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Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base成都大熊猫繁育研究基地
The world's best place to see giant pandas — 50+ animals in a naturalistic setting
The world's best place to see giant pandas — 50+ animals in a naturalistic setting
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is the world's most successful giant panda conservation facility, currently home to 50+ giant pandas and 70+ red pandas in a lush naturalistic environment. It is the single most-filmed location in Chengdu, featuring in virtually every China travel video. The best time to visit is before 10am when the pandas are fed and most active.
The most-viewed Chengdu attraction on YouTube — every major travel creator films here
Address: 1375 Panda Ave, Chenghua District, Chengdu
The easiest way to reach Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is by Didi (China's ride-hailing app, similar to Uber). Download the Didi app and link your international credit card before arriving in China. Show the driver the Chinese name: 成都大熊猫繁育研究基地.
Metro is also available for most attractions — check the city metro map and look for the nearest station. All metro signs in Chengdu are bilingual (Chinese and English).
Citizens of 54+ countries including the USA, UK, EU nations, Canada, and Australia can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay.
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