Overview
Key takeaway
100+ giant pandas. Arrive before 8am when they're most active at feeding time.
Time & cost
Plan 3–4 hours. Budget: $8. Hours: 07:30–18:00.
Best for
Best for first-time Chengdu visitors who want a clear 3–4 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Price$8
Duration3–4 hours
Hours07:30–18:00
Getting thereMetro Line 3 to Panda Ave + shuttle ¥2
Tips
On site
Arrive by 7:30am.
Timing
Pandas sleep after 10am.
Also
Red panda area is also adorable.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “大熊猫繁育研究基地” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Location & how to go
Giant Panda Breeding Base, Chengdu
MetroMetro Line 3 to Panda Ave + shuttle ¥2
BusMetro Line 3 to Panda Ave + shuttle ¥2
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “大熊猫繁育研究基地” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
