Unique One-Day Tour: A Close Encounter with Red Pandas
Description
Begin your day by delving into the fascinating world of giant pandas. Spend the quiet morning hours observing their daily routines and learning about their habits in a setting far less crowded than the main Chengdu Panda Base — offering a more peaceful and personal experience. In the afternoon, step into the red pandas’ charming habitat for an up-close encounter. Observe these playful creatures as they explore their surroundings. Take photos, learn about their behavior and diet, and gain a deeper appreciation for these delightful animals. This day offers a rare and heartwarming journey into the lives of both giant and red pandas — a truly unforgettable wildlife experience.
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Itinerary
Your guide will contact you the day before to confirm the pick-up time, which is around 7:30 AM from your hotel. Start your day early with a visit to the Dujiangyan Panda Park, where you can spend the morning observing the beautiful giant and red pandas. Since pandas are most active for just a few hours each day, it’s essential to wake up early to catch them at their liveliest. The giant panda, a symbol of national pride and one of the world’s most endangered animals, can be seen here amidst extensive conservation efforts. Spend three hours with these amazing creatures, watching them play, munch on bamboo, and climb trees in a setting that closely resembles their natural habitat.
After lunch, visit the Red Panda Habitat for a memorable encounter. Step into their living area and observe these adorable creatures up close as they climb, explore, and interact with each other in their natural-style environment. Take photos, watch their playful behaviors, and learn about their habits, diet, and ongoing conservation efforts. This experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with and gain a deeper understanding of these captivating animals.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby, holding a piece of paper with your name on it
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
We had such a fantastic experience with our guide Jason and driver Kevin. This was a VIP trip all the way, from thoughtful pastries to massage seats and karaoke in the car! The panda base is amazing, but the experience with the red pandas is really magical, you get very close and have the time just with your party, as opposed to all the crowds. Was slightly hesitant for the price, but it was SO worth it. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly happy to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Jason and Kevin. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed all the little details during the trip, from the pastries to the massage seats and karaoke. We’re especially glad that the red panda experience was memorable for you. Having a quieter and more personal interaction away from the crowds is exactly the experience we hope to create for our guests. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to China again in the future!
We had a wonderful 5 star experience- from booking, pre trip planning and the days experiences. Jason was most genuine, polished and experienced. He made sure every step of our journey was positive. Interacting with the red pandas was priceless. On top of this, the driver and SUV were first class!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed every part of your journey. It was our pleasure to make your trip smooth and memorable. Our team truly appreciate your feedback, and we’re glad you enjoyed the red pandas and the SUV service. We hope to welcome you again for more amazing experiences in the future!
If you love red pandas (and giant pandas) this tour is a must. Pick-up at our hotel went smoothly and our guide Jason and our driver welcomed us in a very comfortable car and already shared a lot of interesting information with us. The first stop at the giant panda base was a great start. It wasn‘t very crowded despite being Saturday and the arrival time was ideal to see the pandas in action. Jason also chose a fantastic local lunch spot for us! In the afternoon, we went to the red panda base which was a once in a lifetime experience. You can watch them up close, walk through their forest habitat and later even feed them with some apples and take pictures with them. Amazing! We were pretty much alone at the base which made it even more special. You will not regret booking this tour with Jason & team! Thank you again for everything! 🐼
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly means a lot to us to hear that you had such a memorable experience. We’re delighted that you enjoyed both the giant panda visit and the special time with the red pandas—especially having those peaceful moments so close to them, which really makes it unique. I’m also very happy to know that the timing, transportation, and lunch arrangements all met your expectations. It was our pleasure to share the day with you and make everything as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and are a big encouragement for our whole team. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again on another adventure in China in the future! 🐼
I had a great time with my tour guide Michelle visiting the Giant panda center and then experiencing the red pandas up close afterwards. It was amazing to see these animals in real life and the day was well thought out itinerary wise. Both Michelle and our driver were fun, professional and kind. Highly recommend this excursion!
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the panda visit and the red panda experience. It means a lot to hear your positive feedback about Michelle and our driver. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again in the future!
It has been an amazing day of visiting the Pandas in a less crowded base with the ability of enjoying in relax. After an amazing lunch with typical local cuisine, the highlight of the trip: The red panda base. Never seen so many red pandas in a beautiful park resembling their habitat and also we got up and close with them (even climbing on my lap) The guides have been great also adding a Quick coffee stop to a local place along the road. All in all a great experience and looking forward doing it again!
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the relaxed panda experience, the local lunch, and especially the red panda base. It’s great to know our guide and the coffee stop added to your day. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again in the future! 😊
We did the Giant Panda Tour including Red Panda's with them. From the pick up, the tour and lunch everything worked out wonderfully. Jason and Kevin were great and helpful. The up close experience with the Red Pandas was absolute madness and a must for every panda lover!!!
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Panda-Tour inklusive der roten Pandas so gut gefallen hat. Wir geben Jason und Kevin Ihre netten Worte gerne weiter. Die hautnahe Begegnung mit den roten Pandas ist wirklich etwas Besonderes, und wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!
Informative and fun day trip with guide Jason! Got to see the giant pandas and red pandas up close and also eat delicious food!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the day with Jason, from seeing the pandas up close to tasting the local food. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you again for more adventures in the future!
Fantastic tour to experience giant pandas and red pandas Highly recommend Tour guide exceptional very knowledgeable and went out of way to make sure day was perfect
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!We're delighted you enjoyed the panda tour and your guide's exceptional service! Your recommendation means the world to us. Hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable experiences! Best regards,
