Dujiangyan Panda Base
Panda Paradise, officially known as the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Dujiangyan Base, is a specialized institution focusing on panda rescue and disease prevention. Spanning an area of 760 acres, the center comprises seven functional zones, including disease control research, quarantine, rehabilitation training, public education, and natural landscapes. The facility can accommodate over 40 giant pandas, providing them with a habitat rich in greenery and fresh air. Visitors have the opportunity to observe pandas up close and learn about their conservation.
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Shiqiao Village, Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Dujiangyan Panda Base: A Sanctuary for Giant Pandas
Panda Paradise, officially known as the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Dujiangyan Base, is a specialized institution focusing on panda rescue and disease prevention. Spanning an area of 760 acres, the center comprises seven functional zones, including disease control research, quarantine, rehabilitation training, public education, and natural landscapes. The facility can accommodate over 40 giant pandas, providing them with a habitat rich in greenery and fresh air. Visitors have the opportunity to observe pandas up close and learn about their conservation efforts, making it a heartwarming and educational experience.
What to See and Do
Observe Giant Pandas: Get up close with giant pandas in their spacious enclosures. You can watch them eating bamboo, playing, climbing trees, or simply napping. The base aims to provide a naturalistic environment for the pandas.
Learn About Conservation: The base focuses on panda rescue, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. Informational displays provide insights into the challenges facing giant pandas and the efforts being made to protect them.
Volunteer Program: For a more immersive experience, the base offers a popular volunteer program (requires advance booking and a fee) where participants can assist with daily panda care, such as cleaning enclosures and preparing food.
Red Pandas: In addition to giant pandas, you can also see the adorable red pandas, which are smaller and more arboreal.
Beautiful Natural Environment: The base is set amidst lush bamboo forests and natural landscapes, providing a pleasant environment for a leisurely stroll.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather. Pandas are generally most active in the mornings and late afternoons, especially during feeding times. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends and public holidays.
How to Get There
Dujiangyan Panda Base is located in Dujiangyan City, about an hour's drive from Chengdu. You can take a high-speed train from Chengdu to Dujiangyan Railway Station, and then a taxi or local bus to the base. Many tour operators in Chengdu offer organized day trips that include the panda base.
Travel Tips
Arrive early: To see the pandas at their most active and avoid the largest crowds, try to arrive as early as possible.
Wear comfortable shoes: You'll be doing a fair amount of walking around the base.
Respect the pandas: Follow all rules and guidelines, maintain a respectful distance, and avoid loud noises to ensure the well-being of the animals.
Photography: Flash photography is usually prohibited, so be mindful of the rules.
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