Private Tour

Chengdu Panda Research Base Tickets And Optional Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Chinese (China)

4 hours

Mobile ticket

One of Chengdu’s most popular attractions, this panda park 18km north of the city centre is the easiest way to glimpse Sichuan’s most famous residents. Don't, however, make the mistake of thinking you'll be seeing wild pandas. They are kept in large enclosures and have a dedicated team of scientists and keepers tending to their every need. As well as living, breathing pandas, there are some fascinating panda information centres and museums explaining panda conservation and husbandry.

Home to nearly 120 giant and 76 red pandas, the base focuses on getting these notoriously love-shy creatures to breed and has been remarkably successful at it. March to May is the ‘falling in love period’ (wink wink). If you visit during summer or autumn, you may see tiny newborns in the nursery incubators.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entry Ticket (this is applicable for both booking the "ticket only" and "private guided tour")

Private transportation（This item is only applicable for booking a private guided tour)

Private Guide（This item is only applicable for booking a private guided tour)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting points

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

1375 Xiong Mao Da Dao, Cheng Hua Qu, Cheng Du Shi, Si Chuan Sheng, China, 610016

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Chengdu Panda Base is a public non-profit breeding and research institute for giant pandas, red pandas, and other rare animals, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.It started with 6 giant pandas that were rescued from the wild. By 2008, it had 124 panda births, and the captive panda population has grown to 83.

Options

Afternoon Private Guided Tour

Admission included
Duration: 4 hours: From 13:00 to 17:00
Private Driver & Guide
Pickup included

Morning Private Guided Tour

Admission included
Duration: 4 hours: From 8:00 to 12:00
Private Driver&Guide
Pickup included

Afternoon Tickets(Ticket Only)

Entry Time 12:00PM-17:00PM
Tickets Only/No Transfer、Guide
How To Use: Show Your Passport To Enter The Site.

Morning Tickets(Ticket Only)

Entry Time 7:30AM-11:59AM
Tickets Only/No Transfer,Guide
How To Use: Show Your Passport To Enter The Site.

Reviews

4.58

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Pandamania
Gianluca C,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Joy was fantastic. We had an unforgettable day. He spoke very good English and explained so many interesting things about pandas. Thanks for everything.
Fantastic experience
Amaya M,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very well planned visit by schedule and route to visit the base That's allowed us to see a lot of pandas
Amazing Afternoon Exploring the Pandamonium
Matt K,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We loved visiting the Panda Research Center with Jolin. Even before the tour began, the communication was excellent. We had to chance our arrival time at least 6 times due to other activities going on with our daughter who was in China to compete in the World Games. Each time, I received a very quick reply and they adjusted our tour start time with no issues. We were greeted by a sign with our names on it, which made finding our guide much easier. The Panda Research Center is HUGE, and there are thousands of tourists. Jolin helped us see the whole park in the time that we had available, and we were very pleased with how many different panda exhibits we visited. Would highly recommend this tour. A+
Highly recommend this tour with Clare
Judy d,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Clare is a great guide, very knowledgeable and a delight to be with. She knew exactly where to look to see several pandas up close and get great pictures. It was an amazing tour.
Claire was Great!!
Susan B,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Highly recommend this tour!! Claire was amazing - super knowledgeable about pandas and the park itself. We learned so much about the giant panda and red panda, and she knew where to go to get the best views of the pandas and avoid the crowds (the park is crowded and HUGE - we would have completely gotten lost and missed so much if we tried to navigate the park on our own!). Claire even gave us recommendations for a local restaurant for lunch after our tour, where we had the best meal!!