[2025 Dujiangyan Attraction] Travel Guide for Songmao Ancient Path (Updated Jun)

🌿 The most frequently asked-about hiking route recently is none other than the ancient Songmao Trail tucked away in Dujiangyan! Not only does it boast breathtaking scenery, but it's also steeped in history. The best part? Right now, you'll be utterly mesmerized by vast fields of blooming white irises!🌸 This ancient trail served as the "lifeline" connecting the Chengdu Plain to Songpan and Maoxian counties, dating all the way back to the Three Kingdoms period! In ancient times, it was a bustling commercial artery where merchants on mules transported hides, tea, and medicinal herbs from Tibet in exchange for daily necessities. Hence its grand titles: "Tea-Horse Road" and "Southern Silk Road"!🛣️ Imagine walking this historic path, stepping on centuries-old footprints while surrounded by blooming flowers—pure magic! **🌳 Complete Hiking Guide (Choose Your Difficulty Level): Starting Point: Simply navigate to "Jianjian Tree, Dujiangyan"! Three route options to suit everyone: 1. **Leisure Mode (Beginner/Family-Friendly):** From the start, take the left uphill road into forest trails. Hike to the highest point—Yintai Temple (a small Taoist temple for rest), then return the same way. Easy and relaxing! 2. **Intermediate Challenge (Moderate Effort):** Follow Route 1 to Yintai Temple but continue downhill via farm roads. When you spot a wooden bridge on your left, turn left! This leads to stone-paved forest paths ascending to another temple (same as Yintai Temple), then return. 3. **Warrior Route (Strenuous):** Start by taking the right path along the river uphill to Yintai Temple. Like Route 2, descend to the wooden bridge, turn left onto stone paths to the temple, but return via forest trails. *💫 These routes form a scenic 9km loop, typically completed in 4 hours✅. Max elevation: 1,508m; total ascent: 751m. Choose based on your fitness level. **Trail Notes: Expect varied terrain—forest dirt paths, rocky trails, farm roads, and stone forest steps. Caution advised.** Strongly recommend anti-slip hiking shoes👟 and trekking poles for stability!** Some sections may have landslides—stay alert for safety⚠️. **👣 Pro Tips: 1️⃣ **Transport & Parking:** Navigate to "Jianjian Tree, Dujiangyan" (~1.5hr drive). Parking fee: ¥10—great value! 2️⃣ **Avoid Getting Lost:** Poor signal📶—download the offline 【Songmao Trail】 map on "Two Step" APP beforehand for guidance. 3️⃣ **Supplies:** No vendors en route💧—pack all food and water. 4️⃣ **Gear Checklist:** Trekking poles (stability!), sun hat (UV protection), windproof jacket (breezy up there), insect repellent (forest bugs) are must-haves🧰. 5️⃣ **Safety First:** Hike with a buddy for mutual support. **🎈 Bonus: Post-hike, stop by Zipingba Reservoir for stunning views—perfect photo ops📷! Don't miss capturing these moments. Blending history, nature, and adventure, the Songmao Trail is absolutely worth exploring! Gather your friends and experience it together!

Ingenious water diversion without dams. Dujiangyan in Sichuan, the oldest water conservancy project built by the wisdom of Qin Dynasty official Li Bing and his son, utilizes natural resources without damaging them. Amazingly, it remains fully functional to this day. The entire Dujiangyan water conservancy system is divided into two main parts: the headworks and the irrigation network. The Fish Mouth serves as the water diversion project, the Flying Sand Weir handles flood discharge and sediment removal, and the Bottle Neck is the water intake project. In addition to these three main structures, there are auxiliary constructions such as the Inner and Outer Diamond Dykes and the Renzi Dyke. The system integrates functions like irrigation, flood control, sediment discharge, water transportation, and water supply. Surrounding Dujiangyan are picturesque landscapes and numerous historical sites. Key attractions include Fulong Temple, Erwang Temple, the stone statue of Li Bing, Anlan Suspension Bridge, and Yulei Mountain Park. Due to its large area and dispersed attractions, visitors can explore on foot or opt for electric shuttle cars. Recommended route: Scenic area entrance - Fulong Temple - Viewing Pavilion - Stele Pavilion - Renzi Dyke, Diamond Dyke - Anlan Suspension Bridge - Erwang Temple - Buyun Ladder - Yulei Pavilion - Songmao Ancient Path - Yulei Pass - Scenic area exit.

' ✅ It was the only passage connecting the Chengdu Plain with Songpan and Maoxian in ancient times ✅ It was once a bustling commercial route 🌿 Dujiangyan Scenic Area You can tour the entire area without retracing your steps From the Erwang Temple, which commemorates Li Bing and his son, turn left and you will enter the Songmao Ancient Road~ 🌿 The Songmao Ancient Road is not just an ordinary trail It was an ancient road leading to the 'barbarian regions' The starting point is Dujiangyan The endpoint is the ancient towns of Songpan County and Maoxian in Aba Prefecture Guanxian West Street and the Songmao Ancient Road were once known as the 'Southern Silk Road'~ 📍 Scenic Spot Address: Songmao Ancient Road 🚗 Scenic Spot Transportation: Intercity railway to 'Lidui Park Station' 👍️ Famous Attractions: Yulei Pass, West Pass, 🎫 Dujiangyan Ticket Information: 50 yuan 💗 Other Tips: 🌟 Not sunny in summer, it is a shaded path 🌟 Can connect to the ancient city wall