Chengdu Trip Overview
Explore two UNESCO-listed sites of Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Irrigation System on this full-day private tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, hike and use the convenient cable car to discover major temples, pavilions and other attractions at Qingcheng Mountain, which is considered as the birthplace of China’s Taoism. Learn about Taoism’s belief, history and soul. Marvel at Dujiangyan Irrigation System- the world’s oldest non-dam irrigation facility, gain fascinating insight into the mystifying construction, see and learn how the structure led to significant agricultural development in the region. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car and lunch.
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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Chengdu, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Explore two UNESCO-listed sites of Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Irrigation System on this full-day private tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, hike and use the convenient cable car to discover major temples, pavilions and other attractions at Qingcheng Mountain, which is considered as the birthplace of China’s Taoism. Learn about Taoism’s belief, history and soul. Marvel at Dujiangyan Irrigation System- the world’s oldest non-dam irrigation facility, gain fascinating insight into the mystifying construction, see and learn how the structure led to significant agricultural development in the region. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car and lunch.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Qingcheng, Qingcheng Mountain Town, Chengdu 611844 China
Meet up at the lobby of your Chengdu Downtown hotel in the morning, greeting by your knowledgeable and friendly personal guide then transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Leshan Giant Buddha(approx.1 hour), relax on the way and enjoy beautiful countryside view.
As the UNESCO Site, Mount Qingcheng is one of the birthplaces of the Taoist religion and It is also a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot that is covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. There are 36 peaks in the mountain, more than 20 ancient temples and religious sites for Taoism, it exudes a strong flavor of Taoist culture and the buildings demonstrate the Sichuan style of architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jianfu Palace, VHWF+V5V, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 611844
Follow your tour guide to take the battery bus to the main entrance, explore the highlights of Qigncheng Mountain, including different temples, pavilions, and other attractions. Get to know their history and stories.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tianshi Cave, Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan 611844 China
Move on to Tianshi Cave.You will see a Sui Dynasty (581-618) statue of Zhang Tianshi who is known as the founder of Taoism on Mt. Qingcheng. Explore three other buildings: Sanhuang Palace, the Sanqing Palace and the Huangdi Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Back Peak of Qingcheng Mountain, Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan 611844 China
Next, take cable car to Shangqing Palace, Qingsheng’s must-see building. The Shuangqing Palace was originally built during the Jin Dynasty (265-420), it was destroyed and rebuilt several times in history. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide and admire the ancient temple, its relics and ancient gingko trees.
Walk to Laojun Pavilion, learn the history and enjoy amazing view of the surrounding area.
Descend by cable car to the foot of the mountain. Then enjoy lunch in the local village.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dujiangyan Irrigation System, On the Minjiang River at the west of Dujiangyan, Dujiangyan 611830 China
In the afternoon, you will visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the great technological achievement of ancient China. For more than 2,300 years of irrigation, Dujiangyan has benefited the local people just as it prevents Min River basin from annual flooding and made the ancient Shu State a famed ‘land of abundance’. This system still plays an indispensable function in agriculture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erwang Temple, East of Minjiang River, Dujiangyan 611830 China
Driving to Qinyan Pavilion which is the highest point of Dujiangyan Irrigation Park for a panoramic view of Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
Continue to explore Erwang Temple(Two king’s Temple) which was built to honor the irrigation system’s designers.
Next, view two of Dujiangyan’s best-known sections — Fish Mouth Weir and Bottle-Neck Channel. See and learn how it work.
Finally, stroll around the Lidui Park to enjoy the beautiful garden and see local’s exercise
After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu.
Duration: 1 hour
