Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour
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4.9/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour worth booking?
Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour is a 9-hour experience in Chengdu, China, from $90 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (12)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $90 per person
Our English guides are experienced and knowledgeable. They are still sticking with inbound tourism after the 3 years hard time. A lot of English guides gave up tourism during the past 3 years and changed their jobs. Howe
What you get
About this experience
Our English guides are experienced and knowledgeable. They are still sticking with inbound tourism after the 3 years hard time. A lot of English guides gave up tourism during the past 3 years and changed their jobs. However, we still kept the most experienced guide and they are really know what to do with their jobs. We provides 4 options for clients with different demands. If you want to see the more active pandas with less crowds, you can choose the option 1 to visit Dujiangyan panda base and irrigation park as a day tour. However, if you have already seen the pandas before and you like hiking in the nature, please choose the option 2 to visit the UNESCO's natural and cultural heritage-Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan irrigation system. Furthermore, if you only need a private transfer to those attractions, please select the option 3 and 4
What's included
Included
- Government tax
- English guide service(Option 1 and 2 only, includes guide's admission fees))
- 1 bottled water/person/day
- Private car with air-con
Not included
- Lunch(approximately USD 5/person)
- Cable car in Mt. Qingcheng(USD 9/person)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Mount Qingcheng
Option 1: For this option, you will visit the No. 1 mountain in west Sichuan-Mt. Qingcheng. So as the name "Mountain with Greens", the mountain is 98% covered by forests to be a natural oxygen bar. We will drive 1.5 hours from Chengdu downtown to Mt. Qingcheng and then walk about 1 hour to Yuecheng Lake. We will visit Jianfu temple on the way. The lake is right at the bottom of Summit Zhangren and it was formed by underground spring. The mist on the lake and the surrounds makes great picture in the morning. After that lake, we can catch the cable to the middle of mountain in 10 mins and then walk another 40 mins to the mountain top-Laojun Palace. You will have a bird eye of the whole Chengdu plain if the weather is good. In the end, we will follow the same way back the parking lot.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Dujiangyan Panda Park
Option 2: In this option, you can visit the much less crowded panda base at Dujiangyan. There is a panda base in Chengdu downtown, however, it is also the most crowded panda base as it is the closed one from Chengdu city center. You normally need to wait hours no matter how early you leave from your hotel. There are always hundreds of Chinese tourists are earlier than you(someone reach the pandas at 6:30 am to wait for the opening at 7:30 am). On the other hand, Dujiangyan is cooler than Chengdu downtown as it is at a higher mountain. You know, pandas are more active in the cooler weather. So, you can see the more active pandas in Dujiangyan panda base but with much less crowds.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
After we finish Mt. Qingcheng or Panda park. We will drive you to this shopping mall with a "Hogwarts School“ style bookstore. We can take very nice pictures inside and we can also have lunch there if you prefer western food. If you prefer Chinese food for lunch, we can surely recommend you nice local restaurants
30 minutes here
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
In the afternoon, we will visit the other part of the UNESCO's nature and culture heritage- Dujiangyan irrigation system. It is the older man-made irrigation system which benefits Sichuan for nearly 2300 years and it is working now. Our guide will show you around the park and share you all the backgrounds such as how the irrigation system working, how it became a livelihood project from a military strategy, who the founder of this massive system is, what ancient Chinese intelligence and philosophy are, etc. Once you enjoyed with the journey, we will escort you back your Chengdu hotel at around 18:00.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Option 2 (English)
English guide service Mt. Qingcheng/irrigation park: English guided tour to visit Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan irrigation park in one day Pickup included
Option 3 (Chinese)
Chinese speaking driver only Panda/irrigation park: Private transfer by a Chinese speaking driver from Chengdu to Dujiangyan panda park and irrigation park. No English guide. Pickup included
Option 1 (English)
English guide service Panda and irrigation park: English guided tour to visit Dujiangyan panda park and Dujiangyan irrigation park in one day Pickup included
Option 4 (Chinese)
Chinese Speaking driver only Mt.Qingcheng/irrigation park: Private transfer from Chengdu to Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan irrigation project park. No English guide. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Real China travel
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Irrigation system became super interesting even for the un-interested! And beautiful scenery!
Our tour guy was so good but can’t remember his name. He was so informative and educational and we were with my 14 and year old and they even really enjoyed joyed it. We all learned a lot and the scenery was beautiful, very picturesque. I’d highly recommend.
via Viator
Fascinating and...
Fascinating and educational tour. Incredible to see a water management system that's lasted over 1500 years and is still in use. Plus the pandas were worth the long drive.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to working for you again in the future.
via Viator
Great Visit to Mt Qingcheng and Dujiangyan
We chose this tour together with one visiting the Panda Reserve and the Sanxingdui Museum. Originally, this tour was planned for our second day, but because of an event happening near the museum, the agency suggested swapping the two days. The change worked very smoothly and everything stayed well organised. This tour took us to Mt Qingcheng, an important spiritual center for Taoism, and to the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. Mt Qingcheng was quite busy, but because of the mist the mountain had a slightly mysterious and atmospheric feeling, which made the visit quite special. The Dujiangyan Irrigation Project was also fascinating, especially when understanding how advanced the engineering was so many centuries ago. Our guide and driver Victor was very informative, spoke excellent English, and everything was punctual and arranged in a very efficient way. We also enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant, where we tried dishes typical of the area, which were all delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Taoism and the impressive history and engineering of the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the detailed reviews. We look forward to working for you again.
via Viator
A great day tour from Chengdu
We did the Pandas and then the Irrigation system - a really good combination. The Dujiangyan panda base is quieter than the Breeding centre in Chengdu. Really easy to see the Giant and Red Pandas. The Irrigation system was interesting, lovely views, lots of walking and the Taoist temple was beautiful. Our guide Cora was lovely and driver excellent.
via Viator
Private family tour to Chengdu/ Jiuzhaigou
Our family used Real China Travel for our private Chengdu/ Jiuzhaigou tour in July 2025 . Victor is very knowledgeable about the attractions in and around Chengdu. He makes every stop interesting, especially the Dujiangyan irrigation project. It has certainly left us with deeper understanding of the project. We also appreciate him guilding us to the most interesting sites first when time runs short. Would highly recommend Real China Travel and Victor for anyone considering travelling to Chengdu.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $90 to $320
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chengdu.
How much does Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $90 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chengdu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chengdu is not rushed.
Is Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chengdu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chengdu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chengdu and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chengdu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chengdu?
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On Outty we rank every Chengdu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit, Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum, Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chengdu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chengdu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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