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Explore sacred Mount Qingcheng and the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System on a private full-day tour from Chengdu with hotel transfers and expert guidance.
This private full-day tour provides an immersive exploration of two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sichuan province: Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The experience begins with hotel pickup within Chengdu’s Second Ring Road, followed by a comfortable 1.5-hour drive to Mount Qingcheng. Known as one of the birthplaces of Taoism, the mountain offers serene trails, historic temples, and lush forested landscapes, which guests explore over three hours with personalized commentary from their private guide.
At noon, the tour travels to Dujiangyan City for a break and lunch at individual expense. In the afternoon, the journey continues to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a legendary engineering marvel constructed in the 3rd century BCE that still prevents floods and irrigates the Chengdu Plain today. The guide provides detailed insights into its unique structure and historical importance while walking through the park's key viewpoints.
The trip concludes with a smooth return drive, arriving back at your Chengdu hotel in the early evening. Combining ancient philosophy, historic engineering, and picturesque nature, this tour delivers an insightful and comfortable day trip from Chengdu.
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Additional Information
● Please provide your complete hotel name, address, and accurate contact details, including a valid WhatsApp number and email address, when booking
● The local operator will contact you by phone or message the day before the tour to confirm the exact pick-up time. If you have not received confirmation, please contact the local number provided on your voucher
● Please be ready at the hotel lobby or designated pick-up point at least 15 minutes before the confirmed departure time
● Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available for hotels within Chengdu's 3rd Ring Road. Transfers from hotels outside this area are not included unless expressly confirmed by the local operator. Please note that the description refers to pick-up within the 2nd Ring Road, so the exact service area should be confirmed before booking
● Please select your preferred option carefully: an English-speaking guide, a Spanish-speaking guide, or transportation only without a guide. If you select the transportation-only option, no guiding service will be provided at either attraction
● Please bring your original valid passport, as it may be required for admission or ticket verification
● This is an approximately 11-hour excursion visiting both Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The itinerary involves walking on uneven paths, stone steps, slopes, and outdoor trails. A reasonable level of physical fitness is recommended
● Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip and bring weather-appropriate clothing, a rain jacket or umbrella, and drinking water. Portable snacks are recommended, as the excursion involves a full day of sightseeing
● The cable car, Yuecheng Lake boat ride, and shuttle bus at Mount Qingcheng are not included and must be paid for separately if used. These services are subject to availability, operating schedules, and weather conditions
● Lunch is not included. A lunch break is scheduled in Dujiangyan, where guests can purchase meals at their own expense
● The itinerary and visiting times may be adjusted due to weather conditions, traffic, visitor restrictions, or the operating schedules of the attractions
● The tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for visitors with significant mobility difficulties
● Please respect the religious and cultural significance of Mount Qingcheng's Taoist temples and follow local instructions throughout the visit
Inclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chengdu city center (within the 3rd Ring Road)
✔ Private vehicle transportation
✔ English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (select when booking)
✔ Entrance for Qingcheng mountain and Dujiangyan Scenic Area
✔ Only transportation without guides (if selected when booking)
Exclusions
✖ Pickup and drop-off service for hotels outside the city center
✖ Cable car, Yuecheng Lake boat, and shuttle bus
✖ Guides if not selected option when booking
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Downtown Chengdu hotel (within the 3rd Ring Road)