Private Day Tour: Dujiangyan Panda Base and Irrigation Project
Description
See giant pandas at Dujiangyan Panda Base on this 8-hour private tour. Visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, which is the oldest and only non-dam irrigation system in the world that was constructed over 2,000 years ago. Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup and drop-off, private tour guide, driver, comfortable vehicle.
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Itinerary
The Panda Breeding and Research Center is home to over 50 giant pandas, red pandas, and some other endangered species. Visit the nursery to see the highly successful breeding program, walk among the bamboo groves and shady walkways, and view the pandas at rest or play. Enjoy authentic local food for lunch (on request).
This ancient waterworks about 60 km northwest of Chengdu transformed the region. It is an amazing feat of engineering and construction and is a wonder of the world, and is a UNESCO world heritage site. This waterworks is still used to irrigate 5,300 square kilometers of land in the region. For thousands of years, it has helped to make Sichuan a prosperous agricultural province in China. It was used to not only control flooding on the Min River, but also to irrigate an arid region on the other side of a mountain around Chengdu. Visitors to the site will gain an appreciation of the ingenuity and history of people of the Qin Dynasty over 2000 years ago.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer free hotel pick-up and drop-off services if your hotel is within the 3rd ring road of Chengdu. For further distances, there might be an extra cost for the transfer. Please provide your hotel information at the time of booking.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- You will receive details about tour guide and exact pickup time in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 3rd Ring Zone of Chengdu City.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Reviews(4)
We spent the first 1/2 of the day with the pandas and second 1/2 at the irrigation system. Sheldon was extremely knowledgable and flexible. He made recommendations based on pur kids preferences and made us all feel comforyable.
Dear Gwen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the Dujiangyan tour. We're thrilled to hear that Sheldon provided such a memorable and enjoyable day for your family. His knowledge and flexibility in accommodating your kids' preferences truly reflect our commitment to personalized service. It's fantastic that you enjoyed both the panda base and the irrigation project. We aim to create unforgettable experiences and are delighted we succeeded with your visit. We look forward to welcoming you and your family on another adventure soon! Best regards, Trippest Customer Service Team
We visited the Panda research and rescure centre in the morning and saw many Giant Pandas as well as the Red Pandas. We had lunch at this tasty resturant and tried out a few new dishes. We visited the irrigation system in the afternon and marvelled at the technology as well as the beautiful scenery. Daisy was our tour guide and she spoke really good English. She was knowledgeable and friendly. The driver was always there for us when needed. The car was comfortable. Much enjoyed our trip!
Dear Cruiser, Thank you for taking your time to write comment on our tour arrangement. We're very glad to hear that you had a wonderful day and got to see both Giant Pandas and Red Pandas. It's great to know that you enjoyed the delicious food at the restaurant. Exploring the irrigation system must have been fascinating, with both technological wonders and breathtaking views. We're glad Daisy provided excellent service and our driver ensured your comfort throughout the trip. We're delighted that you enjoyed your overall experience. Thank you for choosing us! And wish you a good day!
This trip was a wonderful experience! You get the opportunity to see the Giant Panda’s very close up while feeding them! My trip was made extra special by Jason my private guide. He is very kind and speaks fluent English and goes the extra mile to make your day special. He took a lot of pictures of me while I was busy with the panda’s and translated every question I had. He is a very good host introducing chinese food to me and making me cups of tea. It was an experience of a lifetime!
We had the chance to visit Chengdu for a couple of days. Apart from the day trip to the panda base and the irrigation project, we had the opportunity to stroll around the city centre and enjoy the famous hot-pot in a typical Sichuan restaurant. All this time we were accompanied by our guide Snow from China Highlights, who, with delicacy and warmth, has led us in exploring not only the tourist face of one of most spectacular Chinese regions but also the daily life of common people, which for us, Europeans, is standardly regarded as intangible. There is no need to say that we were bound by the stereotype that China is different, that apart from the language barrier we would face also a huge cultural gap. Through Snow’s smart manner of introducing us various details of daily life, we felt how close we actually are from one another and how similar our problems are as human beings, something which is generally ignored by constantly looking at the diversity of answers that we came with, in various cultures, to one and the same issues. For instance, we enjoyed seeing the cheerful meetings of seniors in central parks – with dancing and singing, the way in which concerned parents handled what they perceived as loneliness of their adult children – see the “marriage markets”, the continuous struggle of man to come to terms with nature – in the irrigation project - and so many more. I can only say: Thank you Snow for such a wonderful experience!
