Dujiangyan Panda base & Irrigation System Private Day Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This unique tour combines an unforgettable wildlife experience with a journey through ancient Chinese engineering. At the Dujiangyan Panda Base, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get up close to one of China’s most beloved national treasures—whether by observing their daily routines or participating in volunteer activities that support panda conservation. In the afternoon, explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a marvel of ancient engineering that has been sustainably watering the Chengdu Plain for over 2,000 years. With its brilliant no-dam design, it reflects the ingenuity of ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering and is still in use today. By blending nature, culture, and history, this private tour offers a deeper, more meaningful way to experience Sichuan—beyond what most typical tours provide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch at a local restaurant（ (Only for those who booked" All Inclusive Tour" Option)）
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking local tour guide(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
- All required entrance tickets,taxes, fees(Only if you booked "All Inclusive Tour"Option）
- Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
- Please note: There are 3 options, and inclusions vary by option. Please check the details carefully.
Itinerary
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel and be transferred to the Dujiangyan Panda Base ,it is a research and conservation center for giant pandas. Here, you can observe adorable pandas in a natural habitat, learn about panda breeding programs. The base focuses on the rescue and rehabilitation of pandas, making it a great place to see these rare animals up close.
Built over 2,200 years ago during the Qin Dynasty, the Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest functioning water-control projects in the world. Designed by engineer Li Bing, it prevents flooding while irrigating the Chengdu plains, contributing to Sichuan’s reputation as the "Land of Abundance." The site combines historical significance with beautiful natural scenery.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Real North Adventure
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chengdu
- Its from-price is 55% below the median of the 783 experiences we list in Chengdu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 115 of 783.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chengdu
Chengdu is the Sichuan capital where giant pandas, tea houses, Three Kingdoms shrines and blazing hotpot define an easygoing western Chinese city.
Chengdu is best known as the home of the giant panda, and a breeding and research base on the northern edge lets visitors watch pandas feeding and climbing. In town, the Wuhou Shrine honours Zhuge Liang and other heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, while Du Fu's Thatched Cottage preserves the garden where the Tang poet lived. Wenshu Monastery and Qingyang Palace are working Buddhist and Daoist temples.
Top-ranked sights in Chengdu: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo), Kuan Zhai Alley (Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi).
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