Dujiangyan Irrigation & Mount Qingcheng private day tour

A dam built in 256 BC still controls the river that feeds the region.

This private day tour from Chengdu visits two sites: the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a 2,000-year-old engineering project that diverted the Min River into canals and transformed the Chengdu Plain into one of China's most fertile regions, and Mount Qingcheng, a hiking destination that inspired the landscapes in DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda films. The tour runs nine hours with a live guide in English or Chinese, includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch at a local restaurant, and bottled water. All areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dujiangyan Irrigation System2h · entry included
2. Mount Qingcheng4h · entry included

Visit Dujiangyan and Mt. Qingcheng

• Explore Dujiangyan Irrigation project
• Hike Mt. Qingcheng

The experience

Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the centerpiece. Built in 256 BC, it consists of three main parts: the Fish Mouth Water-Dividing Dam, the Flying Sand Spillway, and the Bottle-Neck Channel. When completed, the system automatically diverted the Min River into irrigation canals without the need for gates or locks: a feat of hydraulic engineering that remains in use today. The dam's success turned the Chengdu Plain into one of China's most fertile agricultural regions, and you'll see how the water management still works after more than two millennia.

Mount Qingcheng follows as the second stop. The mountain is known for hiking trails and scenery that caught the attention of DreamWorks animators. The landscape inspired visual elements in the Kung Fu Panda films. The terrain suits a range of fitness levels, and the mountain offers both the physical activity of hiking and views across the region shaped by the irrigation system you saw earlier.

The day runs nine hours total from pickup at your hotel. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks English or Chinese, depending on your choice at booking. Lunch is at a local restaurant featuring fresh, seasonal food. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
• live guide in English or Chinese.
• lunch at a local restaurant with fresh, seasonal food.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and MNP

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chengdu kungfu Class

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Chinese, so you choose the language that works for you before booking. This private tour means the pace and stops follow your interests, not a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and MNP.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly is the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and why is it still important?

Dujiangyan Irrigation is a water management system built in 256 BC that diverts the Min River into canals to irrigate the Chengdu Plain. It has three main components: the Fish Mouth Water-Dividing Dam, the Flying Sand Spillway, and the Bottle-Neck Channel. The system works automatically without gates or locks and remains in active use today, making it one of the world's oldest continuously operating irrigation projects and the reason the Chengdu Plain became one of China's most fertile regions.

Is Mount Qingcheng a difficult hike, or can anyone do it?

Mount Qingcheng is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so the hike is accessible to most travelers. The mountain is known for its trails and scenery. It inspired landscape elements in DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda films. The exact route and difficulty depend on which trails you choose during the day.

How long does the tour take, and what's included in the price?

The tour runs nine hours from hotel pickup to return. Included are the air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English or Chinese, lunch at a local restaurant with fresh food, and bottled water throughout the day. Hotel pickup is included. Gratuities for the guide are not.

Can I book this tour if I use a wheelchair or need accessible facilities?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on this tour are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are allowed. If you have specific accessibility needs, mention them when booking so the operator can arrange the best route and support.