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Panda Valley (Dujiangyan)

A giant panda rewilding-training base in Dujiangyan: far fewer visitors than the breeding base, it offers close-up observation of the pandas' pre-release transition training in a quiet valley setting

Visitor info

Opening hours
08:30-17:00
Ticket
CNY 55

Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.

A giant panda rewilding-training base in Dujiangyan: far fewer visitors than the breeding base, it offers close-up observation of the pandas' pre-release transition training in a quiet valley setting; admission CNY 55, reachable by Dujiangyan city bus or taxi, and can be combined with the Dujiangyan scenic area in one day—ideal for panda lovers who want to skip the queues.

Getting there: Dujiangyan city bus / by taxi

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