Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Dam Guided Day Trip from Chengdu

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About this activity

Enjoy a guided day tour to Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Dam to explore the wonderful scenery and the greatest water conservancy project in Chinese history. Mount Qingcheng is a sacred place of Taoism, so there are many Taoist temples scattered among the trees. The mountain is covered by numerous green trees which go straight up to the sky and the trees are unique to this region. There are also many unique plants and insects. Due to the comparative high sea level and the green plants, the oxygen there is profuse and clear.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: China Exploration

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Qingchengshan Entrance ticket, boat ticket of Yuecheng Lake, Up Cable car
Included: Insurance for per person
Included: Dujiangyan Dam Entrance ticket, Sightseeing bus
Included: Private English-Speaking guide
Included: Local Chinese Lunch
Included: All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks (unless specified)
Not included: airport pick-up or drop-off service

Itinerary

Mount Qingcheng

4 hours Admission included

Your Chengdu tour starts in the early morning as your guide will pick up you from your hotel and then head to Mount Qingcheng in an hour’ drive. You will enjoy the beautiful Chengdu plain and villages en route. After the Sichuan earthquake, they have been rebuilt successfully, and some of the villager's house even can be compared with villas in Europe.

Arrive in Mount Qingcheng, take the cable car up the mountain very quickly, and then you will hike up about 30 minutes to the Summit of Mount Qingcheng, Shangqinggong Palace. Here you will have a bird's eye view of Mount Qingcheng. It is almost a water color picture, and the most beautiful scene will be the waving mountains hiding in the light fog. Hike down the mountain on the zigzag mountain trails.

The Heaven Master Cave will be the most important place you will visit in Mount Qingcheng. Here you will admire the huge and old Ginkgo tree which is said to be planted by Master Zhangdaoling 2000 years ago. You can also learn about the harmony theory of Taoism.

Enjoy your lunch at the restaurant of the temple, it is a simple Chinese lunch, but it has a breathtaking setting inside the temple.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System

2 hours Admission included

After you descend the mountain in the afternoon, after 20 minutes' driving, you will arrive in Dujiangyan Dam. Dujiangyan Dam is the most famous ancient Chinese Dam, and it is still functioning. Then take sightseeing bus to enjoy the scenery of Dujiangyan Dam. Here you will learn about how ancient China made full use of the local landscape and to build this great project. After that you will be brought back to your hotel where your tour concludes.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Aijia International Boutique Apartment
Chopin Short-term Rent Apartmen
Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG
Cheng Xin Apartment
7 Days Inn Chengdu Yanshikou East Main Street
Home Inn Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Sichuan University
Chunyi V Hotel Chunxi Road Taikooli
Hailunboyue Hotel
Fusida Hotel Chengdu Wenwu
Chunyi. book Hotel Xinnanmen
Haojiayuan Apartment Hotel
Hongyu Express Hotel

and 1,619 more pickup points

Your hotel in Chengdu city

Using your ticket

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
It is recommended to wear sportswear and comfortable walking shoes for the hiking tour
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
It is recommended to wear sportswear and comfortable walking shoes for the hiking tour