Where to go during the Dragon Boat Festival? Recommended parent-child tour routes around Chengdu

    The traditional Dragon Boat Festival is just a few days away. This year, the Dragon Boat mini-holiday coincides with Children's Day. With three days that are neither too long nor too short, short-distance “parent-child tours” are bound to be the top choice for parents. When it comes to “parent-child tours,” themes such as seeing animals, learning knowledge, and enjoying nature by hiking and playing by the water are definitely among the favorites of children. A child’s holiday becomes enriched and fun when these elements are included. But seeing animals, learning, and enjoying nature can also be done in unique ways. Here, we recommend a great travel route for friends around Chengdu for you to consider.

    Both Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are also national 5A-level tourist attractions. There is a well-known saying: “Worship the waters at Dujiangyan, seek the Tao on Qingcheng Mountain.” Dujiangyan was initially built around 256–251 BC by Li Bing, the governor of Shu County in the Qin State during the Warring States period, along with his son. After generations of maintenance, Dujiangyan has been functioning effectively for over two thousand years. Here, children can witness the awe-inspiring grandeur of this massive engineering feat and the profound wisdom of the ancients. Climbing up to Yulei Pavilion on Yulei Mountain offers a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Dujiangyan. When night falls, you can also dine and chat by the Min River, listening to the sound of rushing water, and experience the authentic local nightlife.