Private Tour
Chengdu Panda Research Base Tickets And Optional Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
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
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Claire was Great!!
Susan B,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Highly 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!!
Very good management DE...
Alba V,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good management DE entries. DEr buying them in advance saved us a lot of queue time.
Highly recommend
Maxine F,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00I really recommend getting a guided tour, the research centre is massive and having someone who knows where the best spots are makes the experience way less stressful. Our guide Bella was amazing, she was very fun and knowledgable about Pandas and Chengdu! Definitely worth the money.
Private tour of Panda Research Base with Bella
KarenLau,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Must do while in Chengdu! The panda reserve is modern and beautiful and we saw many adorable pandas. Bella our guide was fantastic! She is very knowledgeable, speaks excellent English, and was patient and helpful with my school age kids and their elderly grandparents. Highly recommended!
Winter visit - no crowds, go in the afternoon
DAVID K,
Dec 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00The area is much larger than I expected. If you intend to walk it, as I prefer and did, it is a long way. You also need to use your navigational skills as the Panda Villas and attractions on the south side are not well indicated as the park's intention is for you to purchase the shuttle carts. It is not a question of the price - it is mínimal- it just makes it hard to find your own way round. I did it but almost ran out of time. Travelling in December it seems like feeding time is about 15h - when the weather has warmed up. Saw loads of Pandas feeding and playing. Also, as is low season no crowds. Fantastic visit.
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