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Private Day Tour: Historical Exploration of Chengdu Wuhou Temple and Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Dujiangyan
Embark on a private day tour to uncover the rich history of Chengdu. Visit the ancient Wuhou Temple, explore the remarkable Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and stroll through the vibrant Jinli Street.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System - Be ready to start your adventure bright and early; your personal guide and driver will collect you from your Chengdu hotel around 8:30am. Board a private vehicle and set out for the impressive Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The drive will take about an hour depending on traffic and conditions. Disembark to explore with your guide, learning about the ancient irrigation system that controls the flow of the Minjiang River. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills covered with forests and dotted with ancient temples and pagodas. Your guide will explain the engineering that allowed this amazing feat all the way back in 256 BC. \n\nOn the way back to the city, your guide can recommend a traditional Sichuan restaurant where you can stop for lunch (own expense). \n- Wuhou Memorial Temple - Return to Chengdu to explore the city’s highlights and landmarks, including the Wuhou Temple, which was built in the 3rd century and is surrounded by brilliant scarlet walls and mature cypress trees.\n- Jinli Pedestrian Street - Then, stroll down to Jinli street to pick up some traditional crafts or sample some food from the street vendors. Your private guide will drop you back off at your hotel around 4:30pm.
What's Included
- Options: Private Tour or Car Rental
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets fee for private tour
- English-speaking guide for private tour
- Highway tolls, fuel charges, parking fee
- Comfortable car or bus
- Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary
- Tips to tour guide and driver
Additional Information
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dujiangyan and highlights of old Chengdu on this 8-hour private day trip with personal guide and driver. Explore the Dujiangyuan Irrigation System, first built in the third century BC and still in use today, and the stunning landscapes around it. Then return to Chengdu to explore the historic Wuhou Temple and Jinli Street.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for Travel Insurance
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
On the Minjiang River at the west of Dujiangyan,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
