Half Day Tour to Xi'an Wild Panda Breeding and Protecting Center
Overview
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Probably you don’t know that Sichuan is not the only hometown of panda and Chengdu is not the only place to see pandas. The fact is, you can see both the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors and the world’s most adorable animal -- pandas in Xi’an. The city not only boasts boundless heritages but also countless wild plants and animals, and panda is the most valuable one.
If you have kids with you and the same time you have some extra time in the city, then visiting Xi’an wild panda protecting & breeding center will be quite a memorable experience.
You can also see golden monkeys and some other rare animals in the same area.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Qinling Wildlife In Danger Animals Protection And Research Center
Probably you don’t know that Sichuan is not the only hometown of panda and Chengdu is not the only place to see pandas. The fact is, you can see both the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors and the world’s most adorable animal -- pandas in Xi’an. The city not only boasts boundless heritages but also countless wild plants and animals, and panda is the most valuable one. If you have kids with you and the same time you have some extra time in the city, then visiting Xi’an wild panda protecting & breeding center will be quite a memorable experience. You can also see golden monkeys and some other rare animals in the same area.
The oldest taoist temple in China with spectacular ancient buildings.
Options
Morning departure
Morning departure Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation.
English-speaking guide service.
Lunch
Entrance fee
Your personal cost
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely panda without crowds and great tour
Gaby123456,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was a great guide and driver. He picked me up in the hotel arriving early at the panda place. It was good to be there early to be able to see the panda. He knew the way in the park ato assure seeing most panda and shared his knowledge about them. I got plenty of opportunity taking pictures. Luckily we saw most of the panda being active. This research center is not crowded. After the tour we had a great lunch eating local noodles, it was very tasty. I can highky recommend this tour.
Xian panda centre review
862stuartr,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful 1/2 day visit to the panda centre outside xian with Michael, my guide and driver. After hearing about the crowds at the Chengdu centre I was pleasantly surprised to find the xian facility almost free of tourists. Michael went out of his way to ensure I had a great time and see the pandas at their most lively part of the day. I would highly recommend this tour to all animal lovers and if you get Michael as a guide then you will be lucky indeed.
Excellent tour of Pandas at Qinling Four Treasures Park
corybear,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Michael, he was knowledgeable about pandas and other subjects. This activity was comprised of a pickup at my hotel with a private car, a long drive to the Qinling Four Treasures Park, ample time to view and photograph the many pandas, authentic Chinese lunch, a bonus trip to the Qinling Animal Park, and finally drop off at my hotel. Some might say it was pricey for what is essentially a visit to a zoo, however if you value your time and you value seeing pandas very close their natural habitat, then it is well worth it!
Michael is great 👍
ishayshops,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael is great , he picked us with his car from the city and took us for a tasty 😋 lunch after the tour He is supper knowledgeable 😁 and fun to listen to Thank you Michael 😊
Unforgettable Panda Experience and Xi’an Highlights
829lidijad,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day visiting the pandas with Cathy! She is such a warm, open-minded, and gentle person — truly passionate about pandas and other animals. From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Cathy devoted her attention to our family, shared many beautiful details about her culture, and was genuinely curious about ours too. Her English is excellent, so we could easily talk about anything and everything throughout the day. The pace of the tour was relaxed and fully adapted to us — nothing felt rushed. Our driver was also very skilled. After visiting the pandas, we all went for lunch together at a local restaurant serving traditional food. It was such a great idea — sometimes you don’t know which small local places are truly good, and they picked a wonderful one! The food was delicious, and our gide helped us choose the best dishes, explaining the ingredients and their connection to Chinese tradition. The organization of the whole trip was perfect. The day before, they reconfirmed the meeting details, and everything ran on time and smoothly. A special thanks to Cathy for also giving us great tips for our evening in Xi’an — thanks to her, we managed to see the Pagoda and the Water Show in a short time!
Great experience to see the osndas
Kay D,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Lily Sun and driver were great. The weather was terrible but it didn’t dampen the experience. Lily sold very good English and was knowledgeable. We moved between enclosures at the various feeding times to make the most of seeing the pandas feeding and moving. The park is well set out and my understanding it will be the biggest panda breeding programme shortly in China. We opted for lunch at the local village which was delicious and fun. A great few hours either the pandas.
Way too expensive for...
Sarah M,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Way too expensive for what is advertised. This is not a research center. It is a zoo. Very sad. I saw pandas but in the condition I was told they would be in and they refused to acknowledge this. It is also over priced. The same tour was advertised for less than half the price. This is a scam be careful. Michael was a wonderful tour guide. Look after me very well
Sherpa15596318950,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our last day in China, so we went to see the Panda's. Managed to see lots of Panda, was very warm so they were all in controlled temp rooms but it was so cool to see them
Xi’An Wild Panda Breeding & Protection centre is a must visit!
Explorer566383,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Wild Panda Breeding & Protection Centre was amazing 🤩. So many pandas. Also the famous brown Panda. I took so many great photos and made great memories. The place also has other animals to see which is awesome. Michael was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and nice. I based my whole trip to China around this panda tour. I was the only person on the tour today, but Michael still ran it. Very greatful it wasn’t cancelled. Enjoyed every minute 😄.
Superb morning with the Pandas
Kelly H,Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic morning with the Pandas! Our guide Lilly made contact with us 2 days earlier to provide confirmation of pick up and time and she was waiting for us in our hotel lobby as promised. Our transfer van was clean, tidy and modern and Lilly gave us a running commentary of the history of Xi'an and the sanctuary we were headed to. Lilly's knowledge was second to none and she was such a lovely and helpful person. At the end of our tour we were taken back to Xi'an for lunch at a famous noodle house where we had the best noodle soup which I cannot stop thinking about now! I highly recommend this tour, getting up early was hard but so worth it as the Pandas were all out and about and we got to see them all, even the very shy brown panda Qizai! Due to the early time we did not have to fight any crowds and got view all the animals without a problem. Thank you to all.
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