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Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan)

Real-name booking via the same '青城山都江堰' WeChat account, select Qingcheng Front/Back Mountain; enter by ID card. Cable…

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★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

$5–$11

1–3 hours

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Overview

Key takeaway

Real-name booking via the same '青城山都江堰' WeChat account, select Qingcheng Front/Back Mountain; enter by ID card. Cable car is bought on site. Plan half a day for Front Mountain, a full day for Back Mountain.

Time & cost

Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: $5–$11. Hours: Summer 08:00–17:30; other seasons 08:30–17:00 (per the official operator portal). The Chengdu government page lists ~08:00–17:00. Confirm the current window before you climb..

Best for

Best for first-time Dujiangyan visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.

Practical

Price$5–$11
Duration1–3 hours
HoursSummer 08:00–17:30; other seasons 08:30–17:00 (per the official operator portal). The Chengdu government page lists ~08:00–17:00. Confirm the current window before you climb.
Getting there~16 km southwest of Dujiangyan town. Bus 101 runs from Dujiangyan town (via Qingqiao, Zhongxing town) to the Qingcheng scenic stop, or take the scenic direct bus; Qingchengshan HSR station is nearby.

Tips

On site

Real-name booking via the same '青城山都江堰' WeChat account, select Qingcheng Front/Back Mountain; enter by ID card.

Timing

Cable car is bought on site.

Also

Plan half a day for Front Mountain, a full day for Back Mountain.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (Summer 08:00–17:30; other seasons 08:30–17:00 (per the official operator portal). The Chengdu government page lists ~08:00–17:00. Confirm the current window before you climb.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “青城山（前山）” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan), Dujiangyan

MetroIf there is no direct metro pin, ride metro to a central Dujiangyan hub, then transfer by bus or Didi to Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan).
Bus~16 km southwest of Dujiangyan town. Bus 101 runs from Dujiangyan town (via Qingqiao, Zhongxing town) to the Qingcheng scenic stop, or take the scenic direct bus; Qingchengshan HSR station is nearby.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “青城山（前山）” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 reviews

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    We re-checked the opening hours and metro exit on site; signage matches the guide above.

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    Editor note: the English-friendly entrance is the south gate. Show the QR in this guide to the ticket booth.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan)?

$5–$11

What are the opening hours of Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan)?

Summer 08:00–17:30; other seasons 08:30–17:00 (per the official operator portal). The Chengdu government page lists ~08:00–17:00. Confirm the current window before you climb.

How do I get to Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan)?

~16 km southwest of Dujiangyan town. Bus 101 runs from Dujiangyan town (via Qingqiao, Zhongxing town) to the Qingcheng scenic stop, or take the scenic direct bus; Qingchengshan HSR station is nearby.

How long should I spend at Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan)?

1–3 hours

Any practical tips for Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan)?

Real-name booking via the same '青城山都江堰' WeChat account, select Qingcheng Front/Back Mountain; enter by ID card. Cable car is bought on site. Plan half a day for Front Mountain, a full day for Back Mountain.

Is Mount Qingcheng (Front Mountain / Qianshan) in Dujiangyan easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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