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Panda Tour

As one of the most endangered creatures on the planet for a huge number of years, the Giant Pandas of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chengdu and the surrounding area. Sichuan has four outstanding Panda Research Facilities, including the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base, the Dujiangyan Panda Base, the Wolong Panda Base, and the Bifengxia Panda Base.

Centers that have done great things in increasing the population of these cuddly creatures, all four panda bases have their own populations of Giant Pandas that are kept in captivity for breeding, where each new generation is released into the wild again. And for tourists to the centers, you have the opportunity of getting close to these amazing animals, and in some cases, even getting to interact with them as a volunteer for the day. And if you are looking for a tour to make the most of these panda centers, we have outstanding tours of all four centers, as well as other China tours that include visits to the Giant Pandas of Sichuan.

Map of Four Giant Panda Bases and Surrounding Tourist Attractions in Sichuan Map of Four Giant Panda Bases and Surrounding Tourist Attractions in Sichuan
  • Panda Group Tour
  • Chengdu Panda Tour
  • Dujiangyan Panda Tour
  • Wolong Panda Tour
  • Bifengxia Panda Tour
  • China Panda Tour

Panda group tour is designed to give you the best possible experience with the pandas, from a couple of days volunteering to the combined tours of the Chengdu Panda Base and other amazing attractions around the city.

Chengdu panda tour offers a variety of day trips that include taking in the Chengdu Panda Base, the largest of the four centers, in the northeast suburbs of the city. You can also take a trip to include other areas of Chengdu, such as the Leshan Giant Buddha and the Guanghan Sanxingdui.

Dujiangyan panda tour takes you outside the city to the Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you can become a volunteer for the day. You can also spend time getting closer to the pandas, as well as spending time in the surrounding countryside exploring the area of the panda’s natural habitats.

Wolong Panda Base, to the northwest of Chengdu, has around 30 resident pandas, and offers panda volunteer programs that make the trip much more exciting. And with the center having the most natural habitat for the pandas, the experience is outstanding.

Bifengxia panda tour takes you to the Bifengxia Panda Base near Ya’an, to the southwest of Chengdu. With around 20 pandas in residence, you can spend a couple of days touring the area and interacting with the pandas at close quarters. And the unique volunteer program allows you to get really close to the pandas.

If you are looking for a longer tour of China that includes a trip to see the pandas, we have a wide range of tours that can include the Sichuan Panda Base visit, from around 6 days to as long as more than three weeks.

More Frequent Asked Questions on Panda Tour

Q1. Are Giant Pandas dangerous?

While these amazing creatures appear to be soft and cuddly, it is important to remember that they are actually bears, and come with the same strengths and potential for attacks. There have been instances of attacks from pandas on humans, though more from irritation or surprise rather than from innate aggression. However, pandas are still wild animals that can become violent when provoked. Interaction with pandas at close quarters should only be done in a supervised environment.

Q2. When is the best time to see pandas?

Best season to see pandas - spring and autumn

Throughout the year, the pandas are generally more active in June, with a decrease in daily activity as the year heads towards autumn. Pandas do not hibernate, and are more active again from November to March, with a spring decline up to the summer. Daily activity can also increase depending on the amount of sunlight during colder periods.

Best time of day to see pandas - mornings and afternoon

Pandas are unique in their habits, and are not actually only active at dawn and dusk, as was once believed. Pandas generally have peaks of activity in the mornings and afternoons, and again at around midnight, when they are more inclined to eat, play, interact, and mate than at any other time of the day. Pandas spend the rest of their time relaxing and sleeping, which is one of the aspects that makes them appear cute and friendly. However, they can actually be active at any time of the day, due to their sheer size if they are in need of food.

Best time for baby pandas - morning and afternoon feeding times

For the babies, the best times to see them are in the morning and afternoon feeding times, when they are fed along with the rest of the pandas. These cuddly little balls of cute fur are most active at feeding times, so it is better to get to the panda cub enclosures at those times for the best views.

Q3. Where can I see pandas in China?

There are four main places where you can visit the Giant Pandas of China, all of which are found close to Chengdu in Sichuan Province. These sites include the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the northeast suburbs of Chengdu, the Dujiangyan Panda Base and the Wolong Panda a Base, both of which lie to the northwest of Chengdu, and the Bifengxia Panda Base, to the southwest of the city. You can also find another 22 major zoos across China that have resident Giant Pandas, with a total of around 67 sites across China that have resident Giant Pandas.

Q4. What’s the panda volunteer job? And where can I take panda volunteer program?

For tourists coming from Singapore, it is a sad news that there are no non-stop international flights from Singapore to Jiuzhaigou directly. But there are connecting flights from Singapore to Jiuzhaigou via Chengdu, Beijing, Hangzhou and some other cities in China.

Q5. Where can I take panda volunteer program?

The Panda Volunteer Program in China, a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the Giant Pandas, is only held at three of the four panda centers in Sichuan Province, namely, Dujiangyan Panda Valley Center, Wolong Nature Reserve, and Bifengxia Panda Base.

These programs are the best opportunity to spend a day working as part of the teams looking after the Giant Pandas in Sichuan. You get to spend time cleaning out the panda habitats, preparing food and feeding the pandas, and learning more about the pandas and the care they need to survive in the world. The program is a truly unique experience that can only be done here in Sichuan.

Q6. Is there any requirements for volunteer tours to the pandas?

The Panda Volunteer Program is only available for people aged from 12 years to 65 years old, though children under 12 can accompany their parents for an additional fee. You need to submit a health examination form before applying from a hospital to state you are healthy with no illnesses, and must refrain from wearing strong-smelling perfumes and deodorants.

Q7. How can I apply for a panda volunteer program?

You can apply for the program directly with the center you wish to do the volunteer day in, though it is required to apply at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This is done because the centers only allow 30 volunteers per day. If you are not able to spend a few weeks in China to book the program yourself, you can book your panda experience through us, and we can handle your application for the program, and give you all the details you need to arrive and attend on schedule.

Q8. Where can I hold panda?

Previously, the Panda Holding Programs were held at the Dujiangyan Panda Base and Wolong Panda Base, both in the northwest of Chengdu. The Panda Holding Program allowed you to sit with a Giant Panda in the center and have your photo taken with these cuddly giants. However, at the current time, these activities are suspended due to the pandas being susceptible to human diseases and illnesses, which can sometimes prove to be fatal. In light of the new information on Panda health, all handling activities are suspended.

Q9. How much does a panda tour cost?

The cost of a tour that includes a Giant Panda visit varies, depending on the other aspects of the tour, such as how long you are touring, where else you will go, and what else you want to see, not to mention the different aspects of the panda visit or interaction. Volunteer programs generally cost from 800-900 Yuan each, with the panda holding program costing up to 2,000 Yuan per person. Tours that include simple visits to the panda bases can start at around 250 US Dollars per person, and the overall cost can vary greatly, depending on what you want.

Q10. Are there any taboos in panda tour?

Unless you are entering the panda volunteer and holding programs, the only taboos when visiting the Giant Pandas is to try and not irritate them, and do not feed them human food. There is a specific program for feeding, and human food can make them ill.

It is also important to keep quiet when traveling around the panda enclosures, so that you do not frighten the animals. Loud and sudden noises can scare these beautiful creatures, and they will hide so they cannot be seen.

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