Private Day Tour with Dujiangyan Panda Base and Irrigation System

1 day
Private
About this activity
Tour guide will pick you up from your Chengdu downtown hotel at 8:00 am, aboard a comfortable vehicle and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Dujiangyan Panda Base. Enjoy the scenic surroundings on the way and get more knowledge of Chengdu from your guide.
Upon arrival, the guide will help you to register for panda holding program and show you around the Panda center. Stroll around the panda center, you will see lovely giant pandas eating and playing, as they are very active in the morning,
For the Panda Holding Experience, you will have a close contact with giant pandas by having photos taken holding a panda. Although the process only takes a few minutes, one should be very careful, wear special protective clothing and follow staff instructions. The panda holding program allows you to take photos with a panda next to you or in your arms for about one minute, the staff at the panda base will help you to take photos and videos for you with your own equipment. Enjoy the magical experience of intimate contact with Giant Panda and get your photograph taken.
After lunch, have a visit of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System honored as the 'Treasure of Sichuan'. It is the oldest and only surviving no-dam water conservancy project in the world. Explore this magnificent irrigation system with your guide, learn the history and its crucial role. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel to conclude the trip.
Included
  • Private tour
  • Private car/van with driver
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Panda holding fee
  • Chinese lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge and tax
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Entrance ticket fees
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Daily quota of 30 tourists is imposed by the Panda Base
  • Program may be adjusted based on the health condition of the pandas
  • Health certificate and passport copy are required for all passengers
  • Please book 5 days in advance and provide documents after booking
  • Donation to Panda Foundation for Panda Holding is compulsory and included in the tour fee, the money raised from this activity will help the non-profit center continue its vital research into this endangered species.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70% Original
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