Overview
Key takeaway
Book 0–7 days ahead via the 'Panda Valley' WeChat official account; scan your original ID card/passport QR to enter. No rescheduling after booking (refund before entry). Smoke-free, no pets/drones, do not feed animals.
Time & cost
Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: $4–$8. Hours: Peak season (May–Oct): 07:50–17:30, book by 17:00 same day. Low season (Nov–Apr): 08:10–17:00, book by 16:30 same day. Arrive at opening—pandas move inside after late morning..
Best for
Best for first-time Dujiangyan visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Tips
On site
Book 0–7 days ahead via the 'Panda Valley' WeChat official account; scan your original ID card/passport QR to enter.
Timing
No rescheduling after booking (refund before entry).
Also
Smoke-free, no pets/drones, do not feed animals.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (Peak season (May–Oct): 07:50–17:30, book by 17:00 same day. Low season (Nov–Apr): 08:10–17:00, book by 16:30 same day. Arrive at opening—pandas move inside after late morning.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
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 “熊猫谷（成都大熊猫繁育研究基地都江堰野放繁育研究中心）” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Show to staff
你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。
Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.
Location & how to go
Panda Valley (Chengdu Research Base, Dujiangyan Wild-Release Center), Dujiangyan
