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Dujiangyan is a renowned rafting destination, known as "West's No. 1 Rafting Spot." Its picturesque scenery and cool, tranquil atmosphere make it a bustling destination during the height of summer. The rafting starts at the Hongkou Plateau Bridge, with Guanfenggou as the midpoint, and ends at the rafting center, where you'll find a kayak. The more adventurous can choose to raft from the very upstream. Compared to rafting in a group of six, rafting with two people in a single boat is more thrilling, allowing you to experience the thrill of crashing over the waves and the exhilaration of plunging down the rapids.
After a tiring day, stay at a nearby farmhouse and savor salmon or roast rabbit. For a more lively experience, the Hongkou International Rafting Festival in June is a must-see. International rafting teams from the United States, Canada, and New Zealand compete, and there's a wide variety of delicious food on offer.
Address: Hongkou Town, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
Fee: Rafting 198 yuan/person (separately divided into free rafting and helmsman rafting, free rafting 10 kilometers per group of 2 people, helmsman rafting 7.5 kilometers per group of 6 people, helmets, shoes, life jackets and knee pads can be picked up with the ticket), swimming is free; safe rental 20 yuan (separate fee)
Opening hours: All day (open from May to August)
Contact: 028-89729999
Transportation: Take a bus from Dujiangyan Passenger Transport Center to Hongkou. The earliest bus departs at 7:30 and then every half hour.
Time reference: The entire rafting section is about 8 kilometers, and the rafting time is about 100 minutes
This is Sichuan's only large-scale live-action landscape performance. In a heritage theater surrounded by "fairy mountains, ancient roads, the Min River, and ancient weirs," you can experience Sichuan Opera's face-changing, fire-breathing, and judo, among other Sichuan folk arts and culture. Experience the relaxed and easygoing life of Bashu, including mahjong, ear-cleaning, and incense-stirring, and experience Sichuan's folk customs throughout the four seasons and dynasties.
Address: Next to the north gate of Dujiangyan Scenic Area, Dujiangyan City
Cost: Regular ticket 180 yuan, VIP ticket 260 yuan (Seniors, students, disabled people, and children 1.2-1.5 meters tall can purchase half-price tickets with valid ID)
Opening hours: The 2015 season begins on March 19, daily from 10:50 to 11:38 (one show only)
Transportation: It takes about 5 minutes to walk from the north gate of Dujiangyan Scenic Area to the entrance of the performance venue.
Duration: 48 minutes
This is Southwest China's first multimedia fantasy drama. Through the experiences of a time traveler traveling through time and space, the performance recreates the glittering history of Dujiangyan and the Sichuan culture it represents, as well as its heartwarming present and future. On the stage of the Space-Time Theater, you can witness a dazzling array of acrobatic performances, including face-changing, fire-breathing, Chinese Kung Fu, women's contortionism, silk slinging, and trampoline dancing. Notably, the entire theater features 3D projection, creating an immersive and dreamlike experience no matter where you sit.
Address: Space-Time Theater, Feilong Gymnasium, Dujiangyan City
Price: Class A ticket 280, Class B ticket 180, Class C ticket 120, VIP ticket 480 (children under 1.2 meters are free)
Opening hours: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM every night
Transportation: Take Dujiangyan Bus No. 4 or No. 7 and get off at the Medical Center Intersection (Time and Space Theater) stop.
Time reference: 1.5 hours