China · CHENGDU PANDA BASE TOURS
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Pandas are up for the morning feed and asleep by mid-morning, so anything arriving after ten mostly watches them doze. Below are the best Chengdu Panda Base trips: which get you through the gate at opening, which add Dujiangyan or the Leshan Buddha afterwards, which include the shuttle inside the grounds, and what each costs before the ticket.
Chengdu Panda Base ticket for 5-7 hours, with passport entry and an easy way to secure morning access, plus a self-guided panda-filled visit.
“I booked the ticket only option. The service was great, I had no issues entering the park. I would use this service again. Thank you!”
Beijing Zoo entry with Panda House access, easy QR code entry with passport, and a smart way to see highlights in about 3 hours.
“Saw panda, polar bears, hippo and rhino and others!”
Private half-day panda tour in Chengdu with hotel pickup, English guide, entry, red pandas, and optional volunteering at Dujiangyan.
“Had a great day hanging out with Jason and roaming the facility. All of the activities to break it up and learn more about the panda’s life at the facilities great. I had done this pre-Covid and got to be a lot closer to the pandas, but this was still a good experience for what is available today.”
Full-day Beijing tour to Lama Temple, Summer Palace, Panda Garden, and a silk market stop with pickup, lunch, and tickets.
“This tour was really packed with experiences. Not only did we have a boat ride on the canal to the Summer palace, this was extra though, we saw the Pandas at the Beijing Zoo, a pearl factory for freshwater pearls, the Lama Temple and also a Tea ceremony to sample some of the varieties of Chinese tea. Alice our guide was excellent. Well worth the money!”
Private Chengdu day tour for giant pandas, Kuan-Zhai Alley, and Jinsha Site Museum, with hotel pickup and tickets included.
“Maggie is an exceptional guide who always wears a smile. She provided us with a wealth of background information not only about the attractions we visited but also about Chinese culture and traditions. Maggie also encouraged us to try locRead more”
Hands-on panda volunteering near Chengdu with hotel pickup, small groups, keeper-guided tasks, and a Sichuan buffet lunch.
“We have had an experience beyond our expectations. The visit to the panda centre was a lot of fun, and although we were unable to feed them due to decisions beyond the control of the tour organisers, we had a great time seeing the paRead more”
A private Beijing day with panda viewing, Summer Palace UNESCO sights, Temple of Heaven, and an included Chinese lunch, plus hotel pickup.
“This was one of the best experiences I have had when travelling. Our guide Judy was amazing. She made sure we were well, prepared and truly enjoyed everything. She provided us with so much information, interesting facts, recommendatioRead more”
See Beijing’s Panda House, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven in one guided day with lunch, tickets, and hotel pickup.
“Great tour! Our guide, Bobo, took us around the city from the Temple of Heaven, to the Summer Palace, the panda bears in Beijing zoo and the Llama Temple. The tour was very informative and we would have felt absolutely lost without her. She took care of everything and all we had to do was enjoy the experience - thank you very much. Bobo!”
Private 8-hour Beijing tour with pandas, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Pearl Market shopping, plus English guide and lunch.
“Lily was amazing! She took us to see the pandas, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, and made the whole day really fun and easy. She explained everything in a way that was interesting but not boring, and she made sure we were always comfortable. The best part was how many photos she took of us so we could just enjoy the trip without worrying about it. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide thank you, Lily!”
Panda watching at Chengdu’s breeding base plus the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha, with hotel pickup and city-center drop-off.
“Was so much fun, had an excellent guide, spoke perfect English and was very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this to any travellers wanting to see the pandas and the Leshan giant buddha.”
Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base with private transport and lunch, then prepare food and watch panda care in Sichuan near Chengdu.
“Our driver was ready to go in our lobby on time and drive safely to the panda base. The volunteer experience was incredible and we were lucky to end up with a private group of just our party. We got to feed the pandas twice, see them Read more”
Private panda viewing at Shanghai Zoo plus a guided walk through Zhujiajiao Water Town, with door-to-door pickup and optional lunch and boat ride.
“Great experience at Shanghai zoo. Linda was very knowledgeable with all animals. Vast knowledge on the water town also.”
Beijing Zoo Panda House ticket help with panda and golden snub-nosed monkey entry, QR delivery by WhatsApp or email, and a smooth line-skip day plan.
“We could not find the meeting point, the QR we received did not work and in case we found out that there was no fee for entrance”
Private Beijing tour pairing Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall with the Panda House at Beijing Zoo, with pickup, tickets, and lunch included.
“It was a great experience! Jack and his driver were great, everything was in order. I recommend this tour to everyone to take.”
A 9-hour door-to-door Chengdu day trip to see pandas and the Leshan Giant Buddha, with an included boat ride and English guide.
“Lucy was wonderful.. Very accommodating and able to adjust tour to my pace (pretty quick!) We experienced a local lunch and even allowed me to visit a teahouse at my request. Highly recommend this!”
