China · GIANT PANDAS
The pandas are active early and asleep by lunchtime, so the departure time matters more than anything else on this page. These 15 cover the Chengdu research base, the Dujiangyan sanctuary and the volunteer day programmes, with prices and gate times.
Chengdu Giant Panda Base ticket with fast entry and passport scan. See 100+ pandas, including babies, in a near-wild park.
“I just bought a ticket so no transportation. all went well. would advise an early start. the queues are crazy... Chinese style lol”
Prebook Beijing Zoo entry with Panda House access. Use a QR code for direct entry, skip the ticket line, and see pandas plus more in 3 hours.
“Very easy to book and good value. Recommended when visiting Beijing!”
Private English-guide panda tour from Chengdu with hotel pickup and red panda viewing, plus optional volunteer. Small crowds, big cuddly value.
“Cindy was my guide and she was great! There are a TON of people even in off season so be prepared to get pushed around. Cindy was great at getting me good spots to see the pandas. She was knowledgeable about them as well. It moRead more”
One day in Beijing with Lama Temple, Summer Palace, panda viewing, and a silk demonstration, plus lunch and hotel pickup.
“The places were nice but the tour itself with this company felt more like a walk. Didn't really get much information about the places. we were just seeing things but the guide wasn't really saying anything about the places.”
Private Chengdu day tour with hotel pickup to see giant pandas in the morning, stroll Kuanzhai Alley, and explore Jinsha Site Museum.
“Maggie is an exceptional guide who always wears a smile. She provided us with a wealth of background information not only about the attractions we visited but also about Chinese culture and traditions. Maggie also encouraged us to try locRead more”
Small-group Dujiangyan Panda Base tour with optional panda volunteer hands-on care, hotel pickup, and an early-morning look at pandas up close.
“We had the most amazing time on our Panda trip to Dujingyan 😊 we saw several pandas up close. Our tour guide Jay was absolutely incredible, very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about the animals. He went above and beyond on our trip, and made the whole Read more”
Hands-on panda volunteering from Chengdu to Dujiangyan, Ya'an or Wolong, small-group care tasks, Sichuan lunch, transfers, and close keeper moments.
“I recently went on a trip that was absolutely fantastic. We had a wonderful time in panda base. Our guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. Every moment was filled with excitement and joy, and I can’t wait to go on another adventure like this!”
Private Beijing day tour to Panda House, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, with hotel pickup and lunch. Skip lines with a guide.
“My family and I had a wonderful time with Ranee. She’s a reader who loves history, so the tour with her is very educational. We did a tour from viator to other sites, and thought tour guide was good. But when we tour with Ranee, it iRead more”
See Beijing’s Panda House, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven on a full-day private tour with pickup, entrance fees, lunch options.
“Great tour! Our guide, Bobo, took us around the city from the Temple of Heaven, to the Summer Palace, the panda bears in Beijing zoo and the Llama Temple. The tour was very informative and we would have felt absolutely lost without her. She took care of everything and all we had to do was enjoy the experience - thank you very much. Bobo!”
Private 8-hour Beijing tour that hits Panda House, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, plus Pearl Market shopping, with live English guidance and lunch.
“thanks to mrs kelly and our driver mr wang for a beautiful tour mrs kelly now every corner of beijing she was the best guide i have here in beijing. i recommend everyone to mrs kelly.”
Full-day tour from Chengdu to Chengdu Panda Base and UNESCO Leshan Giant Buddha. See pandas up close, then return near Tianfu Square.
“Our guide was very polite and well informed. He shared with us many local stories and made the tour an exciting experience. Very well delivered!”
Spend a full day as a Dujiangyan Panda Base volunteer near Chengdu, with hotel pickup, guided tasks, lunch, and recorded photos and videos.
“Our driver was ready to go in our lobby on time and drive safely to the panda base. The volunteer experience was incredible and we were lucky to end up with a private group of just our party. We got to feed the pandas twice, see them Read more”
Private Shanghai Zoo and Zhujiajiao water town day with panda highlights, expert guide, hotel pickup, and optional lunch and canal ride.
“Mr Roberts, our guide, was kind and very kind. It was a predictably good tour. I was happy to see the pandas. We couldn't get on the boat due to the weather, but everyone was very happy to show us around Shanghai Tower.Auto-translated”
Private Beijing day trip to Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall plus Panda House at Beijing Zoo, with pickup and lunch included.
“Fantastic experience!! Our guide was really good and helpful with our baby. Thanks to her it was a wonderful day”
Door-to-door Chengdu day trip to see giant pandas at the research base and ride a boat under the Leshan Giant Buddha.
“Abby was an absolute delight. She really knew her way around the sanctuary and helped me get some great photos. We had some great conversations about our cultures and shared many laughs. She was also very knowledgeable about the Read more”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
