Panda Volunteer expperience in Dujiangyan or Wolong Panda Base

Chengdu, China

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch

Simple buffet lunch in the pand base
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
An Englis Speaking Guide

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Dujiangyan Panda Base

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 5 reviews

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Great experience and very well organised - be sure you are happy with what you will get for the price

Alan_C, Sep 2025

Overall a great experience and we enjoyed it very much. Note that there is little in terms of getting closer to the pandas than any normal visitor to the panda base. You need to want to do the work to feel like you’ve contributed to the pandas. We walked around the Dujiangyan with a member of staff who was very passionate and informative about the individual pandas and their lives. The guide was great at taking photos of us and sending them over. The company was excellent in getting in touch in advance and was very flexible with planning. The car journey was very comfortable and we were picked up at the hotel door as planned. It is a high price point so make sure you’re keen and get the most from the day. The guide was very helpful in this regard. The price seems to reflect how well organised the guide company is and their ability to flex and deliver on their commitments.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Alan and ALice, We appreciate your praise very much as also it is our honor to serve you your day tour in Chendu, though it is such a short journey, we always want to make your journey meaningful. Wish you have a great time in Chengdu in the following days, hope to meet you again in the future. Regards Bruce

Overpriced

Qing_L, Aug 2025

Overall experience is ok. Our transport bus is small and old. Molly was our guide, majority of the time she worked as interpreter. After entering the base, we were led by the base staff/guide, the staff was the one walked us around base and introduced all the pandas to us. We only had one chance to be like two feet close to a panda, during the time panda nanny fed panda, about 10 minutes. NO cellphone allowed!!! After that, we were guided to another room and helped smash bamboos. The last part of volunteer was cutting off bamboo leaves for senior pandas. Our kids did learn a lot of knowledges about pandas. For education purpose, this volunteer activity is good for kids. But for the price we paid, this activity is definitely overpriced. I would not recommand this vendor to anyone else, because there are some identical volunteer activities only cost half of the price on viator. Please do your own homework on viator and will save your fortune.

The best! Couldn't be happier.

Adrienne_D, Mar 2025

All I can say is WOW. I originally had booked with another company, but they canceled my reservation without explanation, which prompted me to book this tour. I must say that I could not be happier with the experience. We were picked up at our hotel on time in a Mercedes sedan, so it felt luxurious. Andie was our tour guide, and she was terrific. She spoke perfect English and was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Chengdu—and pandas! She loved the pandas as much as my daughter and knew many interesting facts. The drive itself felt fast because the conversations were engaging. We loved prepping food for the pandas and watching them feed up close—so close that I was an arm's length away from the panda. The documentary we had to watch was interesting, and it was amazing to see just how much the pandas are loved and well cared for. To top it all off, Andie and our driver went above and beyond on our way back to Chengdu. My daughter was obsessed about these egg crepes, which are well-known street foods that we had learned about from YouTube. Andie made sure that we found a vendor that was one of the best in the city. Needless to say, my 13-year old was super happy. I highly recommend this tour company and our guide Andie. It was an unforgettable experience.

We had Robert as our...

caren_c, Dec 2024

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Caran, thanks for choosing us.We are glad you had a great time here, hope to see you again in the future. Happy new year to you and your families Cheers Bruce

Panda volunteer

Valerie_Y, Aug 2024

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 !