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Dujiangyan Irrigation System

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Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Chengdu

In a nutshell

An ancient water-control system from the third century BC that still irrigates the plain, with riverside walks and temples.

Rating & popularity

#5 of 5

in our Chengdu guide

Visit duration

Full day

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An ancient water-control system from the third century BC that still irrigates the plain, with riverside walks and temples.

Know before you go

Combine with Mount Qingcheng for a full day.

What to book

A full-day tour with a guide.

What to check before you pay

  • Confirm total time on the coach versus time at each stop.
  • Check whether entrance fees and lunch are included.
  • Look for a pick-up point close to your hotel, not just a central meeting spot.

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Dujiangyan Panda Base and Mount Qingcheng (opens in a new tab)

34 8 h

The Panda is the Highlights in Chengdu tour,Dujiangyan Panda Paradise is the only research institute in China that focused on panda disease prevention and control and field rescue.  which are fully open to the public, with a total of 40 sets of panda shelters. After watching the lovely panda, we will take a bus to Qingcheng Mountain Area, which is a world cultural heritage, a holy place of Taoism in the world. One of the birthplaces of Taoism in China. The Tour time is about 4 hours. After the tour, professional drivers will send you back to the hotel in Chengdu. Finish the day trip.

from$60

One Day Trip to Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mount QingCheng Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 6 h – 7 h

The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is originally constructed around 256BC by the State of Qin as an irrigation and flood control project, it is still in use today. The system’s infrastructure is on the Min River,the longest tributary of the Yangtze. The area is in the west part of the Chengdu Plain, at the confluence between the Sichuan basin and the Tibetan plateau.The Dujiangyan, the Zhengguo Canal in Shaanxi and the Lingqu Canal in Guangxi are collectively known as the "three great hydraulic engineering projects of the Qin." Mount Qingcheng is a mountain in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, China. It is considered one of the birthplaces of Taoism and one of most important Taoist centres in China. It is home to Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.At a height of only 1,260 meters (4,133 feet), Mount Qingcheng is one of the best day trekking options surrounding Chengdu.

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Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

12 9 h – 10 h

Our English guides are experienced and knowledgeable. They are still sticking with inbound tourism after the 3 years hard time. A lot of English guides gave up tourism during the past 3 years and changed their jobs. However, we still kept the most experienced guide and they are really know what to do with their jobs. We provides 4 options for clients with different demands. If you want to see the more active pandas with less crowds, you can choose the option 1 to visit Dujiangyan panda base and irrigation park as a day tour. However, if you have already seen the pandas before and you like hiking in the nature, please choose the option 2 to visit the UNESCO's natural and cultural heritage-Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan irrigation system. Furthermore, if you only need a private transfer to those attractions, please select the option 3 and 4

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Chengdu: Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng Group Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 8 h – 9 h

1. Small join-in group from 2 to 10 people only. 2. Sightseeing tour only, no shopping stops, no hidden cost. 3. Excellent English guide service. 4. High quality day tour at affordable price. Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world; and a wonder of water project. The project consists of three major parts, namely Yuzui(fish mouth stream dividing dyke), Feishayan(sand-spilling dam) and Baopingkou(precious bottle neck). They were scientifically designed to automatically control the water. Mt. Qingcheng is a famous Taoist mountain in China. It is also an attractive and intriguing scenic spot covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. The mountain is surrounded by numerous peaks and shaped like a city, is dubbed 'the most peaceful and secluded mountain under heaven' .

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All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan (opens in a new tab)

29 9 h

Visit two world cultural heritage sites - Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng in one day. Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng were the inspiration for the Dream Works team to create the Panda Village in Kungfu Panda 3. Your experienced guide will take you to explore ancient Taoist temples with winding paths, verdant trees and mossy green roofs in Mount Qingcheng as well as the jade colored streams and ancient architecture of Dujiangyan. A tasty local lunch, entrance fees, cable car/Eco Golf Car fare, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

from$229

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