Chengdu Private Half Day Tour to Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer
Get the special opportunity to volunteer at one of China's to p panda rehabilitation programs You'll have the opportunity to visit the Red Panda area to learn more about this quiet yet territorial mammal.
Today's tour will start from your hotel (free pickup and drop-off within the 3rd ring road of Chengdu only) and your guide will pick you up in the hotel. The best time to see pandas is before 09:00, because there is a feeding time between 09:00-11:00, after eating the panda will go to sleep Panda is also generally afraid of heat, so be sure to arrive early, it is best to arrive around 8:00 to avoid the flow of people and can see the giant panda in various positions. Finally, we will return at around 12:00.
- Package 1 : Half Day Chengdu Panda Tour
- Go to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding at around 7:00 am, the base completely simulates the wild living environment of giant pandas, with lakes, streams, bamboo forests, lawns, etc., raising more than 100 giant pandas, in addition to giant pandas, you can also see black-necked cranes, peacocks, herons and other small animals
- Package 2: Panda Keeper Volunteer Day Tour
- Depart around 07:00 to 07:30 to volunteer for Giant pandas We will go to one of the three panda bases in Dujiangyan, Wolong or Ya 'an to participate in the Panda support activities.(Note: Due to the limited number of panda volunteer activities per day, we cannot specify one of the three bases of Dujiangyan, Wolong or Ya 'an. There may be no quota, but do not worry, after receiving the order, our staff will contact you as soon as possible.
The specific activities of panda volunteers are as follows:
- Preparing food for giant pandas, such as breaking bamboo, cleaning or peeling bamboo shoots, observing the feeders feeding giant pandas; recognizing and analyzing giant pandas' green ("qingtuan").
- Visiting giant pandas of different ages in the park, with on-site explanations of the meanings behind their various behaviors.
- Lunch and rest time.
- Watching documentaries on giant panda research and field rescue, understanding the current status of giant pandas from a scientific perspective.
- Preparing fine food for giant pandas in rehabilitation, such as cutting bamboo leaves, to gain an in-depth understanding of the late-life care of giant pandas.
- Making coarse grain窝窝头 (窝窝头, a traditional Chinese steamed bun) for giant pandas and learning about their feeding habits.
- Issuing certificates and souvenirs, ending the event.
- You'll have the opportunity to visit the Red Panda area to learn more about this quiet yet territorial mammal
- Get the special opportunity to volunteer at one of China's to p panda rehabilitation programs
- Watching documentaries on giant panda research and field rescue, understanding the current status of giant pandas from a scientific perspective
- Restrictions: Age 8-70 years old, healthy, no infectious diseases
Gratuities (optional) Any services not mentioned Personal consumption Accommodation Meals
