Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Private Tour From Chengdu
After pickup from your centrally located Chengdu hotel, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Mt. Qingcheng, known for its forested slopes, peaceful atmosphere, and deep connections to Taoism. Explore the mountain’s well-preserved Taoist temples and cruise across Yuecheng Lake, taking in the tranquil scenery before beginning a guided hike. Follow shaded trails for around two hours, stopping at historic temples along the way while your guide explains their spiritual significance and the influence of the Tang and Qing dynasties. After reaching the upper sections, choose to descend on foot or by cable car. Continue to a local restaurant for lunch, then head to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO-listed hydraulic project that transformed agriculture in the region more than 2,000 years ago. Walk the site to see its ancient structures, waterways, statues, and gardens, and learn how its innovative design still controls water flow today. After exploring the complex, relax on the return drive to Chengdu, arriving back at your hotel with a deeper understanding of the area’s natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and engineering legacy.
Highlights
- ✓Check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day
- ✓A private tour ensures an unhurried experience with plenty of personal attention
- ✓Travel outside of Chengdu with ease thanks to round-trip transport
- ✓Entry tickets and lunch are included and prebooked for a seamless experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Escape the hustle and bustle of Chengdu and enjoy the natural beauty the Sichuan province on this full-day trip. Your first stop is Qingcheng Mountain. In addition to its incredibly lush surroundings and secluded tranquility, the mountain boasts of number of well-preserved Taoist temples. Take a boat ride across the Yuecheng lake and then look down to the green forest from the cable car, later follow your guide to hike up the mountain, visiting various temples along the way such as the Jianfu temple, from the Tang Dynasty, or the Tianshi Cave, finished during the Qing Dynasty and where a famous Taoist master once taught. Take the same trail back down to the bottom of the mountain.
- ✓After lunch at a local restaurant (included), enjoy the drive to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Built in 256 BC to provide irrigation and flood control to the region, the Dujiangyan is one of the greatest hydraulic engineering projects of the Qin Dynasty. See the fish mouth levee, named for its conical head resembling the mouth of a fish, and learn about the significant role it plays in the system. The Dujiangyan area also boasts a beautiful landscape and many cultural relics and historical sites. Visit the Two Kings Temple and the Dragon-Taming Temple, and admire the style of traditional Chinese architecture and the intricate designs of ancient statues. Stroll around the gardens of Lidui Park and see how engineering masterpieces blend well with the park’s natural landscape.
What's included
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓Admission of all the places list in the itinerary
- ✓Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Boat ride and round-trip cable car at Qingchengshan
- ✓Excursion bus at Qingchengshan and Dujiangyan
- ✓Lunch at local restaurant
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be advised that a moderate amount of walking is involved and the hike up Qingcheng Mountain involves a few steep slopes; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Departure point: Free picking up service from your city hotel or residence in Chengdu (all hotels within 3rd Ring Road), if you stay outside the 3rd Ring Road, then need to be picked up at the main gate of Wuhouci, or please contact us in advance to arrange to be picked up from your hotel or airport and pay extra cost to driver. Return point: Returns to original departure point or can be drop-off at the city center.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Private Tour From Chengdu
After pickup from your centrally located Chengdu hotel, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Mt. Qingcheng, known for its forested slopes, peaceful atmosphere, and deep connections to Taoism. Explore the mountain’s well-preserved Taoist temples and cruise across Yuecheng Lake, taking in the tranquil scenery before beginning a guided hike. Follow shaded trails for around two hours, stopping at historic temples along the way while your guide explains their spiritual significance and the influence of the Tang and Qing dynasties. After reaching the upper sections, choose to descend on foot or by cable car. Continue to a local restaurant for lunch, then head to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO-listed hydraulic project that transformed agriculture in the region more than 2,000 years ago. Walk the site to see its ancient structures, waterways, statues, and gardens, and learn how its innovative design still controls water flow today. After exploring the complex, relax on the return drive to Chengdu, arriving back at your hotel with a deeper understanding of the area’s natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and engineering legacy.
Highlights
- ✓Check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day
- ✓A private tour ensures an unhurried experience with plenty of personal attention
- ✓Travel outside of Chengdu with ease thanks to round-trip transport
- ✓Entry tickets and lunch are included and prebooked for a seamless experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Escape the hustle and bustle of Chengdu and enjoy the natural beauty the Sichuan province on this full-day trip. Your first stop is Qingcheng Mountain. In addition to its incredibly lush surroundings and secluded tranquility, the mountain boasts of number of well-preserved Taoist temples. Take a boat ride across the Yuecheng lake and then look down to the green forest from the cable car, later follow your guide to hike up the mountain, visiting various temples along the way such as the Jianfu temple, from the Tang Dynasty, or the Tianshi Cave, finished during the Qing Dynasty and where a famous Taoist master once taught. Take the same trail back down to the bottom of the mountain.
- ✓After lunch at a local restaurant (included), enjoy the drive to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Built in 256 BC to provide irrigation and flood control to the region, the Dujiangyan is one of the greatest hydraulic engineering projects of the Qin Dynasty. See the fish mouth levee, named for its conical head resembling the mouth of a fish, and learn about the significant role it plays in the system. The Dujiangyan area also boasts a beautiful landscape and many cultural relics and historical sites. Visit the Two Kings Temple and the Dragon-Taming Temple, and admire the style of traditional Chinese architecture and the intricate designs of ancient statues. Stroll around the gardens of Lidui Park and see how engineering masterpieces blend well with the park’s natural landscape.
What's included
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓Admission of all the places list in the itinerary
- ✓Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Boat ride and round-trip cable car at Qingchengshan
- ✓Excursion bus at Qingchengshan and Dujiangyan
- ✓Lunch at local restaurant
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be advised that a moderate amount of walking is involved and the hike up Qingcheng Mountain involves a few steep slopes; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Departure point: Free picking up service from your city hotel or residence in Chengdu (all hotels within 3rd Ring Road), if you stay outside the 3rd Ring Road, then need to be picked up at the main gate of Wuhouci, or please contact us in advance to arrange to be picked up from your hotel or airport and pay extra cost to driver. Return point: Returns to original departure point or can be drop-off at the city center.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.