1. Why Is Chengdu Research Base Of Giant Panda Breeding So Special?
The giant panda, has existed on the earth for at least 8 million years, which is hailed as China's "living fossil" and "national treasure". With a robust bear-like body, a round head, and a short tail, they are endearingly adorable. Specifically, their distinctive black-and-white fur with proportional distribution perfectly match with traditional Chinese aesthetics, embodying the cultural philosophy of yin and yang harmoniously (Yin and Yang, they represent the basic opposites of everything in the universe, like day and night, and the combination of Yin and Yang also reflects the harmony and balance in the relationship between people. ). Therefore, tourists who are fascinated by Chinese culture, visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding as their first stop is an excellent choice. Not only is it the world's largest breeding base for giant pandas in captivity, but it also serves as a window for visitors to be aware of the importance of rare animals' conservation.
2. The Tangible Benefits Bring To Tourists
Regarded as the world's largest giant panda conservation center, this Panda Base is also a sanctuary where visitors can reconnect with nature since it is established on the foundation of raising, rescuing, and breeding giant pandas. Most importantly, the base mimics the wild ecological environment of giant pandas through landscape design, and also builds the panda maternity wards, feeding areas, research centers, panda hospitals, as well as several luxurious panda "villas". When visitors stroll along bamboo-lined paths, watching the adorable pandas leisurely munch on bamboo shoots, from which it will brighten their mood, allowing them to enjoy the healing power of nature.
Meanwhile, tourists can delve into the evolutionary history, habits, and conservation status of giant pandas in the base's science museum through explanations by professional guides. According to this way, they are more conscious of the importance of pandas as an umbrella species for the ecosystem, thereby gaining a further understanding of the significance of biodiversity conservation while witnessing the pandas' daily lives.
Moreover, the experience of visiting Giant Panda Breeding Base effectively arouses travelers' environmental awareness, hence inspiring a reverence for life. Watching newborn panda cubs sleep peacefully in incubators and observing adult pandas roam freely in their habitats, people who get involve in this process may truly appreciate the fragility and resilience of life and foster a greater appreciation for these rare animals.
Most importantly, deep within the bamboo groves of the base, tourists may spot far more rare species such as red pandas and black-necked cranes, while learning more about ongoing research on other rare flora and fauna. This encounter with meeting multiple creatures reminds of them the importance of the earth as a home for all living beings, and all of those will make their journey more meaningful.
3. How To Get To Chengdu Research Base Of Giant Panda Breeding
By Subway
Take Metro Line 3 and get off at Panda Avenue Station, then walk 10 meters to reach the South Gate of the Panda Base.
Take Metro Line 3 and get off at Military General Hospital Station, then walk 280 meters to take the shuttle bus No. 409 to reach the West Gate of the Panda Base.
By Bus
There are multiple bus lines that can reach the Panda Base, including Bus No. 408, Bus No. 409, etc. Bus No. 408 departs from Panda Avenue Station from Exit A and goes directly to the South Gate of the Panda Base. Bus No. 409 departs from the General Hospital of the Military Region Station from Exit B and goes directly to the West Gate of the Panda Base.
Tourist Special Lines
These special lines such as the "Panda Base Shuttle Line", "Panda Base - Chunxi Road Direct Line", offer convenient transfer services.
Address: No.1375 Panda Avenue, Northern Suburb, Chenghua District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
Ticket Fare & Opening Hours
Opening time: 7:30-17:30
Time needed: 1.5-3 hours
Ticket: CNY 55/person
Best time: All year round, especially before 09:00 of a day
Suited to: Animal lovers
Extra package options
| Entrance Fee + Panda Time and Space Museum (including virtual roller coaster) | CNY 108 |
| Entrance Fee+VIP rest area + senior Chinese group manual explanation + tea break | CNY 188 |
4. Highlights Of Chengdu Research Base Of Giant Panda Breeding
Giant Panda Maternity Ward: Newly - born panda cubs can be seen here and they are pink and very adorable, just like little mice.
Sun Maternity Ward and Moon Maternity Ward: There are the places where lively and active young giant pandas live, they love to climb trees and frolic with each other, which are extremely cute.
Giant Panda Villa Area: Adult giant pandas live here and you can see them leisurely eating bamboo, playing and sleeping, most of their daily lives are displayed here.
Giant Panda Museum: This is the place where Giant Panda's evolutionary history, living habits, and conservation status are exhibited. Visitors can expand their views about this lovely animal and gain more comprehensive insights about them.
Infinite Hills: Many chubby and naughty giant pandas appear in this place, such as "Hua Hua" and "Fu Fu".
Note: 9:00 - 11:00 in the morning and 2:00 - 4:00 in the afternoon are the most active periods for giant pandas.
There is a café named "Panda Time" in the scenic area, all the coffee served here is with the panda icon, even you can spot a large amount of giant pandas and red panda decorations in the café.
5. Suggested Tour Routes And Attractions
5.1 South Gate Entrance
As the preferred entrance for most tourists, they can first visit the "Moon Maternity Ward" and the "Sun Maternity Ward", which are the "cradles" of baby giant pandas, and tourists can see pink and fluffy panda cubs, which are extremely cute.
Route: Juvenile Giant Panda Maternity Ward - Sun Maternity Ward - Moon Maternity Ward - Villa No. 2 - Villa No. 1 - Panda Café - Exit.In addition
In addition, visitors who are obsessed with getting more panda information can also visit the following sites
Chengdu Giant Panda Museum: Learn about the past and present of giant pandas, there is a 3D cinema where you can watch the 3D documentary "Panda, Panda".
Panda Science Exploration Hall: It is equipped with rich exhibition boards with texts, popular science videos, and fun interactive games.
Panda Charm Theater: The documentary "Breeding Giant Pandas" will be shown throughout the day, from which you can see the whole breeding process of giant pandas.
5.2 West Gate Entrance
The first stop is "Adventure Valley", in which many giant pandas like "Cheng Gong", "Cheng Ji", and "Fu Fu" live here.
The second stop is "Infinite Hills", equipped with four panda houses, all of which are relatively concentrated. Tourists can enjoy air - conditioning, drink milk tea at the Panda Panoramic Restaurant, and even watch pandas playing and splashing water outside the window, that is absolutely enjoyable experience not to be missed.
The third stop is named "the Treasure Lake", which is the destination deserved visiting, several venues including the Giant Panda Sun Maternity Ward and the Adult Giant Panda Villa can be found here, thus tourists can observe giant pandas of different ages, which is really amazing.
6. Food & Accommodation
6.1 Restaurant
Bamboo Restaurant( 竹韵餐厅): It is located within the Giant Panda Breeding Base. As the only characteristic restaurant in Chengdu themed around bamboo culture, the dishes in the restaurant are all related to bamboo. There are two floors in the restaurant with a total of 7 private rooms, which can accommodate over 200 people dining simultaneously. Some famous dishes such as Gongbao Bamboo Shoots(宫保竹笋), Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐), and Scallion - flavored Hand - peeled Bamboo Shoots (葱油手剥笋) are highly recommended. The restaurant is surrounded by bamboo, making it very comfortable to enjoy the dish at this atmosphere.
Taode Clay Pot (陶德砂锅): It is located in Chunxi Road, relatively close to the Panda Base. Spicy Blood Curd (毛血旺) and Tomato - flavored Beef Tenderloin (番茄牛柳) are highly recommended.
6.2 Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel (成都保利公园皇冠假日酒店): Located near the panda base, only 3.3 km (ten minutes' driving distance), this elegant Chinese-style hotel offers a very comfortable atmosphere, which combines the elements of giant pandas and osmanthus flowers, thus leaving a very deep impression for visitors who live here.
Panda Theme Culture Hotel (熊猫驿站主题文化酒店) : Located in Nanqiao branch of Dujiangyan Scenic area (都江堰景区), this hotel has panda-themed rooms with cute panda figures on the bed, which is an ideal place for those who are keen on the panda culture.
7. Nearby Attractions
Dujiangyan (都江堰): Perched on the west of Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, Dujiangyan is a time - honored and multi - functional irrigation project. It was originally built during the Warring States period under the auspices of Li Bing, the governor of Shu Prefecture in the Qin State. With a long history of more than 2,000 years, as a world cultural heritage, visitors can experience the wisdom of ancient Chinese water conservancy projects here.
Qingcheng Mountain (青城山): It is an important part of Qingcheng Mountain - Dujiangyan tourist scenic area and also a famous Taoist mountain in China. With beautiful scenery, it is highly suitable for tourists to go hiking and experience the essence of Taoist culture.
Wenshu Monastery (文殊院): As the most completely preserved Buddhist temple in Chengdu, it flexibly integrates the holy sites of Buddhist temples, ancient garden architectures, pilgrimage, sightseeing, and religious study, thus it is very suitable for tourists who are very interested in traditional Chinese Buddhist culture.
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