1-Day Self-Guided Dujiangyan Tour: Panda Volunteer Program and Mount Qingcheng
Discover the wonders of Dujiangyan on this self-guided day tour from Chengdu, perfect for those who prefer to explore at their own pace. Your day begins with convenient pickup from your Chengdu hotel, ensuring a smooth start to your adventure.
First, visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you can participate in the volunteer program. This unique experience allows you to get up close with the pandas, assisting with their care and learning about conservation efforts.
Next, explore the serene beauty of Mount Qingcheng, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its lush greenery and Taoist temples. Wander through ancient pathways, take in the peaceful surroundings, and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of this sacred mountain.
After a fulfilling day, you’ll be comfortably returned to your Chengdu hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Dujiangyan’s natural and cultural treasures.
Pick you up:Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, We can pick up all the Chengdu central hotel
Activities & Attractions: Chengdu(Free entry) In the morning, our driver will meet you at 7:10am of your hotel lobby then transfer to Dujiangyan Panda Base( has English speaking staff services you), need 1.5hrs driving, 70km. NOTE: The " Self-guided" tour will be no tour guide, only with the private car and Chinese speaking driver for the whole trip. Since you booked the " Self-guided" tour, Your local tour operator(English speaking) will confirm everything with you after booking, like the pickup time, how to travel for each sites and our driver will have pone translate App and it's easy to communicate with you. 10m
Activities & Attractions: Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden (formerly known as Panda Paradise)(At your own expense) If you love pandas, what better way to get up close with them and contribute to their welfare than this 1-day volunteer program at Dujiangyan Panda Base in Sichuan? An experience you'll never forget, not only will you work alongside members of the Panda Base staff, you'll be visiting them in their home, learning about conservation and helping to conduct behavioral scientific research on giant and red pandas. You'll arrive at the Research Base entrance around 08:30, where you'll be met by conservation education staff who will act as your translator and guide, before they escort you to the panda enclosure to meet the keeper—your teacher for the day. You'll work alongside the keeper who will assign you tasks including cleaning the pandas' enclosures, food preparation After lunch, the staff will meet you and escort you back to the enclosure—the Panda Base is very big and it's easy to get lost in the maze of trails. 3h
Activities & Attractions: Mount Qingcheng(At your own expense) Next, go to the Mt.Qingcheng which is divided into two parts they are called Front Mountain and Back Mountain. The front mountain is the main part of Mount Qingcheng Scenic Area and covers about 15 square kilometers. The back mountain covers about 100 square kilometers. The clear streams, verdant woods and magnificent peaks make the back mountain very attractive. In winter, it is very cold in Mount Qingcheng; but in summer, it is so cool that Mount Qingcheng is regarded a great summer resort by many people. At this mountain you can see many cultural relics and historic sites in the front mountain and the scenery here is also very beautiful. The main attractions in the front mountain are Natural Drawing, Jianfu Palace, Tianshi Cave, Chaoyang Cave and Shangqing Palace, etc. The main attractions in the back mountain are Golden Cliff and Sky Storehouse, Goddess Cave, Clouds Caves, View of Platform Bridge, etc. 3h
Activities & Attractions: Chengdu(Free entry) When you finished the mountain tour, our driver will takes you to your hotel. 10m
- Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you participate in a Panda Volunteer Program at the Dujiangyan Panda Base.
- Explore the lush forests, serene temples, and ancient pathways that wind their way up the mountain, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.
- Enjoy the flexibility and freedom of a self-guided tour, allowing you to explore Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng at your own pace and according to your interests
- Group Restrictions: adult : Age 12–65
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Dujiangyan Panda Base staff can speaking English
The charge of the Panda volunteer: 900CNY per person with the lunch The main entrance ticket of Mount Qingcheng: 80CNY per person