All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan

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Chengdu, China

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Exploring the scenic Sichuan province beyond Chengdu can prove difficult without a car of your own. Instead, let a guide handle the logistics as you embark on a full-day, private tour to two of the area's UNESCO World Heritage sites—the city of Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of China’s Taoist religion. Snap photos of ancient architecture, explore temples, and see the inspiration behind the village in the "Kung Fu Panda" movies.

Hotel pickup and drop-off saves you the hassle of finding a meeting spot
Cover more ground than you would alone—your guide's efficient itinerary saves precious time
Eat like a local as you dine on a delicious traditional lunch
A private tour enables you to go at a pace that suits you—so there's no need to rush

What's Included

Lunch at a local restaurant
English-speaking guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off within 3rd ring road
Private transportation according to itinerary
Round-trip cable car at Mt. Qingcheng
Round-trip eco golf car at Mt. Qingcheng

Personal expenses
Gratuities
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We offer free hotel pick-up and drop-off within 3rd ring road

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Itinerary

Begin your day with early pickup from your downtown Chengdu hotel and travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Mount Qingcheng, one of China’s most important centers of Taoism. This lush, forested mountain is known for its peaceful atmosphere and even inspired the setting of the panda village in "Kung Fu Panda 3".

On arrival, ride an electric cart to the entrance before setting out to explore the mountain’s temples, pavilions, and scenic pathways. Make your way to Moon City Lake, then ride the cable car up to Shangqing Palace, one of Qingcheng’s most significant sites. Perched about 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level and dating back to the Jin Dynasty, this beautifully restored complex features serene halls and an ancient ginkgo tree.

Continue hiking to Laojun Pavilion, where, weather permitting, you can enjoy sweeping views over the city of Dujiangyan below. After descending by foot and cable car, stop for lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Qinyan Pavilion for panoramic views of the historic Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

Learn about this remarkable third-century BC engineering feat, the world’s oldest surviving non-dam irrigation system, which still channels water from the Min River to surrounding farmland. Continue to Erwang Temple, a grand wooden complex honoring the system’s creators, then walk across the Anlan Suspension Bridge to see two of Dujiangyan’s most important features: the Fish Mouth Weir and the Bottle-Neck Channel.

Stroll through Lidui Park and its elegant bonsai gardens before relaxing on the return drive to Chengdu, where your private tour concludes back at your hotel.

Mount Qingcheng

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 28 reviews

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A very informative trip to beautiful places.

Mikolaj_I, Dec 2025

Both Mount Qinsheng and the Dujiangyan irrigation system are beautiful places teeming with history of taoism and chinese engineering, respectively. I highly recommend everyone visits those spots when in Chengdu. My guide, Amber, was very helpful and friendly. Her informative explanations about the history and meaning of visited places were crucial for satisfying my interest. I would highly recommend this experience.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

True. Dujiangyan and Mt.Qingcheng are very beautiful and historical. Just not so many people know about the value. Glad you chose this trip and enjoyed your time! Thank you for choosing our service!

A cultural and spiritual highlight

Diego_G, Sep 2024

A highlight when visiting Chengdu, a historical mountain with deep cultural and spiritual meaning for Taoism and China. Sharlene was a marvelous guide, knowledgeable, gentle and smart.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your great review and choosing our service. Mt.Qingcheng and Dujiangyan are less well known yet very spiritual and important to local Thank you again for coming to our hometown!

Early summer vacation

xiaolei_w, Jun 2024

We had a great time and our guide was very knowledgeable... this is the first time we visited chengdu, and we loved this city.

Good tour away from the city

Christopher_K, Apr 2024

I booked this for my parents and they enjoyed the tour. They were lucky with good weather and the tour guide brought them to a highly rated restaurant for lunch. The car was comfortable and spacious.

Best tour in Chengdu

Yan_L, Apr 2024

The tour guide Cassie was the best tour guide I have met. She explained the rich history behind the sites very well and my son was captivated by the intriguing stories. The driver was also very nice and helpful. Overall it felt like traveling with good friends instead of with a company. I would recommend this tour company to everyone.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you Yan! All the best to you and your boy! BR Lily Chen

Excellent

Yi_L, Nov 2019

Our guide, Lucy, was very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Lucy was very flexible with the itinerary and customised it according to our requests. Lucy also shared with us many tips and popular eateries we can consider in Chengdu. Separately, the booking process was simple and Lily, the sales representative was responsive and informative. Highly recommend! Suitable for all types of travellers, family with elderly, family with young children, couple or even solo.

The tour was good. Our tour guide...

Nathan Z, Aug 2017

The tour was good. Our tour guide, Ivy Wang did a wonderful job. She took care of us the whole trip and accommodated to our needs during the entire trip. We will definitely recommend her.

This was a great tour! Our guide...

Kelly M, Jun 2017

This was a great tour! Our guide Abby was very knowledgeable and was an amazing guide. We enjoyed the beautiful hike easy up Mount Qingcheng to the Taoist Temple. There were so many beautiful photo opportunities and Abby allowed us to move at our own pace. The Dujiangyan irrigation system was also another beautiful site. This was a FULL day tour with lunch- which was very good as well. Abby and Lily handled all the transportation and ticket arrangements so all we had to do was to sit back and relax and take in the wonderful sites.

First, my compliments to a very...

Michael_P, Apr 2017

First, my compliments to a very professional, knowledgeable and attentive guide Mia. The Dujiangyan Irrigation project truly shows the intellect and engineering abilities of the builders. If the stunning visuals are not enough, the scope of the project should impress anyone. A photography buffs delight. Sadly, only limited physically challenged access assistance available. The initial impression of the Mt. Qingcheng park is just as impressive as the visit. However, physically challenged access is limited to the base portion of the park and anyone who wants to visit the top needs to have great walking shoes, be willing to do some climbing, and have lots of energy for a lengthy effort.

This was a great introduction to the...

CarolAnn_L, Mar 2017

This was a great introduction to the outer reaches of Chengdu! Cassie was a really wonderful tour guide and Fish provided good driving service as we drove out to Mount Quingcheng and Dujiangyan. Cassie and Fish kindly postponed my departure time, since I'd just flown in from California the night before, but I recommend sticking with the early departure time. We ended up stuck in both morning 1.5 hours and evening 2.5 hours rush hour traffic which was quite bad and I'm from San Francisco so I know bad traffic!. Besides the traffic, the tour agenda was just right. Seeing the World Heritage sites was fascinating, and Cassie provided a running commentary that was both informative and entertaining. The extra transportation at Mt. Qingcheng electric cart, boat, and aerial lift was helpful to someone experiencing jet lag and feeling the effects of elevation. We stopped at a very good neighborhood restaurant for lunch, and I got to see the kitchen and some of the cooking! Be prepared to eat with chopsticks! Then we toured the Dujiangyan irrigation system which is an amazing engineering and construction project still functioning since 200BC! We didn't have time to drive to the top most viewing spot, but walked all around the project area near the river level. I'll go to the overhead viewing spot if I ever go back, but the diorama set up in the Qinyan Pavilion gave a good overview of how the project was designed, as long as Cassie was there to translate the signs! I recommend this excursion for those that want to get out of downtown Chengdu and see some of the countryside.

This tour was fantastic! The guide...

Michael K, Feb 2017

This tour was fantastic! The guide was really friendly and informative, and the driver was extremely professional. Highly recommended!

We had an absolutely amazing day...

David B, Nov 2016

We had an absolutely amazing day with Lily from WestChinaGo Travel Service. The entire experience was incredibly personalized, well-balanced, and fun from start to finish. Lily was extremely professional and thoughtful and incredibly responsive to our inquiries and needs. She was particularly attentive to each member of our group's needs which made for a very positive experience.