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Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

6,039 Reviews

#2 of 315 things to do in Chengdu

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Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas

Closed Now: 07:30 - 18:00

No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081, China

Open today: 07:30 - 18:00

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margaret c

Sydney, Australia

14631

Reviewed yesterday

So cute

Was so unexpected an amazing research center. The number of pandas was incredible from babies to huge older ones. Wonderful to see how the people of China are saving this species and hopefully one day we will be able to see them back in there...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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XiafeiC

13761

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Highlight of the trip

The research center was well planned and with reasonable and pleasant walk, you can access all the facilities. It was off season so we could enjoy seeing panda from decent angles. There are different age groups of pandas and they are lovely to watch than...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Rasika I

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Reviewed 1 week ago

Panda watching

This is one of the best attractions in Chengdu and strongly advising people to visit the place if you are there. Kids loved the visit and we were able to witness more than 20 pandas during the trip. Unfortunately did not come across any baby...More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank Rasika I

Aija B

Riga, Latvia

12056

Reviewed 1 week ago

We really enjoyed Pandas - go early when they are being fed and active

A lot of Pandas, we especially enjoyed the young pandas (teenage I guess) they are very active and fun when they first get out and to their bamboo breakfast afterwards they just lie around so it pays to go early (first thing in the morning)....More

Date of experience: April 2018

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Keith M

Melbourne, Australia

292

Reviewed 1 week ago

Panda Research Centre

The Centre was well set out, great views of Pandas (lots of them), about 10 young Pandas in a nursery/creche. The tour guide was informative and made sure we could see it all. The trip was part of a Pandemonium add-on tour of our Webjet/Travel...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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wmwhyte

Buckingham, United Kingdom

8537

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Pandas and more Pandas

Probably one of the reasons you are in Chengdu is to visit this great facility. I was surprised how built up the suburbs are in the immediate vicinity, but once inside the park, it is wonderfully landscaped and you get to the the pandas in...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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michellet76

Sydney, Australia

8339

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Furry, cute - what’s not to love?

On a snowy morning it was very picturesque to watch the pandas at play and eating. As it was cold many were curled up asleep though and the nursery wasn’t open. The grounds are beautifully kept, peaceful and lush and everything is we’ll signposted. Cheap...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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BrusselsSprouter

Belgium

167109

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

DO NOT MISS!

Our visit exceeded our expectations. We followed the advice of other travelers to be there when it opens at 7:30am because the pandas are active in the morning only. Our hotel told us it opens only at 9 and fortunately we didn't believe them since...More

Date of experience: December 2018

6 Thank BrusselsSprouter

chengduchinaforever

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The worlds nicest tour guide and an amazing experience!!!

After seeing Hong Kong, Beijing and Xiamen. We had arranged through recommendation a tour guide for 2 days in Chengdu. Yoyo, a Chengdu local with over 10 years tour guide experience both from in China and all over Europe, met us at the airport and...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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balasbroadcast

Mumbai, India

9456

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Must see animals -- The Giant Pandas

The big day had dawned.... the day we were so eagerly looking forward to and perhaps the main reason for our visit to China -- to see the giant pandas. Here we were in Chengdu on a cold, rainy morning, up and ready to visit...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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BazAlk

I read you can touch a panda for a donation fee of $300. My questions are - how long are you able to touch them for? Is there a limit on the pictures you can take with the pandas? Also - is it $300/person or family. We are a family of 3

30 December 2018|

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As of now, in this centre, one cannot touch or get clicked holding the pandas, even for a price

maxwebbing

How can I book the opportunity to take some photos with a panda? I've wrote an e-mail to "pandabase@panda. org.cn" but i didnt't get a response. Would you recommend to book a guide or is it not a big problem to get to the panda base by public transport?

18 December 2018|

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I was visiting in November 2018 and there was no advertised program for meeting the pandas (there was not an option to go "behind the scenes" at the ticket booth).