Chengdu Trip Overview
Escape the bustle of the city and discover the picturesque locations outside of Chengdu on this double-duty, full-day excursion. First, visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Qingcheng Mountain, which is considered as the birthplace of China’s Taoism. Hike and use the convenient cable car to discover major temples, pavilions and other attractions, learn about Taoism’s belief, history and soul. Then, head to Dujiangyan Wolong Panda Base to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood at the Panda Museum. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.
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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Chengdu, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Escape the bustle of the city and discover the picturesque locations outside of Chengdu on this double-duty, full-day excursion. First, visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Qingcheng Mountain, which is considered as the birthplace of China’s Taoism. Hike and use the convenient cable car to discover major temples, pavilions and other attractions, learn about Taoism’s belief, history and soul. Then, head to Dujiangyan Wolong Panda Base to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood at the Panda Museum. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Qingcheng, Qingcheng Mountain Town, Chengdu 611844 China
Meet up at the lobby of your Chengdu Downtown hotel in the morning, greeting by your knowledgeable and friendly personal guide then transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Leshan Giant Buddha(approx.1 hour), relax on the way and enjoy beautiful countryside view.
As the UNESCO Site, Mount Qingcheng is one of the birthplaces of the Taoist religion and It is also a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot that is covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. There are 36 peaks in the mountain, more than 20 ancient temples and religious sites for Taoism, it exudes a strong flavor of Taoist culture and the buildings demonstrate the Sichuan style of architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jianfu Palace, VHWF+V5V, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 611844
Follow your tour guide to take the battery bus to the main entrance, explore the highlights of Qigncheng Mountain, including different temples, pavilions, and other attractions. Get to know their history and stories.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tianshi Cave, Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan 611844 China
Move on to Tianshi Cave.You will see a Sui Dynasty (581-618) statue of Zhang Tianshi who is known as the founder of Taoism on Mt. Qingcheng. Explore three other buildings: Sanhuang Palace, the Sanqing Palace and the Huangdi Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Back Peak of Qingcheng Mountain, Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan 611844 China
Next, take cable car to Shangqing Palace, Qingsheng’s must-see building. The Shuangqing Palace was originally built during the Jin Dynasty (265-420), it was destroyed and rebuilt several times in history. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide and admire the ancient temple, its relics and ancient gingko trees.
Walk to Laojun Pavilion, learn the history and enjoy amazing view of the surrounding area.
Descend by cable car to the foot of the mountain. Then enjoy lunch in the local village.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dujiangyan Panda Base, Dujiangyan 611830 China
In the afternoon, you will visit Dujiangyan Panda Base.
Dujiangyan Panda Base is the only giant panda care, disease prevention and control institute in the world. Chinese national treasure, is one of the rarest animal species in the world. They total 1,864 in China with 74 percent in Sichuan Province, while Dujiangyan Panda Base owns 170. Compared with Chengdu Panda Breeding Center, here have less tourists, you will have better visiting experience.
Stroll around the Panda Gardens with your tour guide, you can take photos of these enchanting and endangered creatures as they relax in their natural environment.
Continue to the Panda Museum to know more about the lovely animals, such as their origin, habitat and habits.
After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu.
Duration: 2 hours
