We had a wonderful time on the Skip Crowds Dujingyan Panda Tour with the Red Panda Interactive option. Our guide, Henry, was fantastic—friendly, informative, and very accommodating. We had an afternoon train to catch, so Henry arranged to pick us up early. We arrived at the panda base around 7:30 a.m., which turned out to be perfect. There were almost no crowds, and the pandas were out and active, so we were able to really enjoy seeing them without feeling rushed. Afterward, we went to the Red Panda Forest for the interactive experience. This was definitely the highlight of the tour! Being able to see the red pandas up close in such a unique setting was an unforgettable experience and something I would absolutely recommend adding to the tour. Do not miss the Red Panda Interactive option—it is worth it! Henry made the entire day easy and enjoyable, while also making sure we stayed on schedule for our train. We would highly recommend both this tour and Henry as a guide.
Skip Crowed Dujingyan Panda Tour Option Red Panda Interactive
At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Price from
- $120 / person
- Location
- Chengdu, China
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 15 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 11
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Discovery more
Description
Skip crowed Panda zoo drive to Dujiangyan Panda sanctuary visit Pandas at morning when they take breakfast at nature habitat , got special routine to baby pandas gardens where keep away from tourists , can get closer enough observe pandas behaviors and play around option activity to the Red Panda Habitat for an intimate experience (red panda keeper ) ,insight at unparalleled enchanting lives of these remarkable animals, help keeper prepare Red Panda Lunch observe them up close even engaging with them. Marvel at their agility as they climb and frolic.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult
- $120
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $180.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Dujiangyan Panda Base
7:15 driver will meet you at your hotel at before rush hours Arrive at the base at 8:30 am guide already booked the tickets, without waiting in line. guide will take you on an optimized route to see the pandas at their most active (during morning feeding).specially to Baby Panda gardens where keep away from tourists, take best spots for photos closeup with pandas ever without crowds in the background. option Red panda interactive (Red Panda Keeper ) spend 20 minutes observing the red pandas daily activities，Walk into the living area of these charming creatures and prepare for a close-up experience help Keeper prepare Red Panda Lunch free at rest of time at conservation Watch them climb trees, play, and interact with each other , you will learn how Red panda breed at here and future plans make 100 Red Pandas back to nature ever year .see red panda life habit at wild forest .
What's included
Included
Entrance fee
Tour guide and driver with hotel transfer
Not included
Lunch
optional Reds Panda costs 900CNY each not included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at the arrival location . The driver will be waiting for you at hotel lobby
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
15 reviews
How it compares in Chengdu
- Rated higher than 78% of 64 reviewed tours in Chengdu
- No. 41 by number of reviews among 777 tours in Chengdu
- Starting price $120 is close to the typical $127 for tours of similar length in Chengdu
Excurgo comparison of 777 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Skip Crowed Dujingyan Panda Tour Option Red Panda Interactive lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Chengdu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $180. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up at the arrival location . The driver will be waiting for you at hotel lobby Pickup points include Kaixuan Business Hotel, Aijia International Boutique Apartment.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Discovery more.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
T
Amazing Panda Experience with Henry!
S
A day of pandas!
We really enjoyed our experience with Jay. He is very knowledgeable about the giant pandas and red pandas, as well as the history and culture of Chengdu and Sichuan province. The highlights of our trip was definitely the red panda interactive experience (paid for separately) and we met Mr Zhang Hemin who spearheaded the giant panda conservation effort and is now consulting for the red panda conservation initiative as well. What a treat for us! Jay also took us to a lovely authentic restaurant for lunch with delicious food and ended the day with traditional clay wamao figurines that he made himself from his village. Such a great experience overall. 10/10 highly recommend!
K
Great tour and guide
LIbby was a great English speaking guide and the tour was a highlight for our family. Make sure to do the red Panda tour as well
S
One of the best days ever if you want to get really close.
Today's visit to the Giant Panda and Red Panda experiences was truly amazing. Our guide Libby picked up our family of three and took great care of us throughout the day. Although it seemed that a rainy day might not be great, the cooler temperatures meant it was not only perfect for walking around but also the pandas came out to play! We got to see lots of Giant Pandas up close eating bamboo. Then we got REALLY up close with Red Pandas when they climbed onto our laps! This was truly a memorable day, one we will never forget. Thank you Libby.
M
PANDAmonium, a fun day with 🐼s
Very prompt and great communication. Convenient and well thought out itinerary went very smoothly. David is a great guide and even better conversationalist. Went above and beyond to help me learn how to use the payment system and even put a sample itinerary together for me for the rest of my time in Chengdu city. Very helpful kind honest and friendly people. Highly recommend.
W
Trip highlight!
Jay was an excellent tour guide and visiting the Pandas was one of the highlights of our trip! Jay is very knowledgeable and communicates well. He explained the history and culture of the area, as well as the Panda rehabilitation efforts. He also took us for a great meal at a local restaurant, which was delicious. Highly recommend this tour over the much busier Panda Research Center.
G
Close encounter with the giant Panda and interactive experience with red Panda was definitely worth the time and money !
Jay was an excellent guide and knowledgeable
C
Panda sanctuary 10/10
It was such a cool experience! Our guide was great! He allowed us as much time as we liked at each area at the sanctuary! Lots of different panda areas to see and they were very active! Our guide was willing to drop us off anywhere and stop anywhere we wanted on the way home!
G
My Panda experience in Chengdu with guide Jay
It was nice to see the giant Pandas up close and to see them in a natural habitat. It was also gratifying to see red pandas and able to observe them closely and feed them
T
Half-day trip to large and red pandas
The trip worked perfectly. Two days in advance, a message came via WhatsApp with all the information for pickup. The hotel pickup was on time and the about 1h drive was pleasant. During the day you will be accompanied by two different parks. The park with the red pandas is not yet a year old and currently very unknown, there were very few visitors on site. You get very close to the red pandas, but petting or similar is not possible. According to information from our driver you cannot book the excursion yourself, for foreign visitors there is no way around booking the tour. For us, however, this was no problem, as everything was very well organized. Return to the hotel was about 2pm.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skip Crowed Dujingyan Panda Tour Option Red Panda Interactive | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (15) | $120 | |
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