As a national treasure, the giant panda is one of China’s rare biological resources and one of the most highly regarded and studied protected animals in the world. Don’t miss and opportunity to visit pandas during your China tour.
Visiting Places
In the beautiful city of Chengdu in southwest China lies the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. As you walk along the winding path, you will see an exquisite panda house. These pavilions are seamlessly blended into the natural setting, offering pandas a cozy and suitable habitat. You can witness the daily life of these animals here during your Chengdu tours.
Beijing Zoo is one of the largest zoos in China and a popular attraction during a Beijing tour. There are more than a dozen giant pandas present here, and visitors can meet the pandas up close and personal. Modeled after the natural habitat found in Sichuan, it features bamboo groves, climbing structures, pools, and various other amenities to ensure a cozy environment tailored for giant pandas.
Best Time to Visit
Spring is one of the best times to see giant pandas. During this season, the pandas become more active, allowing visitors to witness them enjoying the playful moments. Autumn is another best viewing time for giant pandas. During this season, the pandas are moderately active and visitors can clearly see their naive appearance.
Morning is one of the most active times for pandas. Visitors can watch them eating and playing leisurely in the bamboo forest. The soft morning sunshine is suitable for taking photos. Evening is another active time for pandas. Giant pandas will take a leisurely walk in the bamboo forest, enjoying the tranquility of nature.
Panda Volunteers
Becoming a panda caregiver is a unique experience on the China group tours. You need to make delicious food for the pandas under the guidance of a nutritionist. You can also get to know giant pandas better by observing and recording their behavior.
By observing the pandas’ eating habits and food intake, you can learn about their preference for different foods. By studying the pandas’ routes and movement patterns, we can better understand their habits and the characteristics of their habitats. By observing the social behavior of giant pandas, it is possible to learn information about their communication behavior in groups.
Tips for Visitors
Visiting a panda base is undoubtedly an exciting experience, but there are some basic rules that visitors should follow. Most panda bases require tickets to be purchased in advance, especially during holidays or peak tourist seasons when demand may exceed supply.
Pandas are sensitive animals and the environment at the base usually needs to be quiet. Keep quiet during your visit and do not make loud noises, shout or tap on the glass to avoid disturbing the pandas’ daily activities. It is strictly prohibited to put any food, drinks or other items into the panda enclosure.
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