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Dujiangyan Pandas and UNESCO Irrigation System Private Experience

5.0 (one review) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Dujiangyan Pandas and UNESCO Irrigation System Private Experience

About this activity

Dujiangyan Panda Base & Irrigation System Private Day Tour

Get ready for a full day of wildlife, culture, and history! Start at Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you’ll see giant pandas and red pandas up close in natural, spacious enclosures. Learn about their habits, diet, and conservation while enjoying plenty of photo opportunities in a peaceful setting.

Afterward, savor authentic Sichuan cuisine at a local-favorite restaurant before exploring the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site over 2,000 years old. Walk along scenic rivers, cross the Anlan Suspension Bridge, and visit Erwang Temple while discovering how this ingenious ancient system still protects farmland and communities today.

With private transport, an English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees included, this personalized tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience Chengdu’s most iconic wildlife and historic attractions.

Book now for an unforgettable day in Chengdu!

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Chengdu Panda Tour Guide Michelle

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: English speaking local tour guide(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
  • Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Lunch at a local restaurant (Only for those who booked" All Inclusive Tour" Option)
  • Included: All required entrance tickets(Only if you booked "All Inclusive Tour"Option)

Not included

  • Not included: Personal expense
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Dujiangyan Panda Base

    2 min Admission not included

    During your visit to Dujiangyan Panda Base, you’ll get up close to China’s beloved giant pandas in a peaceful, natural setting at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain.

    With a comfortable private transfer from Chengdu, your guide will lead you through bamboo-lined paths while sharing insights about panda habits, diet, personality, and conservation efforts.

    You will:

    Watch giant pandas eat, play, climb, and relax.

    Observe both young and adult pandas.

    See adorable red pandas in their forest habitat.

    Learn about panda rescue and rehabilitation work.

    Enjoy a quieter, less crowded environment and take great photos.

    The visit lasts about 2–3 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore at a relaxed pace and enjoy one of China’s most memorable wildlife experiences.

  2. Dujiangyan Irrigation System

    2 hours Admission not included

    During your visit to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, you’ll explore one of the world’s oldest and most impressive water projects, built over 2,000 years ago and still in use today.

    With your private guide, walk through this UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn how ancient engineers controlled flooding and irrigated farmland without a single dam.

    You will:

    Stand at the Fish Mouth Levee to see how the Min River is divided to prevent floods.

    Cross Anlan Suspension Bridge for panoramic river views.

    Visit Erwang Temple to learn about Li Bing and his son, the engineers behind this masterpiece.

    Enjoy scenic mountain and river views along peaceful walking paths.

    The visit lasts 2–3 hours, offering a perfect mix of history, engineering, and natural beauty.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Jinjiang Hotel Chengdu East Building

We will arrive at your hotel lobby at the agreed time and wait for you holding a sign with your name on it.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Round-trip private car service

    Includes private car and driver for round-trip transportation. Does not include guide, tickets, or meals.

    Pickup included

    Pickup included

  • Private Guide & Car Service

    Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).

    Pickup included

    Pickup included

  • Private All Inclusive Tour

    All Inclusive Tour: Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch ,all required tickets

    Pickup included

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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