Private Day Trip to Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Qingcheng Mountain from Chengdu

Sightseeing  :  China  :  Sichuan  :  Chengdu  :  Private Day Trips

On this private guided day trip from Chengdu, visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Qingcheng Mountain. The great Dujiangyan Irrigation Project is honored as the 'Treasure of Sichuan', and it still plays a crucial role in the draining off of floodwater, irrigating farms and providing water resources for more than 50 cities in the province. Qingcheng Mountain is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China. In China, Chengdu is always praised as Tian Fu Zhi Guo, which means 'Nature's Storehouse'. The tour starts at 8am, the tour guide and driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel. You will be driven to visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which is is the oldest and only surviving non-dam irrigation system in the world and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. The project consists of three important parts, namely Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou which were scientifically designed to automatically control the water flow of the rivers from the mountains to the plains throughout the year.

Lunch will be at your own expense and tour guide will recommend some local specialties to you.

Afterwards, drive to visit Qingcheng Mountain. Located in the southwest of the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project of China in the Sichuan Province, Qingcheng Mountain is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China. It is also a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot that is covered by luxuriant and verdant trees.

At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will transfer you back to the city and drop you off at the hotel before 6am. Service ends here.