We had an unbelievable experience at the Xi’an Wild Panda Breeding Center . Our guide, Michael, was fantastic—he taught us so much about pandas, shared fun facts throughout the visit, and even helped us find great local food. Truly a memorable and one-of-a-kind experience!
I would highly recommend booking this tour with Michael; 100/10 experience!
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Eddy S
August 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful panda tour.
We were picked up on time by Michael and the driver Mr.Fu. After a 1.5 hour drive. We arrived at the Giant Panda Centre and were shown around the centre with lots of information. Very nice to see the pandas. We also saw the red panda. After the tour we had dinner at a local restaurant and then we were delivered to the hotel.
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karolinapF9977ZC
July 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Giant Panda trip with Michael
I wanna say the trip to Giant Panda Center was an excellent experience for me . Michael was an amazing and cheerful guy. We had a chance to talk about the culture of China. Michael helped me to fulfill my biggest dreams in my life of see Qi Zai and his Panda friends. Everything was on time and I also had some time to buy some souvenirs
I loved it ! Definitely I would recomemdn to anybody who wants to see 🐼 and other exotic animals.
Caroline
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Gaby123456
June 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lovely panda without crowds and great tour
Michael was a great guide and driver. He picked me up in the hotel arriving early at the panda place. It was good to be there early to be able to see the panda. He knew the way in the park ato assure seeing most panda and shared his knowledge about them. I got plenty of opportunity taking pictures. Luckily we saw most of the panda being active. This research center is not crowded. After the tour we had a great lunch eating local noodles, it was very tasty. I can highky recommend this tour.
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862stuartr
May 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Xian panda centre review
A wonderful 1/2 day visit to the panda centre outside xian with Michael, my guide and driver. After hearing about the crowds at the Chengdu centre I was pleasantly surprised to find the xian facility almost free of tourists. Michael went out of his way to ensure I had a great time and see the pandas at their most lively part of the day. I would highly recommend this tour to all animal lovers and if you get Michael as a guide then you will be lucky indeed.
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corybear
January 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of Pandas at Qinling Four Treasures Park
Excellent tour with Michael, he was knowledgeable about pandas and other subjects. This activity was comprised of a pickup at my hotel with a private car, a long drive to the Qinling Four Treasures Park, ample time to view and photograph the many pandas, authentic Chinese lunch, a bonus trip to the Qinling Animal Park, and finally drop off at my hotel. Some might say it was pricey for what is essentially a visit to a zoo, however if you value your time and you value seeing pandas very close their natural habitat, then it is well worth it!
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ishayshops
November 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Michael is great 👍
Michael is great , he picked us with his car from the city and took us for a tasty 😋 lunch after the tour
He is supper knowledgeable 😁 and fun to listen to
Thank you Michael 😊
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829lidijad
October 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Panda Experience and Xi’an Highlights
We had an amazing day visiting the pandas with Cathy! She is such a warm, open-minded, and gentle person — truly passionate about pandas and other animals. From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Cathy devoted her attention to our family, shared many beautiful details about her culture, and was genuinely curious about ours too. Her English is excellent, so we could easily talk about anything and everything throughout the day. The pace of the tour was relaxed and fully adapted to us — nothing felt rushed. Our driver was also very skilled.
After visiting the pandas, we all went for lunch together at a local restaurant serving traditional food. It was such a great idea — sometimes you don’t know which small local places are truly good, and they picked a wonderful one! The food was delicious, and our gide helped us choose the best dishes, explaining the ingredients and their connection to Chinese tradition.
The organization of the whole trip was perfect. The day before, they reconfirmed the meeting details, and everything ran on time and smoothly. A special thanks to Cathy for also giving us great tips for our evening in Xi’an — thanks to her, we managed to see the Pagoda and the Water Show in a short time!
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Kay_D
September 12, 2025 · via Viator
Great experience to see the osndas
Our guide Lily Sun and driver were great. The weather was terrible but it didn’t dampen the experience. Lily sold very good English and was knowledgeable. We moved between enclosures at the various feeding times to make the most of seeing the pandas feeding and moving. The park is well set out and my understanding it will be the biggest panda breeding programme shortly in China. We opted for lunch at the local village which was delicious and fun. A great few hours either the pandas.
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Sarah_M
August 12, 2025 · via Viator
Way too expensive for...
Way too expensive for what is advertised. This is not a research center. It is a zoo. Very sad. I saw pandas but in the condition I was told they would be in and they refused to acknowledge this. It is also over priced. The same tour was advertised for less than half the price. This is a scam be careful.
Michael was a wonderful tour guide. Look after me very well
事業者からの返答
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’d like to address some of the points you raised, as we feel your review may not fully reflect the value of the service provided.
You booked a private tour for 800 RMB, which included a dedicated guide, private vehicle transportation, and a meal. We drove approximately 100 kilometers to the destination and another 100 kilometers on the return journey—a significant logistical commitment for a single guest.
Regarding the panda experience, our tour description clearly states that this is a wild panda protection center housing around 15 pandas. As emphasized in our materials, sightings of pandas in the truly wild are exceptionally rare and never guaranteed. We’re glad you appreciated our guide’s service, but we hope you understand the costs involved: competitive guide fees, fuel, vehicle maintenance, and meal expenses significantly reduce our margin.
You requested a 50% refund, questioning whether funds reach the pandas. While we support the panda center through entry fees, as a tour operator, we also cover staffing, operations, and business sustainability. Without fair compensation, we simply couldn’t continue offering this experience.
We accommodated you as the sole guest despite operational challenges—many companies would have canceled. We prioritized your experience over profit, earning only ~100 RMB after costs.
You mentioned finding a similar tour at half the price. Could you share details? Private tours for one person involve high fixed costs; we’d genuinely like to understand how such pricing is feasible.
Our goal is to provide meaningful, well-managed experiences while supporting conservation. We stand by the quality of our guide and service and hope this clarifies our position. We’d welcome further discussion.
Sincerely,
Xi'an Food Tour