• Mini Group: Half-Day Chengdu Pandas and Optional Hotpot Tour

    Mini Group: Half-Day Chengdu Pandas and Optional Hotpot Tour

    With our carefully-designed half-day tour, you’ll enjoy spending time with these black and white pandas, exploring the local cuisine-rich culture and the laid-back lifestyle, and having a tasty hot pot or local snacks.• Get a close-up look at giant pandas of all ages at the Chengdu Research Base. • Savor the signature numbing hot flavor…

  • Private Chengdu Classic Tour: Panda Base and Sichuan Cuisine Research

    Private Chengdu Classic Tour: Panda Base and Sichuan Cuisine Research

    This full day private tour will lead you to touch two classic sights of Chengdu: Giant Panda and Sichuan cuising museum including cooking class.  You will learn Sichuan cuisine history, cooking process, learn to cook from chef, you will also practice, and moreover you will go to local seasoning market to explore this world famous cuisine…

  • Chengdu Sightseeing with Panda Breeding Center Visit One Day Tour

    Chengdu Sightseeing with Panda Breeding Center Visit One Day Tour

    Discover the cultural and historical highlights of Chengdu on an enriching full-day tour of the spectacular city. On this private tour, venture to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to spend several hours observing adorable pandas, and then absorb the sacred ambience of the Zen Buddhist monastery during a leisurely lunch. Sip refreshing tea…

  • Chengdu Muslim Day Trip: Panda Breeding Base, Mosque, Wuhou Temple & Jinli

    Chengdu Muslim Day Trip: Panda Breeding Base, Mosque, Wuhou Temple & Jinli

    • Observe China’s iconic, cuddly panda at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda.• Visit Wuhou Temple, the most far-reaching Museum of Three Kingdoms Period in the world.• Salat at Huangcheng Mosque, the largest mosque in Sichuan Province.• Stroll along Jinli Ancient Street to experience the local life of Chengdu.• Experienced English speaking tour guide.• Overland…

  • Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Tour in Chengdu

    Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Tour in Chengdu

    On this half-day tour you will have the opportunity to see pandas play, feed, and lounge around at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

  • Private Panda Keeper Day Experience of Giant Panda Base Volunteer Program

    Private Panda Keeper Day Experience of Giant Panda Base Volunteer Program

    This is a private Panda keeper experience day tour in Dujiangyan Panda Breeding Center! You will experience Panda keeper’s daily job such as:  prepare fresh bamboo, clean the panda dorms, feed the panda, make panda cakes ……Your will have your lunch as same as a local professional keeper staff before afternoon work.  Panda Breeding Center also offers…

  • Private Car Service for Airport Pickup and Dropoff

    Private Car Service for Airport Pickup and Dropoff

    It’s a 24/7 Non-Stop Service for different numbers of passenger with luggage. Provide high quality car service to the airport and from the airport to the, from hotels to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center, port, home or place of work, etc., This Car service is safe, convenient, ‘door to door’ and low-costed. Any changes to…

  • Private Day Tour to Panda Base and Sanxingdui Museum from Chengdu

    Private Day Tour to Panda Base and Sanxingdui Museum from Chengdu

    Chendgu is renown for the giant panda. This private day tour will let you explore the Chengdu Panda Base firstly, then you will head to Sanxingdui Museum to view the amazing bronze culture about 3000 years ago. Pickup time from your centrally located Chengdu hotel is at 8am.

  • Kung Fu Panda Tour

    Kung Fu Panda Tour

    For a fat man, having a strong martial arts seems to be an unreachable dream. For a panda, it is even more funny. But in a movie, a stupid panda who panted a few steps eventually grew into a martial arts master. is it possible? Try to realize your dreams, everything is possible, just look…

  • 8-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Chengdu,Xi’an and Beijing

    8-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Chengdu,Xi’an and Beijing

    Visit highlights of China including the Shanghai,Chengdu,Xi’an and Beijing with this private 8 days tour from Shanghai.You will be picked up from Your Shanghai hotel and dropped off at Beijing.

  • Private Half Day Panda Breeding Center Trip with Optional Hotpot Lunch

    Private Half Day Panda Breeding Center Trip with Optional Hotpot Lunch

    Your guide will meet you at your Airport Exit or your hotel lobby and it will be about 1-hour drive from Chengdu Shuangliu international airport to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center, a beautiful park, where you can see some Giant pandas, red pandas and even baby pandas in the Panda Nursery.After the panda base visit,…

  • 11-Day Private Tour to Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing

    11-Day Private Tour to Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing

    Visit highlights of China including the Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing with this private 11 days tour from Chengdu.You will be picked up from Your Chengdu hotel and dropped off at Beijing.

  • Private Chengdu Experience: Giant Pandas and the Sanxingdui Museum

    Private Chengdu Experience: Giant Pandas and the Sanxingdui Museum

    Get to the heart of Sichuan culture on this 9-hour private day trip that introduces you to the iconic giant panda and the ancient kingdom of Shu. Start by exploring the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then progress to the Sanxingdui Museum, home to spectacular artifacts dating back to China’s ancient Shu culture,…

  • Full-Day Private Tour to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan

    Full-Day Private Tour to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan

    Combine a trip to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha on this full-day private tour from Chengdu. With a private guide, travel via high-speed rail and private transfer. Entrance fees and lunch are included. Full-day trip combines Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha Private tour for just…

  • 14-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing

    14-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing

    Visit highlights of China including the Shanghai,Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing with this private 13 days tour from Shanghai.You will be picked up from Your Shanghai hotel and dropped off at Beijing.

  • Chengdu Private Day Tour: Panda Breeding Base and Leshan Buddha with Lunch

    Chengdu Private Day Tour: Panda Breeding Base and Leshan Buddha with Lunch

    Make the most of your time and experience Chengdu’s must-sees in just one full-day tour. You will see the Chengdu Research Base which is a non-profit research and breeding facility for giant pandas. There are more than 50 giant pandas, sub-adults and panda cubs living in the panda base. Then visit the world’s largest carved…

  • Chengdu Impression of Lovely Pandas and Giant Buddha

    Chengdu Impression of Lovely Pandas and Giant Buddha

    This Chengdu impression tour covers the two must-sees of Chengdu, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda and the Leshan Giant Buddha. Both attractions are outside the city, so it will be much convenient taking this tour to explore them both. Giant pandas are a Chinese national treasure for a reason, they are just so…

  • Private day tour Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center & Ancient Town visiting

    Private day tour Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center & Ancient Town visiting

    This is perfect for first time visitor to Chengdu.A full exploration of the best of Chengdu, including Panda base, and an ancient town for beautiful natural scenery and ancient Chinese culture.

  • Private Chengdu Highlights Day Trip: Panda Base and City from Zhuhai by Air

    Private Chengdu Highlights Day Trip: Panda Base and City from Zhuhai by Air

    Maximize your time in Chengdu, this private tour takes you to all the highlights: Chengdu Panda Breeding Base, Buddhist Temple, People’s Park and Old Town. Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle take you to the famous Wenshu monastery for lunch first, learn Buddhist culture from your guide before spend several hours watching adorable pandas. Followed by stroll down…

  • 1-Day Panda Base and Huanglongxi old town Private Tour from Chengdu

    1-Day Panda Base and Huanglongxi old town Private Tour from Chengdu

    Visit highlights of Chengdu including the Giant Panda Base and Huanglongxi old town with this private day tour from Chengdu.You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

  • All Inclusive Chengdu Private Tour of Giant Panda and Buddha

    All Inclusive Chengdu Private Tour of Giant Panda and Buddha

    This full day private tour guarantees the customized service and best experience of the top attractions in Chengdu, giant pandas in Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and the amazing Leshan Giant Buddha. Private transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and local lunch are all included.

  • Chengdu Giant Panda & Mountain Qingcheng Private Day Tour (No shopping steps)

    Chengdu Giant Panda & Mountain Qingcheng Private Day Tour (No shopping steps)

    Pick up and drop off from your hotel, then to visit Giant Panda, see them in their breakfast time and play time! It’s a beautiful park where we will the Giant Pandas, red pandas and if we are lucky we could even see the baby pandas in the Panda Nursery. After spend morning time at…

  • Private Day Tour: Panda Base and Museum of Sichuan Cuisine with Cooking Lesson

    Private Day Tour: Panda Base and Museum of Sichuan Cuisine with Cooking Lesson

    Get to grips with two Sichuan classics – giant pandas and Sichuan cooking – on this 10-hour private trip from Chengdu. Start the day by admiring giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then head out to the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine for a cooking course, lunch, and hands-on food session.…

  • Half-Day Chengdu Panda Research Base Private Tour

    Half-Day Chengdu Panda Research Base Private Tour

    You’ll view the animals eating and at play in a carefully maintained habitat that is as close to their natural environment as possible. Chengdu’s Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has been working hard to ensure a future for these beloved creatures.You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.Highlights:1.Chengdu’s Giant Panda…

  • Private Day Tour: Xi’an Panda(QI ZAI)and City Highlights

    Private Day Tour: Xi’an Panda(QI ZAI)and City Highlights

    Hit all the highlights of Xi’an on this private full-day tour (8 hours) with a dedicated guide. See the Shaanxi cute panda, golden monkeys and takins on earth at the Animal Protection Center.Stay at Shaanxi History Museum and Muslim street, Have a Xi’an-style lunch. Private pickup and drop-off at your Xi’an hotel included.


As one of the world’s most successful giant panda breeding centers—credited with more than 100 panda births—Chengdu Research Base provides visitors the opportunity to observe and learn about this threatened species. Inside, you can walk through the forested landscape; watch as giant pandas play, nap, and munch native bamboo; visit the panda nursery, subadult enclosure, and adult compound; and watch informational videos on panda behavior and the challenges of working with and breeding captive pandas.

Many full-day sightseeing tours of Chengdu include a visit to the breeding center, while some combo tours also visit popular Sichuan Province attractions such as the Leshan Grand Buddha or Jinsha Site Museum. For a personalized experience, opt for a private tour.

Things to Know Before You Go

  • The breeding center is a must-see for families with kids and animal lovers.
  • Photography is allowed within the compound, but flash is prohibited.
  • It takes about three hours to walk the entire campus, so remember to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Steep inclines and other obstacles may be difficult to navigate for wheelchair users.

How to Get There

The research base is located roughly 17 miles (27 kilometers) outside Chengdu’s city center. As such, the easiest way to visit is by taxi or through an organized tour. It’s also possible to take buses 87 or 198 from downtown Chengdu to the Panda Base bus stop.

When to Get There

The base is open year-round and is most crowded on weekends and Chinese national holidays. Opt for an early morning visit to avoid crowds. Most pandas are born in summer; for a chance to see baby pandas, visit in July or August.

Other Animals at the Chengdu Panda Base

Giant pandas aren’t the only wild animal residents of the panda base. You can also observe red pandas, lesser pandas, golden monkeys, black-necked cranes, black swans, and other rare animals in enclosures that mimic their natural habitats.