Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Parks & Gardens

No.1375 Panda Road, Northern Suburbs, Chenghua District, Chengdu

Closed07:30 – 18:00 · Opens tomorrow at 07:30

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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About

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a conservation and research institution set within a large landscape of bamboo, woodland, nurseries and animal enclosures. Founded to support the rescue and breeding of giant pandas, it now also conducts scientific work on reproduction, disease prevention, genetics and public education. The sloping grounds are designed to evoke aspects of the animals’ natural habitat, with separate areas for adults, juveniles and mothers with cubs, as well as related species such as red pandas. The base has played a major role in transforming knowledge about panda breeding and early development, allowing the public to see life stages rarely visible in the wild. Nursery buildings and research exhibits explain the vulnerability of newborn cubs and the intensive care required for successful conservation breeding. Its global fame rests on the emotional appeal of the animals, but the deeper significance lies in the long-term scientific effort surrounding an endangered species strongly associated with Sichuan.

Highlights

Giant panda nursery
Red panda habitat
Lush bamboo forest pathways
Educational panda museum

Suggested duration4h

Amenities

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible

shuttle_bus

Gift shop

Café

ATM

Why go

Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to experience giant panda nursery.
Spend time on red panda habitat rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
The experience is rounded out by lush bamboo forest pathways.

Know before you go

Allow about 240 on site, excluding transfers and queues.
Confirm current opening hours, ticket rules, temporary closures, and entry restrictions before departure.
Carry the local-language name and address for navigation, taxi, or entrance checks.

Tips

Choose the visit period according to live opening information, weather, and the surrounding route.
Group the stop with nearby places to reduce backtracking and keep a realistic transfer buffer.
Carry water, weather protection, and the local-language place name when conditions require them.

Google Maps

No.1375 Panda Road, Northern Suburbs, Chenghua District, Chengdu

www.panda.org.cn/

+86 28 8351 0033

ClosedOpens tomorrow at 07:30

Sunday07:30 – 18:00

Monday07:30 – 18:00

Tuesday07:30 – 18:00

Wednesday07:30 – 18:00

Thursday07:30 – 18:00

Friday07:30 – 18:00

Saturday07:30 – 18:00

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