Day Trip to the Suburbs of Dujiangyan

There are many great places to go on a day trip in the suburbs of Dujiangyan on the weekends. These destinations are free, enjoyable, scenic, and have few crowds. You can also find delicious food along the way, making them perfect for a weekend getaway. Here are a few recommended day trip destinations, come and have a look!

1、Shaxi Line

Self-driving navigation: Shaxi Line

Suggested playtime: 4-5 hours

The Shaxi Line, located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is the general name for the western extension of Shawan Road. It is an important outbound road in Dujiangyan, with many delicious and fun places to discover along the way.

Cool Play Panda Sports Farm is a great place for family outings. It has activities such as sand-dune vehicles, swimming pools, and crop planting, perfect for kids and adults alike.

There is also a Baiyi Ecological Farm on the Shaxi Line. It is a grape plantation with incredibly sweet grapes. Their main grape variety is Sunshine Rose.

Yiyibu She Vegetarian Restaurant is a haven for vegetarians. The classic and minimalist decor makes the courtyard very grand. It is loved by vegetarian enthusiasts and offers both delicious food and a beautiful environment.

2、Lingyan Mountain

Self-driving navigation: Lingyan Mountain

Suggested playtime: 4-5 hours

Lingyan Mountain is an excellent destination for escaping the summer heat. The old, deep and powerful forest always expresses coolness in the summer. The temperature is several degrees lower than outside the mountain. The mountain is full of tall trees, such as fragrant camphor trees, ginkgo trees, and ancient trees that are towering, serene, mist-shrouded, and resemble a fairyland.

The small summer forest is always so tranquil. Every time I see these green meadows, my mood improves. The leaves of the Chinese parasol trees on Lingyan Ancient Street are emerald green, and walking on the steps of the ancient street is especially cool. Every photo you take will look exquisite.

There are many fruits on Lingyan Mountain at this time of year! Green plums, hippophae, loquats, etc. Once they ripen in a few days, picking them will also be a lot of fun.

The mountain trails of Lingyan Mountain are the most relaxing and cool in the summer. You can hike, exercise or walk your dog here. It’s really comfortable in the summer. Come here with a few friends. Spending two days drinking tea wouldn’t be too bad. It’s also great to relax alone.

3、Tai’an Ancient Town

Self-driving navigation: Tai’an Ancient Town

Suggested playtime: 4-5 hours

Tai’an Ancient Town, formerly known as “Huaping Laoze Road”, was a transshipment town for goods between Chengdu, Maowen, and Jinchuan. The ancient town is not large, but it is nestled against the mountains and by the water. While strolling around, you will find teahouses, inns, and occasional mountain farmers selling fresh fruits and vegetables, filled with endless warmth.

There is also an ancient Tai’an Temple on the side of the ancient town’s stone archway. Several towering gingko trees, fragrant camphor trees, and red bean trees grow in the temple. They stand together with the temple through the changing seasons, giving the temple a unique charm.

Although the incense of the temples in the back mountains of Qingcheng is not as strong as that in the front mountains, they are more serene and pure, and it is said that they have “a mountain of quietness shared equally”.

4、Zhao Gong Mountain

Self-driving navigation: Zhao Gong Mountain Scenic Area

Suggested playtime: 4-5 hours

Zhao Gong Mountain will bring you surprises in every season. The autumn leaves are red and colorful, the winter is covered in snow, the spring is full of flowers, and the summer is green and lush. Tall trees cover the entire mountain, interspersed with ink-green, forming a picture of a quiet green landscape with mountains and rivers, making people linger.

The Zhao Gong Mountain forest is extremely beautiful. You can truly feel the beauty of every kilometer on this road. Whether you are eating delicious food or playing in the water in such stunning scenery, it is refreshing. Take a spontaneous road trip with your friends and go to the mountains for hot pot and hiking, it sounds great!

Of course, the water on Zhao Gong Mountain is very cool, and it is a great natural air conditioner in the summer. You can go to Zhao Gong Xian Ge for a 22°C bamboo forest hot pot experience in the summer, or you can go to Zhangjia Xiaoyuan to enjoy the mountain breeze, flowers and the serenity of the clouds and the breeze.

Zhao Gong Mountain is like a hidden paradise, waiting for every visitor to explore and discover its unique beauty.

5、Chengqing Tourist Expressway

Self-driving navigation: Chengqing Tourist Expressway

Suggested playtime: 4-5 hours

Don’t miss out on this road trip! Liufeng Leisure Island is divided into two parts by the Heishi River, a tributary of the Minjiang River, and surrounds it on both sides. The diversion canal runs through it, so it is called a leisure island, a true “hidden paradise”.

There are many fun activities on Liufeng Leisure Island, such as exciting speedboats, island trains that take you through the scenery, large, multi-person swings popular on social media, and clown interactions. These are all popular attractions, and everyone from adults to children will have a great time as they swing and laugh their way around.

There is also a “famous elder” of Dujiangyan: Pigsty Coffee, which has been extremely popular for many years. It is truly a senior celebrity!

Qingcheng Bay is an estate with a strong sense of nostalgia. The landscape is exquisite, the paths are winding and secluded, and the place is full of poetic and cultural elements. The estate is very large, with a beautiful environment and picturesque scenery. Half of the area is water and wetlands, and the main activities are fishing, vacationing, and camping. Of course, Qingcheng Bay is not just for leisure and recreation. Its unique local dishes will definitely make you linger!

Stone pot chicken, stone pot fish, and stone slab barbecue, all challenge traditional cooking methods! In addition, you can experience plant dyeing here, temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the city, quietly feel the charm of the countryside, or try traditional papermaking, and learn about Chinese culture through practice.