Panda Tour

China is the native home of the giant panda, a symbol of the country and its natural environment.

  China Panda tours center around this world-famous national treasure, providing visits to their natural habitats, conservation centers, and opportunities for close interaction with these charming animals. This fun-filled China Panda Tour highlights the lovable nature of pandas, much like the characters from the “Kung Fu Panda” Chinese movies.
  Where does the giant panda live? What does a giant panda eat? Where can I go to hold a panda? Since pandas can only be found in China, these China panda tours give international visitors a chance to get up close with these cute giant pandas while offering rich experiences in natural science, ecological conservation, and cultural immersion.

Top Destinations and Experiences for China Panda Tours:

• Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding:

Located at 1375 Panda Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu, this base is one of the most renowned panda conservation and research centers globally. Its mission is to protect and breed the endangered giant panda population while promoting global conservation through research, education, and public involvement. Visitors can observe pandas in their daily routines, learn about their behaviors and conservation efforts, and even have close encounters. The base provides engaging educational lectures, exhibitions, videos, and interactive experiences that explore the biology, ecology, and current conservation challenges facing giant pandas. This giant panda base is a must-see site in Chengdu panda tour.

Travel information:

 · Address: 1375 Panda Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
 · Opening Hours: From November to February: Morning admission at 08:00-12:00; Afternoon admission at 12:00-16:30 (closed at 17:30). From March to October: Morning admission at 07:30-12:00; Afternoon admission at 12:00-17:00 (closed at 18:00)
 · Tickets: 
1. Online Real-Name Reservation:
All visitors must book tickets online using real-name registration and present the original valid ID used during booking for entry. Seniors aged 60 and above, and children under 6 years old or under 1.3 meters in height may enter free without reservation by presenting their original ID.
2. Opening hours:
Morning Tickets: Entry between 7:30–12:00
Afternoon Tickets: Entry between 12:00–17:00.
Park Closing at 18:00.
3. Reservation time:
Tickets can be booked up to 7 days in advance online. Sales close once the daily quota is reached.
4. Reservation Platforms:
Please reserve tickets via WeChat Official Account, WeChat Mini Program, or officially authorized platforms including: Meituan APP, Trip.com APP, Douyin APP, “Chengdu Scenic Shuttle Bus” WeChat Official Account, and “Chengdu City Tour Bus” WeChat Official Account.

• Wolong China Giant Panda Garden Shenshupin Base

Nestled in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, Wolong is one of the primary habitats for giant pandas and the largest panda reserve in China. Its ideal natural environment offers excellent opportunities for observing pandas in the wild. Wolong also features panda volunteer programs where participants can help with daily care and feeding of pandas and even take part in rehabilitating wild pandas, experience the panda conservation process. It’s the best activity for China panda volunteer tour.

Travel information:

 · Address: Southwest of Wenchuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
 · Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 (ticket sales and entry close at 16:30).

• Ya’an Bifengxia Base of CCRCGP

Located in Ya’an, Sichuan, Bifengxia is another key conservation and research center for pandas. Its unique geography and natural surroundings provide exceptional opportunities for visitors to get close to pandas. The environment here closely resembles their wild habitat, allowing guests to observe pandas in semi-wild conditions. The base offers rich exhibitions, panda interaction experiences, and educational activities for China Panda Tours.

Travel information:

 · Address: Bifeng Gorges Scenic Resort, Yucheng District, Ya’an 625000, China
 · Opening Hours: 09:00-16:00

• Qinling Panda Habitat

The Qinling Mountains serve as another vital habitat for giant pandas. With its unique geography and climate, it offers a rich living environment and plays an important role in conservation and research. The panda population here differs somewhat from those in Sichuan. Visitors can observe pandas in various ecological settings at the Qinling panda habitat in Shaanxi Province and learn more about panda biodiversity.

• Chengdu Field Research Center for Giant Pandas (Dujiangyan Panda Valley)

Panda Valley, located in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, is dedicated to panda conservation, breeding, and rewilding efforts. As a branch of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Panda Valley serves as a home for pandas and an ideal place for visitors to observe and learn about them up close. Here, guests can see pandas in an environment that closely mimics their natural habitat, observing their behaviors in a natural setting.

Travel information:

 · Address: Baima Village, Yutang Town, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
 · Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00  (admission ends at 17:00)

• Panda Conservation Programs

Many panda centers offer adoption programs, allowing visitors to support panda conservation and research through donations while gaining unique interaction opportunities with their adopted pandas. Participants can also engage in public welfare activities related to panda protection, experiencing the challenges of conservation work firsthand and contributing to the global animal protection effort.