Private Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour from Chongqing

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a day away from the city and experience the grandeur of the Sichuan region’s scenic wonders on this full-day tour to Qingcheng Mountain and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admire how temples and halls are seemingly carved into the thick forest of bamboo trees and caves at Qingcheng Mountain, where you’ll take a boat ride and a hike with your guide. Marvel at the construction of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which was built in 256 BC and led to significant irrigation and agricultural development of the region.The tour proposed is very convenient with Chongqing hotel pickup and drop-off.

What's Included

Lunch at a local restaurant
Professional English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Boat ride at Qingchengshan
Admission of all the places list in the itinerary
Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Excursion bus at Qingchengshan and Dujiangyan
Round-trip bullet train tickets to Chengdu
Cable car at Qingchengshan
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Departs from your city hotel or residence in Chongqing city. Return point: Returns to original departure point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mount Qingcheng

    Escape the hustle and bustle of city and enjoy the natural beauty the Sichuan province on this full-day trip. Starting from pick up at your hotel in Chongqing,take the bullet train to Chengdu. Your first stop is Qingcheng Mountain. In addition to its incredibly lush surroundings and secluded tranquility, the mountain boasts of number of well-preserved Taoist temples. Take a boat ride across the Yuecheng lake and follow your guide on a two-hour hike up the mountain, visiting various temples along the way such as the Jianfu temple, from the Tang Dynasty, or the Tianshi Cave, finished during the Qing Dynasty and where a famous Taoist master once taught. Take the same trail back down, or, for a more relaxing experience, take the cable car to the bottom of the mountain (own expense).

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Dujiangyan Irrigation System

    After lunch at a local restaurant (included), enjoy the drive to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Built in 256 BC to provide irrigation and flood control to the region, the Dujiangyan is one of the greatest hydraulic engineering projects of the Qin Dynasty. See the fish mouth levee, named for its conical head resembling the mouth of a fish, and learn about the significant role it plays in the system. The Dujiangyan area also boasts a beautiful landscape and many cultural relics and historical sites. Visit the Two Kings Temple and the Dragon-Taming Temple, and admire the style of traditional Chinese architecture and the intricate designs of ancient statues. Stroll around the gardens of Lidui Park and see how engineering masterpieces blend well with the park’s natural landscape. After the full day visit take bullet train back to Chongqing, your driver will meet you at the exit of Chongqing station and take you to the hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be advised that a moderate amount of walking is involved and the hike up Qingcheng Mountain involves a few steep slopes; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Supplied by Samtour of Chengdu OTC Travel

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