Dujiangyan Panda Paradise Travel Guide
Highlights, Roles, and Travel Information
Dujiangyan Panda Paradise is the Dujiangyan Base of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center, a "panda hideaway paradise" where pandas recovering from old age or injury can spend the rest of their lives in peace. Located in a lush green environment away from the hustle and bustle of Chengdu city, it offers a quieter and more relaxed experience of panda observation than the Chengdu Panda Base. The greatest attraction here is that visitors can not only be regular tourists, but also participate in the front lines of panda conservation as a "One-Day Volunteer (Panda Caretaker Experience)." Caring for pandas allows you to gain a deeper understanding of their ecology and foster a greater awareness of conservation, a unique and valuable experience.
1.Main Highlights
🐼 Panda interaction experience
We have a wide range of programs that emphasize participation rather than just observing.
• Panda Volunteer (One-Day Zookeeper Experience):
Make breakfast for the pandas: Under the guidance of zookeepers, you will select bamboo, the pandas' staple food, and prepare nutritious panda dumplings (wo wo tou).
Cleaning the pandas' sleeping quarters and exercise areas: Cleaning up droppings and cleaning up the areas to create a comfortable environment for the pandas.
- Ecological commentary by zookeepers: An opportunity to learn in depth directly from professionals on the ground about pandas' physical characteristics, eating habits, the current state of conservation efforts, and more.
• Tips for observing pandas:
Elderly pandas enjoying their leisurely time: Many of them have contributed to breeding and research, and it is soothing to watch them take a leisurely nap or leisurely eat bamboo.
2. Roles and Stories
📚 Panda Paradise's Role and Mission
• A place to support the "second life" of protected pandas: Providing a comfortable, stress-free living environment for elderly pandas who have retired from frontline breeding and protected pandas that are difficult to return to the wild.
• A leading center for public education: The "Volunteer Experience Program" elevates tourism to one of "understanding and participation," serving as a living educational space that conveys the importance of wildlife conservation.
3. Useful Information Before Your Visit
Address：Shiqiao Village, Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
Regular Opening Hours：8:30 - 17:00 (all year round). Last admission is at 16:00.
Closed：None (Open daily throughout the year).
Admission Tickets：Adults: 58 yuan. Volunteer programs require reservations and incur additional fees.
Access：It is about a 1.5 hour drive from the center of Chengdu and about 30 minutes from Dujiangyan city.
4. Visiting Etiquette and Important Notes
• Volunteer participation requirements: There is an age limit for the program (usually 12 years old or older) and you must declare your health status. Those with infectious diseases (such as colds) cannot participate.
• Advance booking is important: The number of volunteers allowed per day is limited, so it is essential to make a reservation several months in advance.
• Basic etiquette: Even if you are not volunteering, please refrain from speaking loudly so as not to startle the pandas, and flash photography is strictly prohibited.
5. Pandaland Trip's Original Tour Services
At Pandaland Trip, we offer exclusive services that overcome language and procedural barriers and allow you to experience your dream of becoming a panda volunteer with peace of mind.
• Secure advance reservations for volunteer programs: We can secure reservations for popular programs that would be difficult for individuals to make.
• Support in Your Native Language on the Day of the Program: We provide consecutive interpretation of the zookeepers' explanations and guide you carefully through the procedures.
• Souvenirs and official certificates of participation: Upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate of participation and a souvenir to keep as a memory for a lifetime.
• Professional photography service (optional): Record your precious moments in professional quality.
• Combined sightseeing with the Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Facilities: We also propose an efficient plan to visit the Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Facilities, a World Heritage Site.
To fully experience the dream "Panda Volunteer" program without worrying about language or procedures, the best option is Pandaland Trip's full support tour in your native language.Our staff, passionate about panda conservation and with extensive experience in organizing tours, will ensure you have a one-of-a-kind, special panda experience.
