Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Tourism
Type of destination: Wildlife and Nature Reserve
Ideal visit duration: Half to full day
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, situated in the northern suburbs of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, is a non-profit research and breeding facility for giant pandas and other rare animals. Established in 1987, it started with six rescued giant pandas and has since grown to become one of the world's most successful panda breeding centers, with the objective of increasing the panda population and ultimately reintroducing pandas into the wild. Visitors to the base can observe giant pandas in a habitat designed to mimic their natural surroundings. The base also focuses on educating the public about conservation and enables close-up encounters with these beloved creatures. The expansive and landscaped grounds allow visitors to not only see pandas but also experience a peaceful retreat from the urban hustle and bustle of Chengdu. Research efforts at the base have led to significant advancements in the knowledge of panda behavior, breeding, and conservation.
Top 5 Reviews on Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Mogeltoft
Wrote on 19th Jun, 2024
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The Panda Park opens at 7:30 am, and we were ready, hoping to avoid the massive queue when the big tourist buses unload their hordes.
In vain. Ahead of us, at least 1000 people had already been waiti..
This was a great morning out! We saw so many pandas!!! We arrived by taxi from our hotel just after 8am. We booked our tickets through Travel China - we just needed our passports to get in. There were..
I came with the purpose of getting photo shots of the pandas. I did not regret and really enjoyed the time.
This is China and with a population of 1 billion people expect to be crowded from their lo..
I have seen more pandas in zoos than in this hyped up park
If the pandas only go out in the morning, why do they sell tickets in the afternoon? It is so underwhelming to see 3 pandas after marching for 5km. The only place of interest was a nursery, a couple ..
Absolutely recommend a visit and a must do while in China.
The Panda's are well cared for, obviously very happy and have a huge amount of space to wonder around, play and eat.
1000% better than th..
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