Dujiangyan Panda Base Tours and Tickets
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What are people saying about Dujiangyan Panda Base
Winnie, Apr 2026
Great and fun experience
Fun experience and get to prepare foods for panda. Our guide Molly was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. She seems to enjoy being a guide and love pandas! After the tour, we get to keep our shirt, a certificate and other goodies. Both my friend and I were glad we signed up for this experience.
Kim_W, Mar 2026
Who doesn't love Pandas
Watched a keeper feed an old Panda with bamboo shoots from about 1 metre away. Couldn't take photos but it was awesome to see up close. Smashing the bamboo on the concrete was fun and you get plenty of time to look around at the Pandas. Lunch in the staff canteen was delicious
Tan_W, Dec 2025
Had a great and enjoyable...
Had a great and enjoyable day visiting both the Chengdu Panda Base as well as Dujiangyan Water works, our guide Daisy gave us very good introduction of the history and the construction of the water works. We also had a nice lunch of “Cai Huo Ji”.
Roberto_O, Dec 2025
Great Panda tour and nice temple at the water irrigation place.
This was a very nice private several hours tour. Bella, our guide did an excellent job. She was very professional and friendly. We went first to the Dujiangyan Panda base which was very nice and not at all crowded. Bella knew quite well were to go, at what time and the best locations to watch the Pandas. After that, she took us to the Water irrigation system. I was a little skeptical to go and see a dam of it turn to be a super interesting experience about a wonderful piece of Engineering but also with the visit of a temple and group of buildings that was awesome. Some of the best pictures from the China trip. At all times, Bella did a great job and was always willing to help. Furthermore, we made the comment about needing to buy a new bag/luggage and in our way back to the hotel we stopped in a market to buy it! That is customer service! The driver was also very polite and professional and the car was very nice and comfortable. Great day watching Pandas and other interesting places, great pictures and very nice and friendly company with Bella! Highly recommended tour!
Lotus_L, May 2025
Highly Recommended !
We are grateful to have Mr 李超 be our tour guide and driver for a day-tour to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and Mount Qingcheng. Mr Li is very helpful and friendly. He also recommended a great local place for lunch - the food is delicious, and the place is very clean.
If you are a hiking lover - highly recommend spending more time at Mount Qingcheng.
Phillip_D, Sept 2025
Mr Wang Tao an excellent driver and tour guide
Mr Wang Tao was an excellent driver and tour guide. He provided great assistance and advice. We communicated by WeChat, and he provided excellent directions and suggestions. He also asked every section if we needed help or assistance.
Mr Wang Tao also provided additional information to make our stay in Chengdu a memorable experience.
caren_c, Dec 2024
We had Robert as our...
We had Robert as our guide tour and he was amazing. Super friendly, very well knowledgeable and patient. We customized our entire tour to our preferences. He always asked us if we need something or had any questions. The experience was amazing to be so close to so many pandas and to learn many things about it.
It's a tour I highly recommend and if you are lucky to get Robert, you won't be disappointed.
Dee, Nov 2024
Best one day Panda and nature tour
Weaver is excellent English speaking guide with vast history knowledge and love for homeland. Dujianyang in autumn is perfect to see pandas eat and eat in various ways. Mountain where Taoism started is a nice hybrid hike, boat and cable car ride to the peak. Recommend fitness level of someone capable of climbing 5 flights of stairs or running an oval once. Will return and try 4 hour hike option and see irrigation marvel
Heather_N, Apr 2026
Pandas!!!
This was a cool way to get as close to pandas as possible without actually working at a research facility or zoo! The "work" was not strenuous- it was more so a sample of what is done on a day-to-day basis to ensure the pandas are adequately fed. My guide took pictures for me while I worked and I was able to see a panda eating close-up (no photos allowed in that area). The park itself seems to be set up well and they mentioned that the pandas are moved around from pen to pen in order to prevent boredom. There was a lot of information provided- I definitely learned new things about pandas and the conservation effort!
Valerie_Y, Aug 2024
Panda volunteer
The vehicle was very comfortable to ride. They were great at communicating before the experience and arrived on time to take us for the day. Our guide was very sweet and super knowledgeable about the pandas and the habitat. Her English was excellent. We were well taken care of and enjoyed the day very much ! Don’t worry you do not work but have a lot of fun !
Randy_J, Aug 2023
Adorable!!
Unfortunately we were unable to visit in the morning as booked because of overcrowding. The pandas are not as active in the afternoon and it was incredibly hot. However, our guide Aimee did a great job of making sure we saw the babies, the cubs, and the older pandas. It's a beautiful area and the pandas were adorable. We also learned a lot from Aimee about the area and city as a whole. Pickup from our hotel was seamless and overall a fantastic afternoon.
Filippo_C, Sept 2025
Excellent driver
Excellent driver. Very friendly too, he also brought us to a very nice place to eat. Great experience overall.
Dujiangyan Panda Base
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The panda base is a must-visit for animal lovers and families with kids.
Book tours and activities in advance of arriving; the base allows a daily limit of 30 volunteers.
Volunteer experiences at the panda base generally last between 6 and 9 hours.
People Also Ask
What is Dujiangyan Panda Base?
Dujiangyan Panda Base is a giant panda education and research center about an hour from Chengdu, where the focus is on breeding, disease prevention, and educating the public. At the center you will have the opportunity to see pandas eating and playing, and you can volunteer to feed the pandas.
Can I hold pandas at Dujiangyan Panda Base?
Yes, for an additional fee you can hold baby giant pandas at Dujiangyan Panda Base. You’ll first put on protective clothes, and then sit with and hold the black and white animals while staff use your camera to take photos and videos of you and the panda.
How can I get to Dujiangyan Panda Base?
There are several different ways to get to Dujiangyan Panda Base. From Chengdu it will take anywhere from 1–2 hours to ride in a private car or taxi, depending on traffic. High speed trains or tourist buses also can get you there, when combined with a local taxi or bus.
What kind of tours go to Dujiangyan Panda Base?
Both group and private tours go to Dujiangyan Panda Base. Some offer the option to volunteer, cleaning the enclosures and feeding the giant pandas. Other tours combine a trip to the panda base with a visit to Mt. Qingcheng or a stop at the nearby Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
When is the best time to visit Dujiangyan Panda Base?
Visit Dujiangyan Panda Base early in the morning for feeding time—and the best chance of seeing the pandas active and moving around. Spring and fall are the most temperate seasons and are the most enjoyable for most visitors, since much of the area is outside.
Is Dujiangyan Panda Base worth it?
Yes, Dujiangyan Panda Base is worth visiting. The base provides the chance to see endangered giant pandas playing, eating, and interacting with each other in a natural environment. You even can take opportunities to help care for pandas, as well as hold and feed one.
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