverside paths out to Fish Mouth, the Anlan Suspension Bridge across the inner river, the Feishayan Spillway, the temple courtyards of Erwang Miao on the slope, and the exhibition halls that explain how Li Bing&#8217;s engineers tamed the Min River around 256 BC \u2014 without a single dam. Interpretive signs along the route are bilingual, and in-park shuttle carts, restrooms, rest points, a souvenir shop and convenience stores are all part of the scenic area&#8217;s standard amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Step out of the main gate and the visit continues for free: Guanxian Ancient Town \u2014 the old county town that grew rich on the water works \u2014 lines the river with teahouses, snack streets and the canal-side promenade. Most visitors finish the loop through the old town, which turns the ticket into a full half-day of history, engineering and food.<\/p>\n<div class=\"djy-callout djy-callout--tip\">\n<p><strong>Worth knowing:<\/strong> ticketing is real-name. Bring your passport, and make sure the name on the booking matches your ID. Children, students and seniors enjoy discounted entries \u2014 but pets are not allowed anywhere in the scenic area, and drone flights are prohibited across the park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"price\"><span class=\"djy-ico djy-ico--star\"><\/span>How much tickets cost (2026)<\/h2>\n<p>For international travelers there is essentially one play: the online e-ticket, which starts at <strong>US$11.99<\/strong> per adult on Trip.com and varies by ticket type and travel date. Combined tickets that add Mount Qingcheng \u2014 the Taoist mountain of the same UNESCO World Heritage inscription \u2014 are sold alongside the standard entry, and discounted fares exist for seniors, students and children. On-the-day prices at the window are rarely cheaper, and they come with a queue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"djy-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Option<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>What to know<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Standard entry e-ticket<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>First-timers; the full loop<\/td>\n<td><strong>From US$11.99<\/strong> <em>(instant confirmation, QR-code entry)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dujiangyan + Mount Qingcheng combo<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The full World Heritage day<\/td>\n<td>Both halves of the 2000 UNESCO inscription; check same-day and next-day validity before paying<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Discounted entries<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Seniors, students, children<\/td>\n<td>Bring ID or passport; eligibility checked at the gate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Peak-season visit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Water Releasing Festival, holidays<\/td>\n<td>Book ahead \u2014 entry windows and park-exit times still apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Window ticket<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Impulse visits only<\/td>\n<td>Behind a long queue on peak days; reviewers advise against it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Local mini-program<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chinese phone users<\/td>\n<td>Fiddly without a Chinese account or payment setup \u2014 skip it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Why is the online fare the smart buy? Trip.com runs a standing partner promotion on the official listing, and the e-ticket puts you in the fast lane: scan the QR code at the turnstile instead of lining up at the counter with everyone else. For the price of a coffee, you buy yourself an earlier start \u2014 and at a site where the light is best before 10:00, an earlier start is the real upgrade.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hours\"><span class=\"djy-ico djy-ico--calendar\"><\/span>The two seasonal clocks<\/h2>\n<p>Dujiangyan runs on a strict seasonal schedule, and it is the detail travelers most often get wrong:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"djy-list--check\">\n<li><strong>Summer season (Mar 2 \u2013 Oct 31):<\/strong> park open 08:00\u201318:00, tickets sold until 17:30, and everyone must leave by 20:00 on the day of visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winter season (Nov 1 \u2013 Mar 1):<\/strong> park open 08:00\u201317:30, tickets sold until 17:00, and everyone must leave by 19:30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holidays vary<\/strong> \u2014 opening hours may adjust around Chinese public holidays, so confirm with the hotlines (+86-28-96526 \/ +86-28-87298269) if your visit is short.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"booking\"><span class=\"djy-ico djy-ico--compass\"><\/span>Step-by-step: booking your ticket<\/h2>\n<p>The whole flow takes about five minutes on any international phone:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"djy-timeline\">\n<li><strong class=\"djy-timeline__t\">Step 1.<\/strong> Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/dujiangyan\/dujiangyan-scenic-area-76447?Allianceid=5415915&amp;SID=335379353&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D20926740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Dujiangyan Scenic Area ticket page<\/a> and select your date and ticket type \u2014 standard entry or a Mount Qingcheng combo.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"djy-timeline__t\">Step 2.<\/strong> Enter traveler details exactly as they appear in your passport (real-name ticketing).<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"djy-timeline__t\">Step 3.<\/strong> Pay with any international card. The QR-code e-ticket lands in your e-mail within minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"djy-timeline__t\">Step 4.<\/strong> Screenshot the voucher as backup for weak signal at the gate, and remember your passport on the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"djy-timeline__t\">Step 5.<\/strong> At the Park Road entrance, scan the code at the turnstile and follow the river path into Lidui Park \u2014 the loop does the rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"djy-callout djy-callout--xp\">\n<p><strong>From real trips:<\/strong> the visitors who had the best experiences were the organized ones \u2014 booked online in advance, QR code ready, passport in pocket, and (the pro move) through the gate by 08:00. The park rewards the small preparations: real shoes for the 4\u20136 km loop, a zoom lens instead of a forbidden drone, and a plan that ends in the ancient town.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"timing\"><span class=\"djy-ico djy-ico--clock\"><\/span>Timing your visit right<\/h2>\n<p>The gates open at 08:00 in both seasons, and the first two hours are the best of the day: cool air, soft light, quiet paths and an Anlan Bridge with room to breathe. Tour groups from Chengdu arrive from mid-morning; by 15:00 the loop is at its fullest, and in winter the light starts fading well before the 17:30 close.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"djy-list--check\">\n<li><strong>Weekday beats weekend<\/strong> \u2014 Chinese weekends and public holidays fill the paths; a weekday at opening is the calmest window of all.<\/li>\n<li><strong>April is special but busy<\/strong> \u2014 the Water Releasing Festival in early April re-enacts the ancient channel opening with ceremonies; go for the spectacle, arrive extra early for the space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch both clocks<\/strong> \u2014 ticket windows close at 17:30 (summer) or 17:00 (winter), and the park-exit times are enforced. Enter earlier than you think.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details class=\"djy-faq\">\n<summary>Do I need to print my ticket?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"djy-faq__a\">\n<p>No. The ticket is fully digital \u2014 show the QR-code e-ticket on your phone at the turnstile, with your ID or passport. Keep a screenshot as a backup in case of weak signal at the gate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"djy-faq\">\n<summary>Is one ticket enough for Mount Qingcheng too?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"djy-faq__a\">\n<p>Only if you buy a combo ticket \u2014 the standard entry covers Dujiangyan Scenic Area alone. Trip.com lists combined options that add Mount Qingcheng, the twin site of the 2000 UNESCO inscription; check the validity window (same-day or next-day) on the checkout page before you pay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"djy-faq\">\n<summary>How much time should I allow?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"djy-faq__a\">\n<p>The recommended sightseeing time is 3\u20135 hours. The core loop \u2014 Lidui Park, Baopingkou, the Anlan Bridge, Yuzui and Erwang Temple \u2014 takes 3\u20134 hours at an easy pace; the ancient town at the gate easily adds another hour with street food and teahouses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"djy-faq\">\n<summary>What is included vs. extra?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"djy-faq__a\">\n<p>All the weir works, the bridge, the temples and the exhibition halls are included with admission. In-park shuttle transport, food, drinks and souvenirs are extra. There are no &#8220;VIP&#8221; tickets \u2014 the real upgrade is entering at 08:00 before everyone else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"djy-faq\">\n<summary>How long before my visit should I book?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"djy-faq__a\">\n<p>Same-day booking usually works on weekdays, but on weekends and Chinese public holidays book ahead \u2014 the e-ticket saves the most time exactly when the park is fullest. Book the night before and you simply scan and walk in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<h2 id=\"book\">Book your ticket, then plan the day<\/h2>\n<div class=\"djy-cta-inline\">\n<p class=\"djy-cta-inline__t\">2,280 years of engineering \u2014 book the early entry first<\/p>\n<p>Instant confirmation, any international card, QR-code entry. Just bring your phone \u2014 and your passport \u2014 on the day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"djy-cta-inline__btns\"><a class=\"djy-btn djy-btn--accent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/dujiangyan\/dujiangyan-scenic-area-76447?Allianceid=5415915&amp;SID=335379353&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D20926740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Book on Trip.com \u2014 from $11.99<\/a><a class=\"djy-btn djy-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/travel-guide\/attraction\/dujiangyan\/dujiangyan-scenic-area-76447?Allianceid=5415915&amp;SID=335379353&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D20926740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">See tickets &amp; availability<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the ticket sorted, line up the rest of the day: pick your season with the <a href=\"\/th\/best-time-to-visit-dujiangyan-scenic-area\/\">best-time guide<\/a>, choose a plan in the <a href=\"\/th\/dujiangyan-mount-qingcheng-itineraries\/\">itineraries guide<\/a>, and skim the <a href=\"\/th\/dujiangyan-scenic-area-highlights\/\">must-see highlights<\/a> before you go. The essentials \u2014 transport, the walking route, rules \u2014 live in the <a href=\"\/th\/visitor-guide\/\">Visitor Guide<\/a>, and real traveler experiences are in the reviews section on our <a href=\"\/th\/\">front page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"djy-sources\">\n<p class=\"djy-sources__t\">Sources &amp; official references<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trip.com \u2014 Dujiangyan Scenic Area attraction listing (checked October 2026): ticket prices from $11.99, summer hours 08:00\u201318:00 \/ winter 08:00\u201317:30, tickets until 17:30\/17:00, park exit by 20:00\/19:30.<\/li>\n<li>Ticket-inquiry hotlines +86-28-96526 and +86-28-87298269 for tickets, schedules and group bookings.<\/li>\n<li>Verified traveler reviews on Trip.com (57,958 reviews, 4.7\/5 average) for entry flow, timing and ticket-type advice.<\/li>\n<li>UNESCO World Heritage inscription No. 1001 (Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, 2000): construction around 256 BC, dam-free design, ~668,700 hectares irrigated.<\/li>\n<li>Official scenic-area information: no pets allowed, drone flights prohibited; amenities include parking, in-park transport, restrooms, souvenir shop, convenience store and phones.<\/li>\n<li>On-site signage and exhibits, verified by our editorial team on 2025\u20132026 visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every ticket fact for 2026 \u2014 online fares from $11.99, the two seasonal clocks, QR-code entry, real-name ticketing, and the park-exit times travelers most often miss.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tickets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountqingcheng.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}