Chengdu One Day Tour to Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mt. Qingcheng

Trip Length

1 Day

Route

Chengdu - Dujiangyan Irrigation System - Mt.Qingcheng – Chengdu

Attractions

World Heritage Sightseeing - Dujiangyan Irrigation system, Headstream of Chinese Taoism -Mt.Qingcheng

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1: Chengdu-Dujiangyan-Mt. Qingcheng-Chengdu

Today's Highlights:

Dujiangyan Irrigation System; Mt. Qingcheng; Sichuan Opera

Details:

Meet in your hotel and drive to Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

Dujiangyan Irrigation system is one of the world first irrigation systems and ratified into the World Cultural Heritage list. It was built between 306-251 BC. Fortunately the Dujiangyan Irrigation system brings the vast Chengdu Plain under irrigation and has protected it against droughts and floods for over 2,300 years. Because of this Chengdu Plain has turned into the land of abundance with a mild climate and fertile soil.

We will have a visit of Mt.Qingcheng Sightseeing in the Afternoon.

Mt.Qingcheng is the headstream of Chinese Taoism. Mt.Qingcheng was also called "Supernatural Beings's Capital", "Original Courty Yard of Taoist Master". After visiting, back to Chengdu. As an option in the evening, enjoy a wonderful variety show of "Face changing" and "Flame Spitting Out" of Sichuan Opera.

Tips:

1. Please take care of your cash when you are in the train station or other crowd places. 2. Taking taxi is convenient in Chengdu. It is not a very big city, usually 20-30 yuan (RMB) is enough. From downtown to airport is usually around 50 yuan. 3. Chengdu is quite famous for its 'Sichuan Cuisine', but it is spicy. Don't forget to enjoy the local food when you are in Chengdu.

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