The giant panda stands as a national treasure of China and they are loved by tourists from all over the world for their cute appearance and innocent demeanor. China is home to several incredible destinations to see giant pandas.
Best Places to See Giant Pandas in China
Here are some best places to see giant pandas in China.
Beijing Zoo
The Beijing Zoo is the perfect place to observe pandas during your Beijing tours. Currently, the Beijing Zoo houses 11 pandas that originate from nature reserves located in Sichuan and Shaanxi, China. These pandas have been sent to the Beijing Zoo for purposes of protection, breeding, and research.
The Panda House at the Beijing Zoo comprises two sections: the Asian Games Panda House and the Olympic Panda House. Both sections are designed to replicate the natural habitat of giant pandas, ensuring that they reside in a cozy and comfortable environment.
Xian Qinling Wildlife Park
Qinling Wildlife Park is a home for wild animals and the best place to observe pandas during your Xian tours. The panda species residing here primarily consist of the Qinling giant panda and the unique brown giant panda named “Qi Zai”. Notably, “Qi Zai” holds the distinction of being the only captive brown giant panda in the world, renowned for its rare fur coloration of brown and white.
Qinling pandas have a more rounded head, a relatively shorter mouth, and smaller ears, making them look more like cats. Their fur color is darker, with dark brown chest patches and brown belly fur.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Don’t miss the adorable pandas during you Chengdu tours. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is one of the most famous panda conservation and breeding centers in the world. The environment around the base is beautiful, and the rolling green hills outline a natural green barrier for the base.
Over 200 giant pandas are kept here, and you can get a close-up look at their lives and even get a chance to see how cute they look playing outdoors. Giant pandas of different ages thrive here and have a great time.
Wolong Chinese Giant Panda Shenshuping Base
It is the home of giant pandas and an important base for their research and conservation. Visitors can learn about the research and conservation of giant pandas. This is the Sichuan wild panda habitat. Inside the base, giant pandas can be seen in every enclosure, some of them strolling around the enclosure, some climbing up high branches.
Dujiangyan Panda Park
Dujiangyan Panda Park, one of the four bases of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, is the perfect place to explore the home of the giant panda. The Giant Panda Pavilion serves as the main habitat for the giant pandas, where visitors can observe the daily habits of the pandas up close and feel their leisurely and relaxed state of life.
