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4 Days Chengdu, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Mt. Qingchengshan

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    Tour Code:scpt-96

    Start: Chengdu

    End: Chengdu

    Duration: 4 Days

    An adventure to see Dujiangyan Irrigation System - China's oldest irrigation system, Mt. Qingchengshan - famous mountain of Taoism, unsolved mysteries of Sanxingdui Ruins as well as China's treasure Giant Pandas....

    Itinerary
    Destinations
    Activities
    Accomdation
    Day 1
    Chengdu
    This tour starts around 11:00am. So make sure you arrive in Chengdu before 11:00am or choose arriving in the hotel in Chengdu at least one day earlier after booking the tour.
    Arrive in Chengdu. Pick up at Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Chengdu. Visit Du Fu Cottage, Wuhou Memorial Temple.
    Overnight in Chengdu
    Day 2
    Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Chengdu
    Transfer to Dujiangyan in the morning. Visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Mt. Qingchengshan (cruise ticket and round trip cable car included). Transfer to Chengdu by in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Chengdu
    Day 3
    Chengdu - Guanghan - Chengdu
    Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Transfer to Guanghan in the morning. Visit Sanxingdui Ruins. Transfer to Chengdu in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Chengdu
    Day 4
    Chengdu
    Transfer to Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Chengdu and Departure
    Day 1 Chengdu
    This tour starts around 11:00am. So make sure you arrive in Chengdu before 11:00am or choose arriving in the hotel in Chengdu at least one day earlier after booking the tour.

    The guide meets you at the Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Chengdu.

    Then head for the Wuhouci Temple, which was built to commemorate Liu Bei, Emperor of the Kingdom of Shu in the Three Kingdoms period (220 - 280), and Zhuge Liang, Prime Minister of the Kingdom. It is recognized as one of the most important sites of ancient Shu culture. The Wuhou Temple was listed as a national historical site by the government in 1961.

    Visit the Du Fu Cottage in the west suburbs of the city. The famous poet Du Fu of Tang Dynasty built himself a thatch hut and wrote a lot of poems here. Embellished with ponds, terrace, pavilions, the cottage looks dignified and solemn, elegant and tranquil, beautiful and bright with a strong cultural flavor.
     
    Day 2 Chengdu>>Dujiangyan>>Chengdu
    Head for the Dujiangyan, a miraculous irrigation system. Constructed in 256 B.C. under the leadership of Governor Li Bing, the Dujiangyan irrigation system was the world's oldest and the only dam-less project that is still functioning, distributing waters of the Min River to the farmland of the Chengdu Plain, supporting a population over 10 million today.

    On the way to Mt. Qingcheng, we will have a cruise (cruise ticket and round trip cable car included) on the Lake Yuecheng. Being a fairyland far away from the hustle and bustle of city, it has become very popular among tourists from home and abroad.

    Then go up to the moutain by a cable car, and we will explore Mt. Qingcheng (Green Town in Chinese) from the front gate. It is one of the ancient cradles of Taoism. The mountain has numerous Taoist temples and sites along the paths to its peak. The area is green all year round and is known for its secluded tranquility. Later go down the mountain by a cable car.

    Drive back to Chengdu in the afternoon.
     
    Day 3 Chengdu>>Guanghan>>Chengdu
    After breakfast, we will head for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, one of the important centers in China for the captive conservation of giant pandas. The natural scenery and man-made landscapes combine harmoniously and create wonderful and humane living areas for the giant pandas and other Chinese endangered animals.

    Drive to Guanghan.

    Go to Sanxingdui Ruins, a modern theme museum which is 40 kilometers to the north of Chengdu. The cultural relics at Sanxingdui are precious cultural heritage of mankind, which contain rich historical, cultural and scientific value, and bespeak themselves as the most attractive ones amongst the multitude of the spectacular relics in China. Later, drive back to Chengdu.

    Drive back to Chengdu.
     
    Day 4 Chengdu
    Transfer to Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Chengdu.

    Your pleasant trip is over as you depart from Chengdu.
     
    Pricing Policy
    Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.
    Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person (guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person (guest) per day.
    Special Note:
    1 Your length of stay in Chengdu listed in our itineraries can be adjusted on line; but the extra charge is not included in the original charge.
    2 Generally speaking, these excluded lunch and dinner in our itineraries are optional; the price is according to the group size; but may we have your attention on following point: tips to local guide and driver are must remuneration if you prefer to self-catering.
    3 We offer hotel upgrade service but extra charge to the hotel is at your own.
    Inclusions

    1 Pick-up and drop-off service at airport/railway station in Chengdu.
    2 Private English-speaking tour guide, driver and car service as indicated in the itinerary.
    3 The admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
    4 Service charge and government Taxes.
    5 Three-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.

     
    Exclusions

    1 Hotel room single room supplement.
    2 Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
    3 Tips to local tour guide and driver.
    4 Fees for entry visa to China.
    5 Cable car, sightseeing bus and cruise are not included unless explained specially.
    6 Meals (L & D).

     
    Redemption

     
    Terms / Condition

    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
    To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
    No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment

     
    Floundered Q: Chengdu has heavy rainfall in July. Do I need to take raincoat or umbrella? If it rains does it mean we will not be able to carry on with the plans?? 2012.5.7

    A: I suggest you buy raincoat or umbrella in China, which are all cheap and convenient. Usually the travel plan wonโ€™t be affected by rainfall.

    CherasLawrence Q: Hi, I was wondering if it's worthwhile or possible to do a day trip to Qingcheng Shan from Chengdu? We are hoping to be able to return to Chengdu at night. Any advice would be much appreciated! 2011.9.24

    A: It's possible to make a day trip to Qingchengshan from Chengdu, since it only takes about 45 minutes by bullet train from Chengdu to Qingchengshan. There are also tourism buses from Chengdu railway station Square to Dujiangyang City, taking sbout 45 minutes. Then you can take bus no. 101 to qingchengshan directly for about 20 minutes.

    ManagerFreestyle Q: How to go to Mt Qingcheng from Chengdu? Is there any buses or trains available? 2011.6.7

    A: You can go to Chazidian Bus Station to take the bus to reach Dujiangyan Bus Station. The coach's price is about 16.5 and cost you about 50 minutes to reach. Then you can take the local city bus to get there.

    lauranada Q: After taking the cable up the mountain, what was there in that area? The after you continue up the hill, there were 2 more important structures. Which ones were those. I remember having the men carry people up the hill. Also, what were all the locks on the wires called? It was for never ending love? Thanks!!! 2011.1.13

    A: There are many locks beside the parth to Laojun Ge (่€ๅ›้˜), and they are the lover' s lock or lock to make wishes.

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