Explore the Real Hometown of Wild Pandas
Compared with Dujiangyan, Wolong Panda Center is much further away from Chengdu but is less crowded. Besides, Wolong National Nature Reserve is considered to be the real hometown of wild pandas.
This tour will allow you to have a moderate hike in the wild pandas' backyard (the experimental zone of the nature reserve*) and a panda volunteer experience in Wolong Panda Base.
*Nature reserves can be divided into core areas, buffer zones, and experimental zones. Under the premise of not destroying natural resources and the ecological environment, natural resources, and cultural resources can be rationally utilized in this zone to carry out ecological tourism.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Explore the Natural Habitat of Wild Pandas.
Ganhaizi is located in the buffer zone of Wolong Nature Reserve, where you can experience the natural scenery of the panda habitat.
Experience Taking Care of a Cute Panda
Make panda cakes with your own hands and prepare bamboo for pandas. See how the keeper feeds a panda at a very close distance
Receive a unique certificate proving your love for pandas.
At the end of the program, you will receive a panda keeper certificate for this unforgettable day.
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A great couple of days in Chengdu region
We had an amazing couple of days, guided by Evan. We saw some local theatre, went to Juizaigu, visited the Panda Center. Thanks to him, we go to enjoy it fully. He knew where to be and when to ensure we had the best experience. He was also very kind helping us when we faced troubles with our payment system. Thank you for all, Evan more
Nov 2024, E_Amaury
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A great time with Helen in Chengdu!
Helen is a superstar! Our group of 6 spent a wonderful day with her visiting the Panda Breeding and Research Center in the morning. She has so much energy and so much knowledge, including fun little stories about the pandas, it was a great experience. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, Helen took us for our Sichuan Cooking experience where we had lots of fun and ate more good food. In addition to making our day in Chengdu wonderful, Helen also had the responsibility of getting me to the hospital for followup care due to an accident I'd had earlier in the trip. The next day when she took us to the airport, she stayed with us until we boarded the flight. There had been some question as to whether the airline would let me fly due to my head injury, and Helen wasn't going to let us get lost anywhere. She is very professional and very in touch with the needs of everyone in our group. Plus, she is lots of fun! more
Nov 2024, Sharon
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An Enjoyable Trip in Chengdu with Helen
I highly Helen(方方）of Chengdu if you are travelling to Chengdu for your holiday.She is very friendly, jovial, helpful and knowledgeable too. She is also patient and waited for both my husband and I to finish sightseeing a place even if we took a little longer time, making us feel very comfortable to be with her as our guide!Please request for Helen of Chengdu to be your personal tour guide, you will not be disappointed! more
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
It takes about three hours to drive the 120 km (75 miles) between Chengdu and Wolong.
After a simple local lunch at about 11:30am, enjoy a moderate hike in the wild animals' backyard.
Ganhaizi is a hidden treasure abundant with scenic beauty and unique seasonal landscapes. There are alpine meadows in spring, places to cool down and escape the summer heat, colorful forests of autumn leaves, and snowy landscapes to enjoy in winter.Hiking here is like walking through a painting.
Stay overnight in the hostel that's right inside the panda center.
Arrive at Wolong Panda Center at 8:30am so that your day as a panda keeper can begin. During the program, you will learn more about this endangered species and help to take care of pandas under the guidance of experienced staff.
Morning Activities (2 Hours). You will break bamboos and wash some bamboo shoots for pandas with the panda keepers. And then clean the glass of their enclosures. Watch the keeper feeding a panda. Take a break and tour around the panda base.
Afternoon Keeper's Activities (2 Hours ). Have a lunch in the canteen with the base stuffs and enjoy a special documentary movie about a panda's life cycle. Then more cleaning need to be done. Later you will make cake for pandas with your own hands. At the end of the program you will receive a panda keeper certificate.
The program ends at around 2:30 pm, when you will begin the drive back to Chengdu. You'll reach your hotel at around 4 pm.
Hotel Selection
—Wolong Minjiang Hotel
At present, Wolong Minjiang Hotel is the only hotel opened to expats in Wolong area. This hotel has very simple facility. For customers with higher accommodation requirement, we will suggest you consider visiting Wolong in future when there are better hotel choices .
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: cd-8b