Chengdu: Mount Qingcheng & Dujiangyan Private Full-Day Tour
Begin your day with early pickup from your downtown Chengdu hotel and travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Mount Qingcheng, one of China’s most important centers of Taoism. This lush, forested mountain is known for its peaceful atmosphere and even inspired the setting of the panda village in "Kung Fu Panda 3". On arrival, ride an electric cart to the entrance before setting out to explore the mountain’s temples, pavilions, and scenic pathways. Make your way to Moon City Lake, then ride the cable car up to Shangqing Palace, one of Qingcheng’s most significant sites. Perched about 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level and dating back to the Jin Dynasty, this beautifully restored complex features serene halls and an ancient ginkgo tree. Continue hiking to Laojun Pavilion, where, weather permitting, you can enjoy sweeping views over the city of Dujiangyan below. After descending by foot and cable car, stop for lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Qinyan Pavilion for panoramic views of the historic Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Learn about this remarkable third-century BC engineering feat, the world’s oldest surviving non-dam irrigation system, which still channels water from the Min River to surrounding farmland. Continue to Erwang Temple, a grand wooden complex honoring the system’s creators, then walk across the Anlan Suspension Bridge to see two of Dujiangyan’s most important features: the Fish Mouth Weir and the Bottle-Neck Channel. Stroll through Lidui Park and its elegant bonsai gardens before relaxing on the return drive to Chengdu, where your private tour concludes back at your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off saves you the hassle of finding a meeting spot
- ✓Cover more ground than you would alone—your guide's efficient itinerary saves precious time
- ✓Eat like a local as you dine on a delicious traditional lunch
- ✓A private tour enables you to go at a pace that suits you—so there's no need to rush
What you'll see & do
- ✓7:15am,your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby, drive 1.5h to world culture heritage site-Mt.Qingcheng. Leave early to avoid the traffic jam and enjoy the tranquility. If you would prefer late departure, please kindly advise at the time of booking. Upon arrival, take golf carto the entrance. Once you step in the mountain gate,you will see the quaint Taoist style architecture that inspired Dream Works to create the idyllic Panda Village in their movie, Kungfu Panda 3. In these tranquil surroundings, you will begin your half-hour walk uphill to the Moon City Lake where the cable car will lift you up to explore the most significant Taoist temple. Then continue your hike to the mountain top where Laojun Pavilion is located. If weather permits, you can see the Dujiangyan city and beyond. Once you have enjoyed all that the mountain offers, you will board the cable car down from Shangqing Palace for the 30 minute walk to exit Mount Qingcheng.
- ✓After yummy Lunch, visit Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. Your guide will brief you on this ancient engineering marvel – how it works and how it has benefited the local people since the Qin Dynasty (220 BC). From Qinyan Pavilion, continue to Erwang Temple (also known as Two Kings Temple) which was erected in the Qin Dynasty to commemorate the designers of the irrigation system, Li Bing and his son. Afterwards, you will cross the Anlan Suspension Bridge to the main part of Dujiangyan Irrigation System: Fish Mouth Weir and Bottle-Neck Channel ,you will gain deeper understanding how dose Dujiangyan Irrigation System work. Later, exit the irrigation system through Lidui Park and pass through an quite,elegant bonsai garden. Step out of the park,driver will pick you up, return your hotel in Chengdu around 5:00pm.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation according to itinerary
- ✓Lunch at a local restaurant
- ✓Free hotel pickup and drop-off within 3rd ring road
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Round-trip eco golf car at Mt. Qingcheng
- ✓Round-trip cable car at Mt. Qingcheng
What's not included
- ✓Personal expenses
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Dinner
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
We offer free hotel pick-up and drop-off within 3rd ring road
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.
Chengdu: Mount Qingcheng & Dujiangyan Private Full-Day Tour
Begin your day with early pickup from your downtown Chengdu hotel and travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Mount Qingcheng, one of China’s most important centers of Taoism. This lush, forested mountain is known for its peaceful atmosphere and even inspired the setting of the panda village in "Kung Fu Panda 3". On arrival, ride an electric cart to the entrance before setting out to explore the mountain’s temples, pavilions, and scenic pathways. Make your way to Moon City Lake, then ride the cable car up to Shangqing Palace, one of Qingcheng’s most significant sites. Perched about 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level and dating back to the Jin Dynasty, this beautifully restored complex features serene halls and an ancient ginkgo tree. Continue hiking to Laojun Pavilion, where, weather permitting, you can enjoy sweeping views over the city of Dujiangyan below. After descending by foot and cable car, stop for lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Qinyan Pavilion for panoramic views of the historic Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Learn about this remarkable third-century BC engineering feat, the world’s oldest surviving non-dam irrigation system, which still channels water from the Min River to surrounding farmland. Continue to Erwang Temple, a grand wooden complex honoring the system’s creators, then walk across the Anlan Suspension Bridge to see two of Dujiangyan’s most important features: the Fish Mouth Weir and the Bottle-Neck Channel. Stroll through Lidui Park and its elegant bonsai gardens before relaxing on the return drive to Chengdu, where your private tour concludes back at your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off saves you the hassle of finding a meeting spot
- ✓Cover more ground than you would alone—your guide's efficient itinerary saves precious time
- ✓Eat like a local as you dine on a delicious traditional lunch
- ✓A private tour enables you to go at a pace that suits you—so there's no need to rush
What you'll see & do
- ✓7:15am,your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby, drive 1.5h to world culture heritage site-Mt.Qingcheng. Leave early to avoid the traffic jam and enjoy the tranquility. If you would prefer late departure, please kindly advise at the time of booking. Upon arrival, take golf carto the entrance. Once you step in the mountain gate,you will see the quaint Taoist style architecture that inspired Dream Works to create the idyllic Panda Village in their movie, Kungfu Panda 3. In these tranquil surroundings, you will begin your half-hour walk uphill to the Moon City Lake where the cable car will lift you up to explore the most significant Taoist temple. Then continue your hike to the mountain top where Laojun Pavilion is located. If weather permits, you can see the Dujiangyan city and beyond. Once you have enjoyed all that the mountain offers, you will board the cable car down from Shangqing Palace for the 30 minute walk to exit Mount Qingcheng.
- ✓After yummy Lunch, visit Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. Your guide will brief you on this ancient engineering marvel – how it works and how it has benefited the local people since the Qin Dynasty (220 BC). From Qinyan Pavilion, continue to Erwang Temple (also known as Two Kings Temple) which was erected in the Qin Dynasty to commemorate the designers of the irrigation system, Li Bing and his son. Afterwards, you will cross the Anlan Suspension Bridge to the main part of Dujiangyan Irrigation System: Fish Mouth Weir and Bottle-Neck Channel ,you will gain deeper understanding how dose Dujiangyan Irrigation System work. Later, exit the irrigation system through Lidui Park and pass through an quite,elegant bonsai garden. Step out of the park,driver will pick you up, return your hotel in Chengdu around 5:00pm.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation according to itinerary
- ✓Lunch at a local restaurant
- ✓Free hotel pickup and drop-off within 3rd ring road
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Round-trip eco golf car at Mt. Qingcheng
- ✓Round-trip cable car at Mt. Qingcheng
What's not included
- ✓Personal expenses
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Dinner
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
We offer free hotel pick-up and drop-off within 3rd ring road
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.