Mount Qingcheng & Dujiangyan Day Tour: Heritage Sites

Two world heritage sites in one day: Taoist temples and an ancient irrigation marvel

A private day tour from Chengdu visits Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan, two UNESCO world cultural heritage sites, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch and all transport included. Start at Mount Qingcheng's Taoist temples and walk to the mountain top, then descend by cable car to explore Dujiangyan's 2,200-year-old irrigation system and Erwang Temple before returning to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Qingcheng3h · entry included
2. Dujiangyan Irrigation System2h · entry included

Visit Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan

• Meet guide and driver at hotel
• Drive 1.5 hours to Mount Qingcheng
• Take golf cart to mountain entrance
• Walk uphill to Moon City Lake
• Ride cable car to Taoist temple
• Hike to Laojun Pavilion summit
• Ride cable car down from Shangqing Palace
• Walk 30 minutes to exit Mount Qingcheng
• Enjoy local lunch
• Visit Dujiangyan Irrigation Project
• See Qinyan Pavilion and Erwang Temple
• Cross Anlan Suspension Bridge
• Explore Fish Mouth Weir and Bottle-Neck Channel
• Exit via Lidui Park and bonsai garden
• Driver returns you to Chengdu hotel

The experience

Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel at 7:15am for the 1.5-hour drive to Mount Qingcheng, timed to beat the traffic and arrive when the mountain is quietest. An eco golf car takes you to the gate, where Taoist-style architecture opens onto winding paths through moss-covered roofs and ancient temples. A half-hour walk uphill leads to Moon City Lake. From there the cable car lifts you to Shangqing Palace, the most significant Taoist temple on the mountain. The hike continues to Laojun Pavilion at the top, where clear weather reveals views across Dujiangyan city and beyond. You descend by cable car from Shangqing Palace, then walk 30 minutes back to the exit.

After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour moves to Dujiangyan Irrigation System, built in the Qin Dynasty (220 BC) and still functioning. Your guide explains how the ancient engineering works: the Fish Mouth Weir and Bottle-Neck Channel that have watered the region for over two millennia. You cross the Anlan Suspension Bridge to see the main structures, then walk through Lidui Park and a quiet bonsai garden before your driver returns you to your hotel around 5pm.

The tour operates in all weather. Bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for the conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you prefer a later departure time, let the operator know when booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel and back.
• English-speaking guide.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• eco golf car at Mount Qingcheng.
• round-trip cable car at Mount Qingcheng.
• entry to both sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by ChengDu WestChinaGo Travel Service

Is this one for you?An English-speaking guide narrates the entire day, so you follow the history and engineering without language barriers. This works for anyone visiting Chengdu for the first time and wanting to see both sites in a single outing, or for travelers who prefer not to navigate the sites alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the walk like on Mount Qingcheng?

Mount Qingcheng involves a half-hour uphill walk to Moon City Lake, then a cable car ride to Shangqing Palace temple, followed by a hike to Laojun Pavilion at the summit. You descend by cable car and walk 30 minutes back to the exit, so the day includes moderate hiking on mountain paths.

How does the Dujiangyan irrigation system still work after 2,200 years?

Dujiangyan's Fish Mouth Weir and Bottle-Neck Channel were engineered in the Qin Dynasty to control water flow without dams, directing it into channels that irrigate the region. Your guide explains the mechanics at each stop, and you walk across the Anlan Suspension Bridge to see the structures firsthand.

Is lunch included, and can I request dietary changes?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price. Tell the operator about any dietary requirements when you book so they can arrange it with the restaurant.

What if I want to start later in the day?

The standard departure is 7:15am to avoid traffic and enjoy Mount Qingcheng's quieter morning hours. If you prefer a later start, advise the operator at booking and they will arrange it.

Does the tour work in bad weather?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold, and wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip for wet paths.