

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Chinese Name:成都熊猫基地
- Chinese Add:China, Sichuan Sheng, Chengdu Shi, Chenghua Qu, 外北熊猫大道1375号map
- WebSite: https://www.panda.org.cn
- Phone: +86 28 8351 0033
- Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Admission: 58 RMB/Person
- Sightseeing Golf Car Tickets:10 RMB/Person

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Welcome to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a must-visit for anyone wanting to encounter China’s most beloved symbol, the giant panda. Located in Chengdu, this world-famous sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation and protection of these gentle creatures, allowing visitors to see pandas up close in their natural-like habitats. Watch pandas as they play, climb, and feast on bamboo, and learn about their unique behaviors and life cycle. The base is also home to adorable panda cubs, adding to the excitement! A visit here offers a heartwarming and educational experience, creating lasting memories for panda lovers of all ages.







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ChengDu Panda Tours Travel Guide
Core Goal: Precision in “Panda Tracking” — Timing and Location Are Key
As a tourist visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (referred to as the “Panda Base”), the core focus is on “efficiently seeing pandas and observing their condition”, while also considering the comfort and rationality of the visiting experience. Here are the most noteworthy details to help you avoid detours and maximize the value of your visit
Best Visiting Time: Catch the “Panda Active Hours”
Daily prime time is 8:30–11:00 a.m., when pandas have just woken up, full of energy, and are busy eating bamboo, playing, and moving around. In the afternoon, they may be briefly active only from 3:00–4:00 p.m.; most of the time after lunch they are drowsy and asleep.
Tip: Arrive early! The base opens at 7:30 a.m. (sometimes 7:00 a.m. in summer). Coming early helps you avoid crowds and catch the pandas’ “breakfast peak,” when they interact more and photos come out much better.
Avoid: 12:00–2:00 p.m., when pandas are almost entirely asleep (you’ll mostly see “curled-up furballs” or “backs”), and after 4:30 p.m., when some enclosures begin to close and pandas are preparing to rest.



All Panda Bases Near Chengdu


# | from ChengDu | Panda Number | Feature |
ChengDu Panda Base | 30 mins car ride from chengdu downtown | >150 pcs | •Crowded •baby panda |
DuJiangYan Panda Base | 1.5 H car ride from chengdu downtown | <45 pcs | •QUITE •Panda VOLUNTEER •Panda Photo |
WoLong Panda Base | 2 H car ride from chengdu downtown | <50 pcs | •QUITE •Panda VOLUNTEER |
BiFengXia Panda Base | 3 H car ride from chengdu downtown | <40 pcs | •QUITE •Panda VOLUNTEER |