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5-Day Best Panda Tour of China

Tour Destinations: Chengdu - Ya'an
This captivating and enriching China panda tour provides a unique opportunity to volunteer at the world-renowned panda base. You will have the chance to interact closely with the pandas, including hugging them, playing with them, taking photos, observing their behaviors, preparing their food, cleaning their enclosures, and assisting with data collection. It promises a live and engaging experience like no other!
5-Day Best Panda Tour of China

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrival in Chengdu
Transfer via: international plane - your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer
Upon arrival, your private guide will be punctual and waiting at either Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. You will be transferred to the hotel in a comfortable private car with a non-smoking policy and an experienced driver. The remainder of the day is free for your leisure.
DAY 2 Chengdu/Ya'an
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Drive to Ya'an, Shangli Ancient Town, Bifengxia Panda Base
Today, we will travel to Ya'an City. After lunch, we will explore Shangli Ancient Town. Later, we will proceed to Bifengxia Panda Base, where you will obtain the required permit and complete the volunteer agreement to work with the pandas. You will then receive specialized work attire, gloves, and other equipment, and receive training on volunteering with pandas from your instructor.
DAY 3 Ya'an
Activities for today: Bifengxia Panda Base
Today, engage in panda volunteer activities. You will don the provided work attire and participate in a fulfilling day at the panda base. Your schedule will be as follows:

08:30 - Clean the pandas' living quarters and gardens.
10:00 - Distribute fresh bamboo for the pandas' breakfast.
11:00 - Observe the pandas' behaviors and assist the researchers in collecting data.
14:30 - Feed the pandas bamboo bread, apples, and carrots. Afterwards, release the pandas in their enclosures to observe their activities. You may also assist the veterinarians with medical care for the pandas during this time.
16:30 - Provide another feeding session for the pandas.
17:30 - Conclude the day's tasks.
DAY 4 Ya'an
Activities for today: Bifengxia Panda Base
Spend a full day working alongside your instructor at the Panda Base. Return the work attire and gloves. Have dinner with your instructor, followed by the issuance of a volunteer certificate by the China Panda Protection and Research Center.
DAY 5 Ya'an/Chengdu
Transfer via: plane - your arrangement
Activities for today: Drive back to Chengdu. Visit Jinli Ancient Street. Transfer to airport.
Following breakfast, we will head back to Chengdu to explore Jinli Ancient Street. Your guide will accompany you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

Our services conclude at this point.

Price Details

*Actual price will be confirmed upon enquiry

Price Includes

Private Transfers
Airport/hotel transfers with driver and English guide
Entrance Fees
All entrance fees in itinerary
Meals
All meals as specified (B/L/D)
Guide & Transport
English guide, economy flights/trains
Hotel
Twin/double room with breakfast

Price Excludes

International Travel
International flights, visa fees, excess baggage
Personal Items
Personal expenses, tips, optional activities
Others
Force majeure costs, travel insurance
Tour Code: JZG-S-10
Departure: Any day you want
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Our Advantages & Promise

  • One-on-one Travel Consultant Service
  • Flexible time schedule to suit your pace
  • Selected and trained guides
  • Meals are in quality local restaurants
  • Western style service standard

Destinations

Chengdu

Chengdu is the provincial capital of Sichuan Province in Southwest China. It is located on the edge of the Chengdu Plain which is known as the “Country of Heaven” (Tian Fu Zhi Guo). The agriculture in Chengdu really develop well, as a result, it is also called the “Land of Milk and Honey” due to this. One thing you must do in Chengdu is visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. 

Chengdu is famed as “the home Town of Giant Panda” which attracts millions of tourists from inland and abroad. Moreover, Chengdu has a history of more than 2,000 years with numerous historical places of interests and relics. 

You can experience the history of Chengdu can go to the Jinsha Site Museum, Sanxingdui Museum, Wuhou Memorial Temple and Wenshu Temple, or you can stroll in the Jinli Ancient Street and the Wide and Narrow Alley to relax yourself. Additionally, you’d better not miss the Sichuan Cuisine.

Ya'an

Located near the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Ya'an is a prefecture-level city in the western part of Sichuan province, China. 

Ya'an has a long history, dating back to the pre-Qin era (Before 221 BC). 

Ya'an is a historical and cultural city as well as an emerging tourist city in Sichuan Province, known as the "Rain City", the "Western Sichuan Throat", "Tibet Portal", and "National Corridor". 

Two must-see sites in Ya’an are Shangli Old Town and Bifengxia Panda Base.