Chengdu: Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour

Overview

Embark on a private full-day tour that takes you to two of Chengdu's UNESCO World Heritage sites: the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System and the stunning Mount Qingcheng. In the morning, enjoy a visit to the mountain’s sacred Taoist temples and beautiful landscapes, complete with a shuttle bus ride, boat ride, and cable car to enhance your experience. In the afternoon, explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, one of the oldest and most impressive hydraulic engineering systems in the world.  This private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, ensuring a comfortable, informative, and seamless experience. 

Highlights

• Escape from the city and experience the grandeur of the Sichuan region's scenic wonders on this full-day tour to Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Admire how temples and halls are seemingly carved into the thick forest of bamboo trees and caves at Qingcheng Mountain, where you’ll take a boat ride and a hike with your guide. 
• Marvel at the construction of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which was built in 256 BC and led to significant irrigation and agricultural development of the region.

Itinerary 

08:00 AM: Hotel Pick up

Your English-speaking guide and private driver will pick you up from your Chengdu hotel in a comfortable private AC vehicle.

09:15 AM: Mount Qingcheng

Mount Qingcheng is one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism, and known for its ancient temples and peaceful nature.

Begin your tour with a shuttle bus ride that takes you up to the scenic areas of the mountain. Visit the Taoist temples, walk along serene paths, and take in the breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a boat ride on the mountain lake, giving you yet another unique perspective of the area’s natural beauty. Next, board the cable car for an incredible aerial view of the mountain's lush surroundings and temples. 

12:00 PM: Lunch

After a morning of exploration, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a nearby restaurant offering local Chinese dishes before head to Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

01:30 PM: Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, an extraordinary engineering achievement dating back to the 3rd century BC. Explore key sites, including the Erwang Temple, dedicated to the legendary engineer Li Bing, who designed the system. Learn how this ancient system still regulates the Min River’s water, prevents flooding, and provides irrigation to the surrounding farmlands.

Take some time to explore the historic sites around the Dujiangyan area, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the scenic environment. Your guide will share fascinating stories and history about the irrigation system.

03:30 PM: Return to Chengdu

After a day filled with natural beauty, culture, and history, your guide will take you back to Chengdu, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel by 5:00 PM.  

Include

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (all hotels within 3rd ring road in Chengdu city)
  
• Professional English-speaking guide
  
• Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  
• Admission of Qingcheng Mountain
  
• Round-trip Excursion bus at Qingcheng Mountain
  
• Round-trip Boat ride at Qingcheng Mountain
  
• Round-trip cable car at Qingcheng Mountain
  
• Admission of Dujiangyan Irrigation System
  
• Excursion bus at Dujiangyan Irrigation System
  
• Lunch at local restaurant
  

   

Exclude

• Gratuities
  

Additional Information

1. Hotel pick up for hotels within 3rd ring road in Chengdu.
2. Please fill in your hotel pick up address in the delivery address, so that we can confirm it.
3. Please let us know all participants' name, passport number, date of birth so we could apply to the panda center and book the position for you. 
   

Confirmation Detail

You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please reach out to our customer support. (support@realchinatrip.com)

Cancellation policy

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity starts.