Kuanzhai & Dujiangyan 2025 Full Travel Guide | Must-See Transport Routes & Itinerary

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Overview

Navigating Chengdu in 2025 is smoother than ever, thanks to its upgraded transport network. From expanded metro lines and smart buses to easy ride-sharing and bike lanes, this guide covers all options to explore Kuanzhai Alley, Dujiangyan, Jinli Ancient Street, and beyond.

1. Kuanzhai & Dujiangyan 2025 Full Travel Guide

Navigating Chengdu in 2025 is easier than ever thanks to upgraded metro lines, smart buses, and bike-friendly routes. This guide covers Kuanzhai Alley, Dujiangyan, Jinli, and nearby attractions—plus a 3-day itinerary with Qingcheng Mountain.

2. Airport & Train Station Transfers in 2025

Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) – 16km from downtown. The fastest 2025 option: Metro Line 10 (Airport Express), now upgraded with 8-minute intervals (6:00–23:30) and new English announcements. It reaches downtown Taipingyuan Station in 30 minutes for ¥5 (2025 fare adjustment). For late arrivals, 2025’s airport shuttle buses (¥15–25) run until 00:30, connecting to key hotels like Chengdu IFS—track real-time locations via the “Chengdu Airport Bus” app. [caption id="attachment_1842" align="alignnone" width="751"] Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)[/caption]
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) – 50km from the city. 2025’s game-changer: Metro Line 18 Extension now runs 6:00–23:30 with non-stop sections, cutting travel time to downtown to 45 minutes (¥10). Taxis cost ¥100–150 (40–60 minutes), while Didi ride-shares offer 10% off via their 2025 “Airport Transfer” promo—pre-book with “Luggage Priority” to secure spacious cars. [caption id="attachment_1843" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)[/caption]
Chengdu East Railway Station – 2025 updates: Connects to downtown via Metro Line 2/7 (15 minutes, ¥3) with new digital signage in 5 languages. Taxis from the east exit now display “2025 Official Rate” stickers: ¥9 (starting fare) for the first 3km—verify meters to avoid overcharging.

3. 2025 Metro System: Expanded & Efficient

Chengdu’s metro now has 15 lines covering 95% of attractions.

Line 2 (Kuanzhai Alley ↔ Chunxi Road) — 2-minute peak intervals.
Line 3 Extension (downtown ↔ Dujiangyan) — direct, 50 minutes ($1.12).
New Line 19 (Tianfu Square ↔ Chengdu Universal Studios) — runs 6:00–23:30.

Fares: From $0.28 (3 km) to $1.68 (long trips). Use vending machines or the Tianfu Tong Smart Card ($2.80 refundable deposit) for 5% discounts across metro/bus in 350+ cities.

4. 2025 Bus & Public Transit Updates

450+ routes (6:30–22:30) including Qingcheng Mountain and Longquanyi.
Route 5 electric buses (Chunxi Road ↔ Jinli).
Flat fare: $0.28 — pay via Tianfu Tong card, Alipay, or cash.
Use “Chengdu Transit” app for real-time trip planning and delay alerts.

5. Taxi & Ride-Sharing in 2025

Taxi fare: $1.26 for first 3 km, then $0.28/km; +$0.28 after 22:00. Short trips (e.g., Chunxi Road to Kuanzhai Alley): $2.10–$3.50.
Didi Chuxing: Register with passport; “Comfort+” cars $0.70 extra; surge alerts 15 min in advance.

6. 2025 Biking & Walking Guide

Shared bikes: $0.21 per 30 mins, no deposit for foreign users.
New bike lanes: Jinjiang River waterfront & Qingyang hutongs.
Best walking areas: Chunxi Road (pedestrian-only 10:00–22:00), Jinli Ancient Street, Tianfu Greenway (extended by 5 km in 2025).

7. 3-Day Chengdu Itinerary (Kuanzhai + Dujiangyan + Qingcheng Mountain)

Day 1 – Chengdu City

Morning: Kuanzhai Alley
Afternoon: People’s Park & Tea Houses
Evening: Jinli Ancient Street (Internal link: “Full Chengdu Old Town Guide”)

Day 2 – Dujiangyan Scenic Area

Morning: Dujiangyan Dam & Anlan Suspension Bridge
Afternoon: South Bridge Street Food Tour (Internal link: “Dujiangyan Day Trip Guide”)

Day 3 – Qingcheng Mountain

Morning: Front Mountain temples
Afternoon: Hiking or cable car
Evening: Return to Chengdu (Internal link: “Qingcheng Mountain Hiking Tips”)

8. Insider Tips for Smooth Travel

Avoid rush hours (7:30–9:00, 17:30–19:00).
Use “Chengdu Translate” for live Mandarin-English translation.
Verify taxi licenses via “Chengdu Taxi Verify” mini-program.
Most transport accepts Alipay/WeChat Pay — set up with passport. Carry $7–$14 cash for small vendors or rural buses.