Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a unique and ecologically sensitive research center focused on conservation. Observe giant pandas (and other rare and endangered native animals) in "Panda Valley" which features brooks, wild bamboo forests, woods, man-made dens, rocks, plant pits, caves and other features that emulate the pandas’ natural environment.!

Chengdu's Giant Panda Breeding Research base is a top attraction in Chengdu included in the top 500 projects for environmental protection by the United Nations. This research base is not only a tourist attraction but also an educational base for national and international scientist. The Chengdu Panda Breeding Research base was established in 1987 and during this time, the base has rescued several pandas from the wild and increased the number of captive giant pandas to more than a hundred. The base covers an area of more than 1000 acres, including mountains, clear waters, and a beautiful scenery where birds live in harmony. With this ticket you have access to the base, where you will be able to see giant pandas and red pandas in a friendly ecological environment. In order to gain entry, please show the provided voucher with the admission code at the ticket entrance or scan the QR code at the gate's entrance machine for direct access.

Ticket Adult Price Child Price
Admission Ticket $15.00 USD $10.00 USD
Admission Ticket


  • Include all taxes, fees and handling charges;
  • You will receive a separate voucher email from us with your admission ticket with QR Code within 5 days of your selected entry day;
  • Scan your QR code at the gate's entrance machine for direct access;
  • Not wheelchair accessible;
  • This order does not support partial cancellation;
  • Opening Time: 07:30-18:00 (Last admission 17:00);
  • Address: 1375 Xiongmao Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan Province;

How to get there

By Bus
1. From Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Take Metro Line 10 at Shuangliu Airport Terminal 1, get off at Taipingyuan Station, transfer to Metro Line 3, get off at Panda Avenue Station, get out of the Metro (at Exit A), take Bus D025/198 /198A, and get off at Panda Base Bus Station. The journey is about 32 km and takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
2. From Chengdu North Railway Station to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Take Metro Line 7 at Chengdu North Railway Station, get off at Simaqiao Station, transfer to Metro Line 3, get off at Panda Avenue Station, get out of the Metro (at Exit A), take Bus D025/198 /198A, and get off at Panda Base Bus Station. The journey is about 10.5km and takes about 48 minutes.
3. From Chengdu East Railway Station to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Take Metro Line 7 at Chengdu East Railway Station, get off at Simaqiao Station, transfer to the Metro Line 3, get off at Panda Avenue Station, get out of the Metro (at Exit A), take Bus D025/198 /198A, and get off at Panda Base Bus Station. The journey is about 20 km and takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
4. From Chengdu Urban Area to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Take a bus to Chengdu Zoo Bus Station in Chengdu Urban Area, transfer to Bus 198 / 198A, and get off at Panda Base Bus Station. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

By Metro

Currently, Metro Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Line 4, Line 7 and Line 10 of Chengdu Metro are all available and adopting the distance and time based pricing system. The starting price of RMB 2 is for the first 4km, and extra RMB 1 is charged for each incremental 4 km in the range of 4 to 12 km; extra RMB 1 is charged for each incremental 6km in the range of 12 to 24km; extra RMB 1 is charged for each incremental 8km in the range of 24 to 40km; extra RMB 1 is charged for each incremental 10km in the range of 40 to 50km; extra RMB 1 is charged for each incremental 20km after exceeding 50km. Holder of Tianfutong Card can enjoy a 10% discount when taking the metro.

Shuttle Bus

Time Table
Wuhou Temple / Jinli (starting point) - Panda Base (25KM)
Departure time: 7:30-14:30 (shuttle at half hour interval)
Return time: 11:30-17:30 (on schedule)

Kuanzhai Alley (starting point) - Panda Base (25KM)
Departure time: 8:00 - 14:30 (shuttle at half hour interval for 8:00 - 9:00, 1h interval for 9:00 - 12:00, and 1h interval for 13:30 - 14:30)
Return time: 11:30-17:30 (on schedule)

Chunxi Road (starting point) - Panda Base (25KM)
Departure time: 8:00 - 15:00 (shuttle at half hour interval for 8:00 - 11:00 and 1h interval for 13:00 - 15:00)
Return time: 11:30-17:30 (on schedule)

Chengdu Bus/ East Railway Station (starting point) - Panda Base (30KM)
Departure time: 9:00 - 15:00 (shuttle at about 1.5h interval)
Return time: 11:20-17:30 (on schedule)

Panda Base (starting point) - Wuhou Temple / Jinli - Shuangliu Airport (39KM)
Departure time: 11:30-17:30 (on schedule)