Guanxian Ancient Town & Nanqiao Bridge, Dujiangyan
灌县古城·南桥
The old town just outside the Dujiangyan Scenic Area. Nanqiao covered bridge spans the Inner Channel of the Min River, and at night its lights reflect on the rushing water, making it the liveliest district in Dujiangyan.
Guanxian Ancient Town is the old town on the east side of the Dujiangyan Scenic Area. Streets such as West Street and Yangliu River Street preserve West Sichuan houses and teahouses, and restaurants and bars line the Inner Channel of the Min River. Nanqiao was first built in the Qing dynasty. This timber covered bridge spans the fast-flowing inner channel, and once its lights come on at night, the reflections are dazzling, making it Dujiangyan’s signature night view. The Water Release Festival is held near here each year around Qingming. The district is free to enter. It is a short walk from the south gate of the Dujiangyan Scenic Area. In the evening, you can sit by the river, drink tea and eat cold-pot fish.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System
- Mount Qingcheng
- Dujiangyan Panda Valley
- Hongkou, Dujiangyan
- China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center, Dujiangyan Base
- Back Mountain of Mount Qingcheng & Tai'an Ancient Town
- Jiezi Ancient Town
- Shuimo Ancient Town (Wenchuan)