Highlights
- See Giant Pandas at Their Most Active Start the day with an early visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, when pandas are usually feeding, playing, and climbing. Learn about panda conservation while seeing giant pandas and red pandas up close.
- Explore the Ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System Visit the world's oldest functioning irrigation project, built over 2,000 years ago and still supplying water today. Walk across ancient bridges, riverside paths, and scenic viewpoints while learning how this engineering masterpiece shaped Sichuan.
- Watch the Magical "Blue Tears" After Dark End the day with one of Dujiangyan's most beautiful nighttime sights. As darkness falls, the illuminated river creates the famous "Blue Tears" effect, offering a peaceful and unforgettable atmosphere.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
Chengdu Panda Base ticket
Dujiangyan ticket
Tour guide
Cost Exclude
Personal Expenses such as shopping
Tips
Itinerary
8:00 AM | Hotel Pickup Meet your guide at your hotel and begin the journey to the panda base.
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Visit the panda base during the best time of the day to see giant pandas and red pandas at their most active. Learn about panda conservation while exploring the park with your guide.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Dujiangyan.
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Dujiangyan Irrigation System Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site, walk across the Anlan Suspension Bridge, and learn how this remarkable irrigation system has worked for over 2,000 years.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Dinner Enjoy a local dinner in Dujiangyan.
After Dark | Dujiangyan Blue Tears Watch the famous Blue Tears light show, where the illuminated river creates one of Dujiangyan's most magical night views.
Return to Chengdu After the evening visit, relax on the drive back to your hotel.
Chengdu Panda Base Arrive early at the panda base to catch the pandas during their most active hours. Visit different enclosures to see giant pandas of all ages, from playful juveniles to adults, as well as the charming red pandas. Your guide will introduce the history of panda conservation and help you find the best viewing spots while avoiding unnecessary crowds.
Dujiangyan Spend the afternoon discovering the famous Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has protected Chengdu Plain from flooding for more than two millennia.
Walk across the iconic Anlan Suspension Bridge, admire the Fish Mouth Levee, and enjoy panoramic views from riverside viewpoints. Along the way, your guide will explain how this ancient engineering project continues to function without the use of a dam.
Nanqiao Bridge in Dujiangyan is the city’s iconic landmark, linking ancient streets with the Min River’s scenic views. By day, it showcases elegant wooden architecture; by night, it glows with lanterns and reflections on the water — a romantic spot for strolling and soaking in Dujiangyan’s charm.
