China Panda Tours, Panda China, See Pandas in China

Giant Pandas, a national treasure of China, are considered a living fossil and an endangered species. Our panda tours provide you with various choices to meet different needs. We offer an opportunity to see them in person, hold one of them, and help take care of them in Chengdu; or even trace them in the wild in Qinling; if you just want take a look at panda, multi-city tours with panda zoo are smart choices. Choose from the following packages, or tailor make your own China panda tour.

Choice A: Join in Panda Keeper Program in Chengdu

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Chengdu Panda Tour - 5 Days

This tour not only takes you to see the cute black-and-white giant panda, but also covers the most popular attractions in Chengdu and magnificent Giant Buddha and Mount Emei.

Giant Pandas, Yangtze River and Golden Triangle Family Tour - 12 Days Beijing – Xi'an – Chengdu – Yangtze – Shanghai

Cute pandas and historic sites impressed Michelle Obama and her two daughters, when they visited China in March, 2014.

Panda Keeper Program in Ya'an Bi Feng Xia Base of CCRCGP

Chengdu and Bifengxia Panda Breeding Center Volunteer Experience — 5 Days

Be a panda keeper and help take care one of the world's endangered species. This tour combines the unique experience with highlight attractions in Chengdu. Note: There is a daily quota of 30 volunteers at the base, and July 2014 has been fully booked.

Choice B: Trace Wild Panda’s Track in Foping Nature Reserve

Qinling Wild Giant Panda Tracking Tour — 12 days

The tour combine highlights city tour of Xi'an and 5 days panda tracking to discover the peaceful, bamboo-eating member of the bear family. Join us and explore into the heart of the wild habitat of giant panda.

Choice C: Take a Look at Pandas in Zoo

China Family Classic Tour — 9 daysBeijing – Xi'an – Shanghai

Explore China's most popular destinations with your family, experience some family-friendly activities, and see giant panda in Beijing Zoo.

Ancient China and Nature Family Tour — 11 daysBeijing – Xi'an – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai

From China's most famous historic sites in the north to dreamlike natural landscape in the south, this tour also takes you to see giant panda in person at Seven-Star Park in Guilin.

Top Faqs

1. Where can I see pandas?

The best place to see giant pandas is surely at their hometown – Chengdu, at Bifengxia Giant Panda Base or Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. You can also see giant pandas in zoos of the following cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guilin and Hong Kong.

2. What's the best time to see pandas?

It is best to visit during their meal or playing times. Early in the morning 08:30 to 10:30 is very suitable, when pandas come out to eat and play.

3. Can I hold pandas and take photos?

By giving a donation of 2,000 yuan at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding or 1,300 yuan at Bifengxia Giant Panda Base, you can hold a panda and take pictures. (For reference only)

4. Confusing Names of Three Panda Bases

There is only one Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (official name), located 10 kilometers from Chengdu city center. Due to different translations, you may have seen some other confusing names, but they all mean this base. There are other 2 panda bases near Chengdu: Ya'an Bi Feng Xia Base of CCRCGP) and Wolong Giant Panda Base. Wolong Giant Panda Base is currently closed due to earthquake happened in 2008.

First Panda Keeper Story

Andreas and Vlasta are the first customer who booked panda keeper program with China Highlights in 2007. So far they have traveled with us 7 times to Chengdu to be panda keepers. Why they love pandas so much? What they did in panda base? Get to know their story »

More about Giant Pandas

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Giant Panda Characteristics

Life Cycle

Giant Panda Habitat

Giant Panda Volunteer Programs

Video of Volunteer Program