Things to Do in Dujiangyan
Dujiangyan city is famous for the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng, which were enrolled into the UNESCO World Heritage Site List in 2000. You can closely watch the cute giant panda either in Dujiangyan Panda Base (tourists can participate in the Panda
Panda Loving Care Program to take care of the giant panda for one day) or Dujiangyan Panda Valley (only see giant pandas at present). Also, don't miss the cultural sites, like Dujiangyan Confucius Temple to experience Six Arts, or Jiezi Ancient Town to explore in famous Tang Dynasty poet - Tang Qiu's hometown.
As one of the most popular attractions of Chengdu tour, Dujiangyan offers you not only the chance to see the wisdom of ancient human but also the breathtaking beauty of the nature. Discover now!
Map of Dujiangyan Attractions
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No.1: Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Type: Historical Site
Recommended Length of Visit: 1-2 hours
Built about the year 256 BC, Dujiangyan Irrigation System is still used to irrigate Chengdu plain. This ancient waterworks has helped to make the region a prosperous agricultural land for thousands of years. The whole system, consist of three main parts (Yuzui, Feishayan, and Baopingkou), is used to not only control flooding on the Min River, but also to irrigate an arid region around Chengdu.
Recommended Tour Packages:
>> 1 Day Dujiangyan & Mount Qingcheng World Heritage Tour
>> 4 Days Chengdu & Dujiangyan All Bests with Panda Loving Care Tour
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No.2: Mount Qingcheng
Type: Natural & Religion Sites
Recommended Length of Visit: about half day
Located in the southwest of Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Mt. Qingcheng is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China, where Taoism was originated. The serene paths, quietly flowing streams, pavilions made of tree barks, and the fragrance of burning incenses from temples vividly reflect the culture of Taoism, which people should conform with nature instead.
Recommended Tour Packages:
>> 1 Day Kungfu Panda Tour with Mount Qingcheng
>> 3 Days Chengdu & Mt. Qingcheng Taoism Tour with Mount Heming
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No.3: Dujiangyan Panda Base
Type: Giant Pandas, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Nature & Parks
Recommended Length of Visit: half day to 1 day
The CCRCGP Dujiangyan Panda Base (also Dujiangyan Panda Ark) is located in Qingchengshan Town of Dujiangyan City, 18 kilometers from Dujiangyan downtown. To its north is the Taoist holy mountain – Mount Qingcheng; to its south is an ancient town in west Sichuan, called Jiezi Ancient Town. Dujiangyan Panda Base is a professional organization specializing in giant panda rescue and disease prevention in China. It is the only panda base right now offering rare chance to do Panda Loving Care Program.
Recommended Tour Packages:
>> 1 Day Dujiangyan Panda Loving Care Tour
>> 2 Days Panda Loving Care Tour with Dujiangyan Highlights
>> 3 Days Chengdu City Break including Panda Loving Careing Experience
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No.4: Dujiangyan Confucius Temple
Type: Historical Sites, Architectural Buildings
Recommended Length of Visit: 2.5 hours to half day
First built in the Five Dynasties (907-960), Dujiangyan Confucius Temple is the largest county-level Confucius Temple in Sichuan Province. Though it is not in large scale, Dujiangyan Confucius Temple is the ONLY living Confucius Temple with a combination of temple and academy where travelers can experience traditional Six Arts - “Rites”, “Music”, “Archery”, “Charioteering”, “Calligraphy” and “Mathematics”, taking you feel, touch and experience Confucius’ life 2500 years ago.
Recommended Tour Package:
>> 3 Days Dujiangyan Tour with Panda Loving Care & Six Arts Experience
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No.5: Dujiangyan Panda Valley
Type: Giant Pandas, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Nature & Parks
Recommended Length of Visit: about 2 hours
In fact, there are two places to see giant pandas in Dujiangyan City. One is called Dujiangyan Panda Base where travelers can see more than 30 giant pandas, do Panda Loving Care work; and the other one is called Dujiangyan Panda Valley, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Dujiangyan Field Research Center for Giant Pandas. Right now, travelers can see about 10 giant pandas living in this wild, natural and peaceful environment.
Recommended Tour Package:
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No.6: Jiezi Ancient Town
Type: Ancient Town, Historical Sites
Recommended Length of Visit: about 2 hours
Jiezi Ancient Town is famed as the hometown of the “One Gourd Ladle Poet” - Tang Qiu in Tang Dynasty. There is a wealth of relic sites scattered around Jiezi Old Town including Guangyan Buddhist Temple, Fengqishan Scenic Spot, Primitive Forest, Millennium gingko tree, ancient stone pagodas, bridges, well-preserved Qing-dynasty street, caves and 32 temples. This 4A scenic spot is called “the Back Garden of Mount Qingcheng”and "Hometown of Orchid". If you have enough time, it is a great choice to cover Jiezi Ancient Town visit after Mount Qingcheng trip.
Recommended Tour Package:
>> 3 Days Dujiangyan Tour with Panda Loving Care & Six Arts Experience
Keep Reading on Dujiangyan
- Dujiangyan Travel Guide
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System
- Dujiangyan Confucius Temple
- Mount Qingcheng
- Dujinagyan Panda Base
- Dujinagyan Panda Valley
- How to Get to Dujiangyan
- Dujiangyan Hotels
- Where to Stay in Dujiangyan
- What to Eat in Dujiangyan
- Dujiangyan Weather
- Dujiangyan Maps
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Recommended Dujiangyan Tours
Top 3 Dujiangyan tours chosen by most customers to explore Dujiangyan in the best way. Check the detailed itinerary, or tailor your own trip now with us.
1 Day Dujiangyan & Mount Qingcheng World Heritage Tour
Chengdu / Dujiangyan / Chengdu
4 Days Chengdu & Dujiangyan All Bests with Panda Loving Care Tour
Chengdu / Dujiangyan / Chengdu
3 Days Chengdu, Mount Qingcheng & Dujiangyan Tour
Chengdu / Dujiangyan / Chengdu
