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Explore the UNESCO Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Step back in time and witness the engineering marvel of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has mastered water management for centuries. Embark on an unforgettable journey through Dujiangyan City, where ancient history meets breathtaking natural beauty. Whether you are booking a private cultural tour, a scenic hiking adventure, or an immersive wildlife excursion, our curated experiences offer unparalleled access to this no-dam irrigation wonder. Discover the perfect blend of historical significance and stunning landscapes. Book your guided tour today to experience one of China's most magnificent engineering feats and create memories that last a lifetime!

4.8/5 avg ratingTours from $3178 unique experiences76% private tours available

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$96–$268 typical

Median price is $200, with a full range of $31–$347

Rating

Rating

4.83★ average

Based on 162 pooled reviews with ~95% positive sentiment

Tour Length

Tour Length

8–12.1 hours typical

Median duration is 9 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Mostly Private & Cultural

76% are private tours and 72% focus on cultural themes

Best Value

Best Value

Wildlife Tours

Averages 4.95★ at $164, which is at or below the typical price

Languages

Languages

7 languages offered

Includes English, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Korean, and Japanese

86 Products

Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour

Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour

10 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.91 (11 reviews)
98%
2%
amazingamazing tourunparalleled expertise
Viator
$90
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Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour
Summary

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 d...

Inclusions
  • 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
Exclusions
  • Lunch(approximately USD 5/person)
  • Cable car in Mt. Qingcheng(USD 9/person)
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Mount Qingcheng
  • Dujiangyan Panda Park
  • Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Good to know
  • 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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan

All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan

9 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.86 (28 reviews)
93.97%
6.03%
excellenthighly recommendhelpful
Viator
$229
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All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan
Summary

Visit two world cultural heritage sites - Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng in one day. Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng were the inspiration for the Dream Works team to create the Panda Village in Kungfu Panda 3. Your experienced guide will take you to explore ancient Taoist temples with winding pat...

Inclusions
  • Private transportation according to itinerary
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off within 3rd ring road
  • English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip eco golf car at Mt. Qingcheng
  • Round-trip cable car at Mt. Qingcheng
Exclusions
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Dinner
Itinerary
  • Mount Qingcheng
  • Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng (Small Group)

Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng (Small Group)

9 hrs
4.8 (14 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$92
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Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng (Small Group)
Summary

Dujiangyan, a wonder of the world's hydraulic engineering system. It still irrigates millions of hectares farming lands on Chengdu plain. Qinngcheng mountain features its landscape and Chinese Taoism.

Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Private Day Tour from Chengdu

Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Private Day Tour from Chengdu

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.73 (26 reviews)
88.2%
11.8%
beautifulwonderful viewexcellent tour
Viator
$231
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Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Private Day Tour from Chengdu
Summary

Enjoy a day away from the city and experience the grandeur of the Sichuan region’s scenic wonders on this full-day tour to Qingcheng Mountain and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admire how temples and halls are seemingly carved into the thick forest of bamboo tree...

Inclusions
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Admission of all the places list in the itinerary
  • Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Boat ride and round-trip cable car at Qingchengshan
  • Excursion bus at Qingchengshan and Dujiangyan
  • Lunch at local restaurant
Itinerary
  • Mount Qingcheng
  • Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please be advised that a moderate amount of walking is involved and the hike up Qingcheng Mountain involves a few steep slopes; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Panda Base/Leshan Giant Buddha/Multi-attraction Tour

Panda Base/Leshan Giant Buddha/Multi-attraction Tour

6 hrs
4.72 (24 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$62
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Panda Base/Leshan Giant Buddha/Multi-attraction Tour
Summary

Chengdu boasts attractions such as the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area,the Panda Base, Dujiangyan Irrigation System,Mount Qingcheng, and Mount Emei. We have combined these attractions into one package

1-Day Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour

1-Day Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour

8 hrsPrivate tour
4.42 (13 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$116
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1-Day Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour
Summary

Visit highlights of Chengdu including the Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System with this private day tour from Chengdu. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

Chengdu: Full Day Giant Panda Base & Dujiangyan Tour

Chengdu: Full Day Giant Panda Base & Dujiangyan Tour

12 hrs
4.38 (21 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$15
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Chengdu: Full Day Giant Panda Base & Dujiangyan Tour
Summary

Spend a day exploring Chengdu’s top highlights: the Giant Panda Base and the UNESCO-listed Dujiangyan irrigation system. Enjoy scenic views and local history before returning to Chengdu.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Panda Base Day tour

Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Panda Base Day tour

10 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (3 reviews)
100%
0%
very interesting
Viator
$238
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Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Panda Base Day tour
Summary

Unleash the happiness in you with our incredible One - Day Dujiangyan tour! · Dujiangyan panda base is much less crowed than Chengdu panda base, and more natural eco. · Take nice pictures at the only Hogwarts Library(zhongshuge) in China. · Experienced English interpretation help you know more abou...

Exclusions
  • The golf car in the Giant Panda Base costs 15RMB pp (optional).
  • The golf car in the Dujiangyan Scenic Area costs 15RMB pp (optional, recommended purchase).
  • Buyunlang escalator in Dujinagyan Senic, 40RMB pp(optional).
Itinerary
  • Tianfu Square
  • Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Dujiangyan
  • Dujiangyan Irrigation System
  • Tianfu Square
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Dujiangyan Panda Center and Dujiangyan Irrigation System One Day Tour

Dujiangyan Panda Center and Dujiangyan Irrigation System One Day Tour

9 hrsPrivate tour
5 (4 reviews)
100%
0%
highly recommendhighly professional
Viator
$199
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Dujiangyan Panda Center and Dujiangyan Irrigation System One Day Tour
Summary

Panda is the highlight of Chengdu, and Dujiangyan Panda Center is a peaceful place to watch pandas, you will have a very good panda experience there. Dujiangyan Irrigation System is super rich in tourism resources, you will get to see almost everything you must see in Sichuan, nature, history, cultu...

Itinerary
  • Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Chengdu: Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng Group Tour

Chengdu: Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng Group Tour

9 hrsFree cancellation
5 (5 reviews)
100%
0%
Nice
Viator
$65
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Chengdu: Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng Group Tour
Summary

1. Small join-in group from 2 to 10 people only. 2. Sightseeing tour only, no shopping stops, no hidden cost. 3. Excellent English guide service. 4. High quality day tour at affordable price. Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world; and a wonder of water pr...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up
  • English/chinese-speaking guide service
  • Travel Insurance
Exclusions
  • Cable car cost in Mt.Qingcheng
  • Sightseeing bus in Dujiangyan and Mt.Qingcheng(RMB50/pax)
  • Tips to the guide and driver based on excellent service
  • Entry tickets to the Irrigation system and Mt. Qingcheng.
  • Hotel drop-off(tour ends at Tianfu Square instead of hotel drop-off)
Itinerary
  • Dujiangyan Irrigation System
  • Mount Qingcheng
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

Mt. Qingcheng (Qingcheng Shan)
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Mt. Qingcheng (Qingcheng Shan)

12 km away • from $7.74

Museum of Sichuan Cuisine (Chuancai Bowuguan)
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Museum of Sichuan Cuisine (Chuancai Bowuguan)

33 km away • from $20

Qingyang Palace
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Qingyang Palace

39 km away • from $67

Jinsha Site Museum
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Jinsha Site Museum

53 km away • from $15

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 75 tour and ticket options we compare across booking platforms, the vast majority are private tours, accounting for 76% (57 listings) of the total. This makes it easy to find personalized experiences if you prefer traveling without a large group.

Prices vary depending on the level of service, but most options fall within a range of $115–$273. Across the various platforms we monitor, the typical spread for these experiences is between $64 and $354.

The landmark is highly rated by visitors, holding an average rating of 4.87★ based on 145 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Reviewers frequently describe the site as amazing, beautiful, and highly recommend it for the wonderful views.

Most organized activities are full-day experiences, typically lasting between 8–11 hours. When looking at the options we compare, the median duration is about 9 hours.

Yes, there is good availability for international travelers. The tours we compare are offered in 7 languages: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Korean, and Japanese.

Flexibility is common when booking through major platforms. Roughly 71% (53 listings) of the options we compare offer free cancellation, allowing you to adjust your plans if needed.

While most tours focus on sightseeing and history, a handful of options (13% of the listings we compare) are specifically tagged as eco-friendly.

Take the high speed train from Chengdu Railway Station or Xipu Station. It is the fastest method and takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

Yes, you should book online via WeChat or official platforms. Tickets are limited and often sell out during peak holiday seasons.

Yes, you can visit the Panda Base in the morning and the Irrigation System in the afternoon. Plan for an early start to save time.

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