Highlights of Chengdu Panda Base

 

1.    In total about 50 Pandas
1 panda is a good, 2 pandas are gooder, 50 pandas are beyond words. The number of pandas at Chengdu Panda Base is the biggest among all the panda bases and sanctuaries in China. There are no other facilities in the world have such number of pandas together. The number 50 is a rough number sometimes it is lower than this sometimes it is higher because pandas travel too. The fact there are so many pandas here we have never seen any visitor got sick of pandas. Although you won’t be able to see all the 50 pandas here, because some pandas are hidden from visitors due to reasons such as being pregnant or sick. Normally you will see about 30-35 pandas in total (not including the red pandas). These pandas are kept separated in different enclosures and each has their own keepers. A visit to the panda base usually takes about 2 hours although panda-lover stay longer. The moment you finish your panda visit and step out of the panda base you will realize you for sure came to the right place to see pandas. 

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2.    Baby Pandas
Usually there are about 10 little pandas at Chengdu Panda Base. The little pandas are around 10 to 12 months old and are the cutest thing ever. Visitors can see them at Sunshine Delivery House and Moonlight Delivery House. More often they keep the little pandas at Moonlight Delivery House than the Sunlight Delivery House. The little pandas are usually kept together so you often see them playing around, climbing trees. They are much more active and usually draw a lot of visitors’ attention every day. Some little pandas are kept together with their mothers. This is not to be missed while visiting Chengdu Panda Base and we think this is definitely a highlight of a visit here. You are also recommended to go to the panda base early by 7.30am before the crowd arrives.

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3.    Red Pandas
There are in total about 20 red pandas living at Chengdu Panda Base. The red pandas look noting like the black and white Giant Pandas. Red pandas are much less picky on food and they surely have better skills survive in the wild and are better climbers. The red pandas are also kept in enclosures and also on the board where there are holes opened for them to walk free on it. Red pandas are not aggressive but you are not recommended to feed nor touch them. 

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4.    Panda Museum
It is a small museum of information and knowledge about pandas. Usually it takes about 20 minutes to visit. Panda Museum is located by the entrance to your left where there is also the tourist service center where you can rent wheelchair, umbrella and store your luggage. 

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5.    Other locations in Chengdu Panda Base
Swan Lake is next to the restaurants. Fish are some swans are kept in the water. It is a good place to sit down and rest after your visit. And the neighboring restaurants and coffee house are also good.
Panda Cinema is a small room next to Panda Enclosure. A 20-minute’s documentary is playing all the time. The documentary tells more information and knowledge about pandas. But it is usually with lots of people in it. 
Panda Kitchen is where panda keepers prepare food for pandas. It is not open to the public.
Panda Hospital is where panda doctors treat sick/pregnant pandas. It is not open to the public
Bird Park is a hidden enclosure at Panda Base next to the Sunshine Delivery House. It is not open to pubic.
 

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How to Get to Chengdu Panda Base

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Chengdu Panda Base is located at No. 1375, Xiongmao Dadao, about 12km north from city downtown. Address in Chinese language: 成都市熊猫大道1375号，成都大熊猫繁育研究基地

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1.    Tourist Shuttle Bus
There are tourist shuttle buses to from some attractions in Chengdu, such as Wuhou Temple, Jinli Street, Dufu Caotang, Kuanzhai Alley, etc. Read Schedules of Tourist Shuttle Bus.

2.    Public Bus
Public Bus route 87, 198 and 198a, 60 and 655 can take you to the panda base. It may take a longer time as from certain locations you need to transit from other buses. Subway line 3 goes to near the panda base and you can get off at Xiongmao Dadao, from where you use a taxi/shared taxi to go the base.

3.    Taxi
Using a taxi costs about 50~60 RMB to transfer between downtown Chengdu and panda base. Using taxi usually takes about 20 mintues.