Explore one of the China’s biggest icon at Chengdu—The Giant Panda

       One of the biggest attractions in Chengdu is the world famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife research, captive breeding of the giant panda, education on panda conservation, and educational tourism. You can enjoy getting real close-up to some pandas and photograph them as well as the so-called lesser red pandas which really look and act like raccoons.

      What you would not miss is the panda breeding center where you can watch the baby pandas through glass in their playpens. Another highlight is the video you watch about the reserve and panda reproduction and learn how a panda gives birth to a baby cub.

      The best time to visit the base is in the mornings as early as possible. You’ll see most action from the pandas between 8am and 11am – after that they’re likely to be sleeping. If you visit the base in September or October you’ll be able to see newborn pandas in the nursery.