Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Day Trip
Description
Explore two of the most impressive sites in Sichuan Province in a single day. On this day trip from Chengdu, we will discover the ancient Dujiangyan irrigation system and the serenity of Mount Qingcheng, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A perfect mix of ancient engineering and Taoist culture!
Day Trip Details
We will start the day by picking you up from your hotel in Chengdu. Are you ready to embark on this trip to two of Sichuan’s most important places? Let’s get going!
Our first stop will be the Dujiangyan irrigation system, a feat of hydraulic engineering that has been in operation for more than 2,250 years. We'll explore the world’s oldest dam-free irrigation system and the wisdom it holds.
We'll visit the levee known as the Fish Mouth (Yuzui Fish Mouth Levee), the Feisha Yan Spillway, and the Baopingkou water diversion channel, while learning about their fascinating history.
After exploring this marvel of Chinese engineering, we will take a break of approximately one hour so you can have lunch at a local restaurant on your own.
With renewed energy, we will head to Mount Qingcheng, one of the most sacred Taoist sites in China, and, like our previous visit, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its lush vegetation and deep cultural significance, you will have the opportunity to discover the very place where this philosophy was born.
We will visit temples such as the Jianfu Palace, Shangqing Palace, Laojun Pavilion, and Tianshi Cave. To go up, you can choose to hike and enjoy nature or take the cable car if you prefer.
Finally, after a day of about 8-9 hours, we will head back to Chengdu, where the tour will end at Tianfu Square.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
On this tour, you will experience two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sichuan during a single day. Our itinerary includes:
- Pickup from your hotel in Chengdu.
- Visit to the Dujiangyan irrigation system, including:
- The Fish Mouth Levee.
- The Feisha Yan Spillway.
- The Baopingkou water diversion channel.
- Approximate one-hour lunch break.
- Visit to Mount Qingcheng, including:
- Jianfu Palace.
- Shangqing Palace.
- Laojun Pavilion.
- Tianshi Cave.
- Choice to hike or take the cable car at Mount Qingcheng.
- Return to Chengdu, ending at Tianfu Square.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Guided tour of Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng.
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch.
- Entrance fees to specific attractions (if applicable).
- Personal expenses and tips.
MEETING POINT
The meeting point is your hotel in Chengdu. Please be ready at the designated time for pickup.
What's included
- Hotel pickup
- Transportation by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
What's not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees: approximately 160CNY per person
- Tickets for the Qingcheng Mountain cable car: 70CNY per person
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we will pick you up at your hotel in Chengdu between 7:30 and 8:30 am. We recommend being ready at the reception 10 minutes in advance.
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