The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, 成都大熊猫繁育研究基地, is a different attraction from Dujiangyan Panda Valley. The base’s official ticket page says its admission does not include Panda Valley, so check which site you’re booking.

How to book tickets

The base’s official page describes advance online booking using visitors’ identity details. Listed channels include its official WeChat account and mini programme, along with specifically authorised providers.

Choose your date and entry session carefully. Bring the original valid identity document used for the reservation and save your confirmation before leaving your accommodation.

The entrance sign at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
The entrance sign at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
A panda-shaped sculpture beside a garden path
A panda-shaped sculpture beside a garden path

Opening hours and entry times

The official English page lists these seasonal entry windows:

Season Morning entry Afternoon entry Staff start asking visitors to leave
March–October 07:30–12:00 12:00–17:00 18:00
November–February 08:00–12:00 12:00–16:30 17:30

Check the latest notice and arrive within the session on your ticket. Allow time to get from the entrance to the areas you want to visit.

What to expect when seeing the pandas

Pandas have rest periods, and the base may temporarily close some areas. You may not see a particular panda, and animals may be resting or out of view.

Use the official map to choose the areas you’d like to see. Follow staff directions and leave enough time to pause rather than rushing between enclosures.

Two giant pandas eating bamboo indoors
Two giant pandas eating bamboo indoors
A panda sitting among bamboo stems
A panda sitting among bamboo stems
A giant panda resting between tree trunks
A giant panda resting between tree trunks
A panda reclining in an outdoor enclosure
A panda reclining in an outdoor enclosure
Young pandas asleep on a wooden platform
Young pandas asleep on a wooden platform
A young panda lying on a wooden floor
A young panda lying on a wooden floor
A panda eating bamboo outdoors
A panda eating bamboo outdoors
A giant panda walking across a grassy enclosure
A giant panda walking across a grassy enclosure
A panda sitting beside a pile of bamboo
A panda sitting beside a pile of bamboo
A panda sitting with its back to the camera
A panda sitting with its back to the camera
A panda holding bamboo while seated outdoors
A panda holding bamboo while seated outdoors
A giant panda reaching along a tree branch
A giant panda reaching along a tree branch
Two giant pandas together in an outdoor enclosure
Two giant pandas together in an outdoor enclosure

Getting there and getting around

Plan the journey from your accommodation to the correct entrance. Transport inside the base is separate: the official sightseeing-bus service has its own ticket rules, so check whether it’s included in any package you buy.

If walking distance or mobility is a concern, look at the current site map and ask the base about available services before choosing your route.

Before you go

Bring your identity document, booking confirmation and a way to pay. Check the weather and visitor notices, and leave time for the return trip.

If you’d also like to visit Dujiangyan’s irrigation system, work out the full journey before combining the two. I suggest keeping them as separate outings for a more relaxed trip.

Sources and updates

Sources checked on 28 Oct 2026.

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