Tours/Chengdu/Dujiangyan Panda base & Irrigation System Private Day Tour
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Dujiangyan Panda base & Irrigation System Private Day Tour

5.0(2)Chengdu1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Private Guide & Car Service
  • Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense). Pickup included Pickup included
Private All Inclusive Tour
  • All Inclusive Tour: Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch , all entrance fees Pickup included Pickup included
Round-trip private car service
  • Excluding entrance fees and guide,lunch Pickup included Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included240 min

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.

Admission not included240 min

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.

Highlights

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 included

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
Not included
Personal expense
Gratuities
(If "Private All Inclusive Tour " option is NOT booked)

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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(2)

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denisefY4126LA
May 26, 2026
Everything ran smoothly and on time. Very professional and comfortable service.

We had a great experience, wonderful day trip to Dujiangyan Panda Base and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The pandas were adorable and the scenery was beautiful. Everything was very well organized. Everything ran smoothly and on time. Very professional and comfortable service.

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the day trip to Dujiangyan and the pandas, and that everything ran smoothly. We appreciate your kind words and support!

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O2987MWsarad
May 22, 2026
Would Highly Recommend!

Fantastic tour with a perfect mix of nature, pandas, and history. The guide was friendly, the car was clean, and the whole day was smooth and enjoyable. HIghly recommend !

Operator response

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the perfect mix of nature, pandas, and history. It’s wonderful to know the guide, transportation, and overall experience made your day smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again in Chengdu someday!

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