Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
China's largest giant panda ex-situ conservation and research institution, established in 1987: the Moon Nursery (newborn cubs), Sun Nursery and Panda Villas open in separate zones, with the Red Panda Area and Swan Lake as secondary stops
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:30-18:00 (entry stops at 16:00)
- Ticket
- CNY 55
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
China's largest giant panda ex-situ conservation and research institution, established in 1987: the Moon Nursery (newborn cubs), Sun Nursery and Panda Villas open in separate zones, with the Red Panda Area and Swan Lake as secondary stops; 8-10 am is when the pandas are most active feeding, so enter right at opening. Admission CNY 55; Metro Line 3, Xiongmao Dadao Station, then transfer to the scenic area shuttle—a must for families; the internet-famous pandas often draw long queues, so in peak season come on a weekday to dodge the crowds.
Getting there: Metro Line 3, Xiongmao Dadao Station, transfer to scenic area shuttle
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More in Chengdu
- Wuhou Shrine
Three Kingdoms temple of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei among cypress groves.
- People's Park
Chengdu's open-air living room: tea houses, ear cleaning, matchmakers' corner.
- Giant Panda Breeding Base
Dozens of pandas eating bamboo; arrive 08:00 for feeding time.
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