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Tickets are $8, and buses in the base are $4. It is recommended not to go in summer, because giant pandas are not active outdoors in summer. The base is very large. In addition to watching pandas, it is also suitable for people who like to walk, The souvenir shop can use visa cards, and there are direct buses at the gate of the base to other scenic spots!

The research center for For the giant panda bears It is Magnificent! If you get a Chung Du It is a must to see and you've truly missed A international gem! I took the picture of the bear with his mouth wide open... Don't worry he was just yawning,as the bear was just waking up. What an unusual and great experience!😊

Very much enjoyed my day here although there are a few things I would do differently, so hopefully others can learn from our experience. First of all, we saw more pandas than we had seen in the rest of our life combined. Such a large area with so many enclosures. However, my favorite was actually the red pandas. There were a larger number of them in a smaller area so much easier to see. They also seemed very playful and would chase each other and do other interesting behaviors. I'd be sure to swing by there.It seems like the popular areas are mostly near the south gate, so that's where most people are entering from, and that's what we did. So we first went to the more popular areas and found them to be very, very crowded, even on a weekday. We were unable to get good pictures or videos of any of the younger pandas. To me it seems like luck of the draw if you can a good shot. For example, if a panda comes out, there is a small stretch where people can capture them on camera. It's not like people in that area will take 1 picture and let the next guy in. They will take pictures and videos until the panda is gone. So pretty much only people who happened to be there at the right time could get a good shot and anyone who is a little in front or behind is out of luck. If I could do it over, I would not spend as much time in the crowded areas.After we finished with the south area, we continued on to the rest of the park, where there were a lot more pandas and a lot less people. It was a lot of walking, but it was here where we didn't have to get lucky to be in a good spot, and could take our time to get good photos. We found this part to be very relaxing and enjoyable compared to the chaos of people in the south area.After we had finished exploring, we ended up in the West gate and wanted to take the shuttle back to the south gate. The line was incredibly long and we waited for about an hour. There were no chairs to sit in while we waited so after many hours of walking, this was a disaster. I think it was a combination of people entering the park trying to go to the south area to see the younger pandas, and people like us who were done exploring and going back to the entrance where we came. If I could do it over, I would do it backward and start at the west gate and finish at the south. There should be a lot less people going from South to west when you are finished.

Travel from Chengdu East Station, very convenient.Arrive at noon, most pandas are asleep. But still pleasent to see they scratching themselves while sleeping. Very cute. According to some local guide, Pandas are more active from 7 to 9 am.

Wow! What an amazing experience. This review was a long time coming, but nonetheless the memories are so clear. Absolute highlight of my trip to Chengdu and these pandas are just lovable. The research centre looks after them and takes their well-being extremely seriously. Pandas are funny, clumsy but very smart animals too. If you ever get an opportunity to visit, please do so. It’s a lifetime memory

No doubt the research center has done amazing work on creating solutions to save pandas from brink of extinction.Visitor centre is not well organized, lengthy walks from place to place, queues everywhere and facilities not well managed. Takes forever to visit to see few cute pandas..

Really fun seeing the pandas back in 2018. Was lucky enough to see the new born Pandas that were only a few weeks old. I must warn you to wear long sleeve and use lots of mosquito repellent as they will eat you alive. Seriously they've got no chill! Take precautions or you will leave looking like a dot to dot. Other then that I would definitely recommend visiting.

Recommend to buy tickets in advance online. They don’t check your ID actually, so don’t worry about it.The base is huge, should be a full day trip. It has stroller rental which is quite family friendly. It has a great number of visitors, so expect to wait for some programs. It has cafe, restaurant, and everything you need, so just come with full energy and enjoy this experience. We had a great time even though we didn’t stay long here as we got tired quickly 🤣

Remember to purchase tickets online in advance! There are no tickets for sale on site. We visited the research base in the afternoon and realised that the pandas will return to their resting areas at 430pm. Therefore, it was quite rushed for us. I would strongly recommend visiting early in the morning. Another tip is, just get on the tram and visit all key places first before thinking to walk the trails. The place is massive! There's a stop at the tower and it's only for photography, there's no panda there.I would also suggest families with babies not not bring strollers, a carrier is more recommended. Too many stairs, escalators as the lifts are not that convenient. Overall, I will visit again and plan my journey in advance before visiting.

Itwas an amazing experience, loved it! The pandas, the place, everything in this place was fun! Totally recommend!

The centre is certainly worth a visit as it is the easiest way to see a panda up close - and all ages of panda. The centre is a bit of a mix between panda theme park / zoo and breeding centre - it wasn't clear how many of the panda bred here are released in the wild? Hopefully, none of the ones we saw as they were far to familiar with people for release. The pandas themselves were classic cute and cuddly, either playing with each other, sleeping or eating - all were classic photo opportunities. Also kept at the centre are Red panda, presumably part of a breeding program too? You can get really close to both species. Certainly is a must visit, but there are also questions about how much it contributes to wild giant panda or red panda conservation in the field.

We went on a weekday and it was packed in the southern section of the park (where the most popular panda, Hua Hua, lives). Not wanting to wait for 2 hours in line for one panda, we walked around the area including the sunshine delivery house and saw several pandas, but also lots of crowds and guards yelling over megaphones. It was a hot day, so by noon, all of the pandas were relocated to the inside enclosures.In the afternoon, we walked over to the west section of the park (panda enclosures with Moon names). All the pandas were indoors, but there were *zero* crowds, which was insane in comparison to the other half of the park which was jammed with people. If I were to go again, I’d highly recommend starting at the West entrance and seeing those pandas while outside and avoiding the crowds. I’m sure Hua Hua is cute but I’m not sure she’s worth hours of standing in the sun for a 30 second glimpse!

That place is more than „must see”. It was great pleasure to see real Pandas. It is like cherry on a cake during the visit in Chengdu.You can have walk in forst with wonderful smell. You can get rest in cafes. You can buy gifts.We arrived at 7:30, the queue was very long already but when gate was opened, queue was movi g very smooth. We didn’t wait long to get in.

This place is huge, it took us 6-7 hours to explore this on foot and also eventually on tram/shuttle train as we clocked 20000 steps. A lot of panda but definitely be there by 730am or earlier, the queue is always long, this is China!:

It's a must visit place when you are in Chengdu. We went to the wrong place to see the superstar "Hwa Hwa". Went to the Chengdu Zoo. And found no Hwa-Hwa. The staff of Chengdu said that Hwa-Hwa is on the Panda Breeding center. And we're quickly find a MTR then get a bus to get into the Panda Breeding center. It cost us ¥58 each person for the entrance ticket, and we got an hour queueing to see the Cute Hwa-Hwa. We had only 3 mins to see Hwa-Hwa. It worth to visit this place. Get a shuttle mini van to get around this place just for ¥30 each person. This place was a Huge place. And you may find many Pandas everywhere.

If you are in Chengdu and if you like the cutest of cute fuzzy animals, this should be on top of your list. I wish the ticketing and other services were more well-thought-out towards international visitors without local guides, though.The park itself is well-maintained with loads of green spaces, shops, restaurants, etc.There are multiple places to see other than pandas like a research facility, a small cinema showing videos of pandas' lifecycles, and a small museum.The park is huge so put aside enough time. Also, pandas did not seem particularly keen on showing themselves a lot. You would have to be patient to see them. But when you do see them, you are in for a treat.

Queue time about 20 minutes to enter the panda base. There are many places where we can see giant pandas, but we discovered that the moon sanctuary was the best with closer distance, and we observed about 10 pandas there. Sun sanctuary and other places were too crowded, and we hardly could have space to stand.There are many photo spots inside the park.The panda post office near the entrance and tourist centre was interesting. There are many panda stamps for my panda collection booklet.There is another panda post office outside the park. Here, I also got many panda stamps and were able to buy a postcard to mail to our home country. It takes about 10 days to reach our home in Malaysia

The environment that the pandas reside in mimics their natural habitat; which is better than most zoos that I've visited. I loved the views that the center had to offer. However, some parts of the center can get a bit crowded.Overall, it's an experiance that is worth travelling to during a stay in China.

One of the best place i have visited , it is recommended that you should buy ticket online and reach destination as early as possible, this will help in 2 ways one avoiding the crowd and second is you will see pandas awake 😄 . It's a very huge facility so you need to go for golf cart which is very cost effective and easy for travel inside the park.Panda house / bamboo house is a must place to visit followed by some food inside .Not to miss is the soft toys as sovinair

This was one of the highlights of my trip to China to visit the research base for Pandas. Firstly it is quite a vast area and requires quite a bit of walking through numerous Panda enclosures including those for red pandas.It is quite crowded and it might be difficult to view the Pandas with the crowds, in addition to the fact that sometimes the Pandas may not be in easily visible locations within their enclosures.Be ready to spend a few hours here.The work they do here and how well organized it is is truly amazing.

Enjoyed this extensive panda zoo park. Grounds are very well maintained, and pandas very active when we were there in the cool March morning. The facilities and landscaping were very nice.Only the enclosure to the popular panda Hwa Hwa was 1hr long. We skipped it. There was plenty of others to enjoy.Note that the park is huge, so either buy the tram ticket or be prepared to walk a lot.Overall recommended.

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a remarkable institution dedicated to the conservation and breeding of giant pandas. Situated in Chengdu, China, this research base plays a crucial role in safeguarding the endangered giant panda population.The facility provides a conducive environment for pandas, simulating their natural habitat while ensuring their well-being. Visitors have the unique opportunity to witness these iconic creatures up close, observing their playful antics and learning about their habits. The base's commitment to research extends beyond breeding, contributing valuable insights into panda behavior, nutrition, and overall health.The professionalism and dedication of the staff at the Chengdu Research Base are commendable. They are knowledgeable about panda conservation and eagerly share information with visitors. The educational programs offered here contribute to raising awareness about the importance of protecting these beloved animals.The base also actively engages in international collaborations, furthering global efforts for giant panda conservation. The picturesque landscapes and well-maintained enclosures make the visit a memorable experience. Overall, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding stands as a beacon of hope for giant panda conservation, successfully combining education, research, and breeding in a captivating and informative manner.