Chengdu: Yuping Forest & Liujiang Town Private Day Trip

Enjoy a calm, restorative day in the forests and ancient towns of southern Sichuan on this private trip from Chengdu. Pairing the cool greenery of Yuping Mountain with the romantic riverside charm of Liujiang Ancient Town, the day is built around gentle walking and relaxed sightseeing rather than tough hiking.

Your English-speaking guide and private driver collect you from your Chengdu hotel and drive you out to Yuping Mountain, known for its serene, oxygen-rich forest. After a gentle warm-up, you follow easy stone paths and wooden boardwalks beneath a leafy canopy, with sunlight filtering through the trees and clean mountain air all around. You walk at your own relaxed pace, stopping to rest, breathe deeply and enjoy the peaceful woodland scenery; your guide keeps the route comfortable and never strenuous.

A short, scenic drive then brings you to Liujiang Ancient Town, a beautiful settlement nestled between mountains and river. Here, well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, grey-tiled stilt houses and old cobbled lanes create a wonderfully atmospheric setting, often softened by gentle mountain mist. You have free time to wander the lanes, sample local delicacies, sip tea by the water or stroll to Guangming Temple to admire the hydrangeas in bloom, a favourite spot for photos.

A relaxed lunch is included, and your guide shares the history and culture of this charming old town. This tour is ideal for travellers seeking authentic rural China, gentle nature and timeless ancient-town scenery in one easygoing day. In the late afternoon you settle into your private vehicle for the comfortable return drive to your Chengdu hotel.

Breathe easy on a private day trip from Chengdu to Yuping Mountain's forest and misty Liujiang Town. Enjoy gentle forest paths and old streets, with hotel pickup, English guide, car and lunch.