Introduction
大
熊
猫
dà xióng māo
Giant Pandas
Best Time to VisitDaytime
Visit Duration4 hours
The Chengdu Panda Base, located 18 km north of the city center, is the perfect place to observe pandas. Home to nearly 120 giant pandas and 76 red pandas, the base features a professional team dedicated to their care. In addition to live pandas, there are museums that introduce panda conservation and breeding. March to May is the breeding season, while summer and autumn are ideal for seeing newborn pandas, making it an ideal spot to learn about panda ecology.
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Transportation
How to Get There
Navigate to Chengdu Panda Research BaseSubway + Shuttle Bus
Take Subway Line 3 to Panda Avenue Station, exit from Exit A. Then, walk about 10 meters and take the scenic shuttle bus or Bus No. 408 to the South Gate of the Panda Base.
Bus
Take buses like No. 87, 198, or 655 from downtown and get off at Panda Base Station.
Taxi
From the city center, it takes about 30 minutes by taxi, with a fare of approximately ¥40-60 depending on the starting point.
Scenic Direct Bus
Purchase tickets for direct buses to the panda base near popular attractions like Chunxi Road or Kuanzhai Alley.
