Overview

Only one and half hours outside of Chengdu, escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Chengdu and visit the oldest irrigation project in the world, the only one gets preserved and still be used. Meanwhile, the half-day adventure hike in Mt. Qingcheng takes you into the home of Tai Chi where you will witness the Taoist way of life. On the way up, you will visit Jianfu Palace and then reach the Tianshi Cave, the birthplace of Taoism. Upon reaching the summit of Qing Cheng Mountain, you will witness an incredible panoramic view.

Highlights

  • Visit the oldest surviving irrigation system in the world in Dujiangyan;

  • Hike to one of the most famous mountains in China, known as the birthplace of Taoism;

  • Mt.Qingcheng served as scenic inspiration to the artists behind the Kung Fu Panda movies;

  • Enjoy the beautiful countryside view at the transition area between Chengdu Plain and Tibetan Plateau;

Itinerary

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Day 1Dujiangyan Irrigation Project - Mount Qingcheng

Early in the morning, our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 am. You will drive about 1.5 hours to Dujiangyan City for an immersive exploration of Chengdu's famed UNESCO World Heritage site — Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. First, visit this great project built in 256 BC, which still plays a vital role in Southwest China today. Ancient people created this ingenious system to solve water diversion, desilting and flood discharge problems. It has worked perfectly for over 2,000 years, making Sichuan the fertile "Land of Abundance".

After lunch in Dujiangyan City, we will drive about half an hour to Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of Taoism.

We will start our mountain hike directly. This scenic mountain features 36 peaks dotted with numerous Taoist temples, ideal for a half-day excursion. The whole trek takes around 3 to 4 hours depending on your pace, winding past various ancient Taoist buildings. You will pass through quiet forest areas and enjoy stunning natural scenery. We will take the cable car for a more relaxed journey, which carries you halfway up the mountain.Rising to 4,134 feet, you will arrive at Laojun Pavilion.

At the summit, you can see red prayer ribbons tied on railings and trees by visitors. You may bring your own ribbon to make a wish if you like. From Laojun Pavilion, you can overlook rolling peaks and distant temples across Mount Qingcheng.

Later, we will walk down along the same route, meet our driver and head back to downtown Chengdu. The tour concludes here.

Meals: Lunch

Book Pirce

Group SizeAdult(Age:8-80) Price P/PChild(Age:4-7) Price P/PInfant(Age:0-3) Price P/P
1 Number $ 286 $ 100 Free
2 Number $ 177 $ 100 Free
3 Number $ 141 $ 100 Free
4 Number $ 133 $ 100 Free
5 Number $ 120 $ 100 Free
6 Number $ 118 $ 100 Free
7 Number $ 111 $ 100 Free
8 Number $ 108 $ 100 Free
9 Number $ 104 $ 100 Free
10 Number $ 100 $ 100 Free

Includes

  • English-speaking tour guide service fee

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver

  • Entrance fee to Mt. Qingcheng including cable car return and Dujiangyan Irrigation Project

  • Lunch in the local restaurant

  • Bottled water

  • Driver and guide’s meals on this trip

Excludes

  • Accommodations

  • Dinner

  • Gratuity to the guide and driver

  • Personal Costs

Trip Notes

  • The quoted price is for a-9 hour tour per day. If you use more than 6 hours or less than 9 hours per day it will still be considered a full day.

  • It is a moderate hiking tour in Mt. Qingcheng which needs 3 hours, a pair of comfortable walking shoes is necessary.

  • Vegetarian food is possible, if you have any food allergy, please tell us ahead of time before booking this tour.

$100-$286USD