Chengdu is the home of the giant panda. Whether you want a half-day at the panda base or a week pairing pandas with karst rivers and mountains, start here.

8 Days of Nature, Wildlife & Landscapes
from $1,490 pp
Guilin · Zhangjiajie · Chengdu — Karst Peaks, Avatar Pillars & Giant Pandas
from $2,190 pp
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The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is the world's premier panda facility and the easiest place to see them. Arrive early (gates open 7:30 AM) — pandas are most active 8–10 AM.
The 8-Day Pandas & Karst itinerary pairs the Chengdu panda base with Mount Emei and Guilin's scenery. For a quick visit, add the single-day Giant Panda Encounter to any Chengdu trip.
Yes — the panda base is one of China's most family-friendly attractions, with easy walking paths and a nursery where you can see panda cubs.
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