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5-Day Jiuzhaigou plus major panda bases…

5-Day Jiuzhaigou plus major panda bases January 22-26, 2024 From the moment our guide Rosa and driver picked us up at our hotel in Chengdu to when we departed five days later, our time with them was a marvelous adventure. Alvin Liu provided our party of three with the best driver and guide! As a 5-day, 1600-kilometer trip to Jiuzhaigou National Park, Jiawuhai, Shenshuping, Dujiangyan, Bifengxia, and Baoxing panda bases came to an end, I just want to say, “Thank you, Alvin, for providing excellent service which included an amazing driver, guide, comfortable hotels, and meals.” Everything was perfect, to say the least. Jun is a wonderful gentleman. He’s kind, thoughtful, and most of all a great driver. He made all of us feel comfortable and safe. Our eight-hour drive from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou with a couple of brief stops went by effortlessly. Rosa the guide is second to none. She is so knowledgeable about pandas and told us she was into pandas long before she became a guide. She took care of me (the oldest in our threesome) like a mother hen. Jiuzhaigou is a big park and it would take all day to cover all the lakes and waterfalls. She made sure that I would take it slow because of the high elevation and often reminded me to stop and take some oxygen that Jun bought from a shop on the way to the park. Each of us got a canister. The weather was extremely cold (7 degrees below zero centigrade), the road was icy and Rosa provided me with heating pads for my gloves, shoes, and jacket...a testimony of how well-prepared and thoughtful she is. I am so grateful for her. She provided enough snacks, bottled water, and lunch for each of us. The feeling that we could count on Rosa and Jun was so comforting. This is the second time since 2018 we have used Alvin’s service and hope in the future our paths will cross again. We certainly highly recommend Alvin and My Panda Tour for your adventure in China. You will not be disappointed. Sincerely, William and Karom Burke Honolulu, HI USA

Date of experience : January 22, 2024

There are just not enough stars….

There are just not enough stars….. The folks at MyPandaTour.com were incredible. Rarely does any business exceed my expectations but MyPandaTour.com did and did by a mile. At all times I felt safe, secure and comfortable. My Guide s were phenomenal, Alex was a walking encyclopedia of Panda’s and Jessica knows her history of Xi-an and the terracotta warriors. My Driver Mr. Lee was incredible. I do not know how he was able to drive in such traffic. If you have any desire to see ANY part of China with or without Pandas ( although I highly recommend at least 1 Panda reserve) MyPandaTour.com should be your starting point.

Date of experience : November 27, 2019

Alvin and his team were AMAZING!

Alvin and his team were AMAZING!! Alvin responds quickly to emails and questions. His guides are extremely knowledgable, friendly, thoughtful and kind! I would HIGHLY recommend them, and will definitely be going back and using them again! I had a GREAT time! Thank you, Alvin, Kiki, and Greenie!!

Date of experience : November 11, 2019

Exceptional Service from Day One! Amazing Experience!

I was directed to Alvin, the owner of My Panda Tours via several members of a private panda Facebook group I’m a member of. Upon reaching out, Alvin instantly emailed back. After a few email exchanges he hand-tailored a three-day tour that including volunteering, feedings, visits with Bei Bei and Bao Bao, as well as few other panda related things I wanted to experience. In addition meals, as well as transportation to/from the airport were included. My guide Rita was the best. She was extremely knowledgeable in all-thing pandas, Chengdu, and Chinese culture. Incredibly cheerful she answered all my questions. Which were many and often. My driver was wonderful too. Always on time and incredible. It was truly a dream to be so close to these magnificent creatures. In addition to knowing the bases are research and breeding centers helping to repopulate the Giant Panda and get them back into the wild. From start to finish every detail was attended to, every aspect seamless. The entire experience exceptional. I’m forever grateful to Alvin has his team. If you’re planning on visiting Chengdu to see the bears, My Panda Tour is an absolute must.

Date of experience : January 05, 2020

Our recent visit to Sichuan

Our recent visit to Sichuan, China was made after selecting MyPanda Tour to plan the itinerary and provide the guides and drivers. My Panda Tour was selected because of our Facebook acquaintance with Alvin Shun H. Liu and personal recommendations from friends who had met him. He was patient and accommodating to changes to the itinerary. Except for one evening when an enthusiastic Aaron escorted us to dinner and to the Opera House, our guide was Jason Liang who took really good care of us and made the visit an enjoyable success. Our drivers were skilled and very accommodating. The highlight of our time in China was visiting our beloved pandas at Wolong and Dujiangyan panda bases, with volunteering at Shengshuping. We also spent time at the Yongling Mausoleum, Museum, and Park, the Shu Embroidery Museum, Dujiangyan Irrigation Area, Chengdu Art and Antique Market, and Huanglongxi old town.

Date of experience : December 15, 2019

Excellent private tour throughout Sichuan

We asked My Panda Tours to organize for us a 15 day family trip to Sichuan on November 2019. We visited several National Parks and reserves, as well as the Panda base in Wolong, the Giant Buda and Mt Emei. The trip run just smoothly from beginning to end. Our guide Alex was not only extremely efficient and experienced, but also the nicest person to travel with. Kind, knowledgeable, smart and interested in all topics, he met all our needs before we even felt them, and was always open to any suggestions or changes in planning whenever possible. He speaks very good English, and we learned a lot during our many interesting conversations on every topic concerning Chinese culture and lifestyle. And he was great with the kids too! Our driver, Mr. Jun, was a pleasure to ride with, it was only a pity not to share a language to communicate better with him (although Alex tried to teach us some Chinese, only our son managed to pick some up!). The hotels were all nice and perfectly located for our needs. Alex chose for us a great variety of restaurants and different food options, which we also enjoyed very much. The car was always ready and the driving safe and enjoyable. We have no complaint, really! Thank you so much Alvin for the organization, and Alex and Mr. Jun for the hard work and great company! You made of our visit to you amazing country an experience we will always cherish.

Date of experience : December 06, 2019

Exceptional on all fronts

I contacted Alvin, the owner / expert on pandas, a few months back and he helped architect what turned out to be one of the most memorable travel experiences I've had. From start to finish every detail was attended to, every aspect seamless. Over the course of one week I participated in the following three programs: 1) One-day Panda Cub Volunteering at Wolong Panda Base; this is the only reserve where you can both feed and pet a panda cub. As other reviewers have noted, Kiki is an amazing, affable, extremely knowledgeable guide. 2) One-day Panda Volunteering at Dujiangyan Panda Base; this is the closest reserve to Chengdu where you can volunteer, and one of the former DC pandas, Tai Shan, currently resides here. 3) Four days of volunteer work at Bifengxia Panda Base; this is a bit farther away in Ya'an but if you have the time, I definitely recommend making the trip and staying overnight as the setting and staff are both spectacular. I also booked transportation through My Panda Tour to Chengdu Airport in addition to car services to/from the bases. The drivers were excellent and the cars clean and comfortable. Alvin likewise went as far as to assist in locating a hotel near Bifengxia, which isn't as intuitive as you'd think when researching the area. I could continue to grant accolades endlessly so I'll finish with this — if you're traveling to Chengdu and intend on volunteering, hire My Panda Tour. It's an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

Date of experience : November 24, 2019

Outstanding Trip!

My Panda Tour was amazing from beginning to end. Two of the three of us on the tour visited Chengdu and two panda bases a few years ago. Based on glowing recommendations from a couple of people I know who had been on trips with My Panda Tour, I corresponded with Alvin to plan a trip to Sichuan province for June 2019. We wanted to visit panda bases, but also see other aspects of Sichuan province life both in Chengdu and outside the city. Seeing the terracotta warriors in Xi’an was of interest to us too. Alvin always responded quickly to our emails offering ideas and suggestions and asking us questions about our preferences. Alvin planned a 20 day tour for us that included multiple giant panda centers; Chengdu parks, entertainment and shopping; visits to a moon bear rescue, rural Tibetan towns, mountainous areas and nature reserves. A bullet train ride to Xi’an and the terracotta warriors was included. Our itinerary was very impressive but the trip itself was even more fun than we imagined. Alex was our fantastic guide who was with us for the entire trip. He made sure every meal each day included food we liked. We ate a wide variety of regional Chinese cuisine and loved it. Alex was extremely knowledgeable about individual pandas, accompanied us while volunteering, took numerous photos and was so helpful in translating comments from the keepers and staff. He is fluent in English, easy to understand and has a fantastic sense of humor. He shared portions of the history of China and we gained a better understanding of life in China. He is just an ideal and caring guide. We did run into occasional road construction outside of Chengdu. Our remarkable driver, Mr. Jun, was so professional and adept at maneuvering along roads that definitely needed repair. We had to take a couple of detours but Alex gave us a choice of detour routes and explained what we might see on each alternative route. We stayed at the Wolong panda base two nights and took a night tour to the breeding center. It was amazing to stay at the center after closing time and visit pandas until dark. I could watch the antics the panda kindergarten cubs for hours! Volunteering with panda cleanup and feeding was really a lot of fun. Bars always separated us from pandas so we were safe. We raked up panda droppings and bamboo that was not eaten in the outside yard, then cleaned and disinfected the indoor space. Our reward was to hand feed carrots and panda cake to the pandas. I also took part in a new volunteer opportunity to carry a panda’s bowl of milk to him and stay with him while he lapped it up. It came with a pricey fee but I will always treasure those memories. We enjoyed numerous hikes through lush green surroundings in mountainous areas and nature reserves. Although we did not see a wild panda we saw other amazing Asian animals. Throughout the trip we interacted with many friendly people and we loved talking to them with help from Alex. Alvin helped us secure Chinese SIM cards before our trip and we were able to leave extra bags with him when we departed Chengdu for Xi’an. He delivered them to us when we returned to Chengdu for the flight home. He provided us with delightful activities throughout our itinerary in addition to sightseeing. We enjoyed a painting class, made rubbings of stone steles, and had dinner with a renowned panda researcher and photographer. One afternoon we relaxed in a teahouse and Alex taught us Mahjong. At the end of our trip Alex sent us a video of our trip and the many experiences we had. It is a great souvenir to have and everyone I’ve shared it with can see why I rave about this trip. Alvin and Alex, thank you so much for those exceptional three weeks in western China. I absolutely recommend My Panda Tour for your visit of any length!

Date of experience : August 29, 2019

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China Discovery, based in Chengdu, offers the best China Panda tours at local prices! We have meticulously designed and curated a range of panda tours that will take you to visit panda bases in Chengdu, Dujiangyan, Wolong, and Bifengxia. These tours provide you with the rare opportunity to witness these lovely pandas in person, and even participate in a volunteer program to care for them, conduct scientific research to understand their physical characteristics, or hike through the wild training area to learn how to protect their natural habitats and ecological balance.

Book any of our panda trips today and contribute towards saving this rare species while experiencing why pandas have captivated the world.

1 Day Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Tour

Extend to the best & closest place to do volunteer work. Take full day program from 08:30 to 16:00, making you an “Honorable Keeper”, “Nutritionist”.

Panda Base: Dujiangyan

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1 Day Chengdu Relaxing Panda Highlights Tour

This top 1 itinerary is very suitable for short-break travelers to see as many pandas as possible with only 0.5 hour’s drive from Chengdu downtown area to the base.

Panda Base: Chengdu

Type: See Pandas, City Life

2 Days Wolong Panda Volunteer at Shenshuping Base

Go to see the adorable giant pandas at Shenshuping Panda Base at most primitive and natural home in Wolong and spend one whole day to act as a panda keeper.

Panda Base: Shenshuping

2 Days Inspiring Ya'an Bifengxia Panda Volunteer Experience

Transfer to Bifengxia Panda Base one day before the volunteering day. Experience the 1 full day volunteer program to leave best memory in your life.

Panda Base: Bifengxia

Type: Panda Volunteer, Ancient Town

2 Days Chengdu & Lifetime Panda Volunteer Tour

A visit to Chengdu is not complete without a visit to see pandas. Taking volunteering work will definitely amaze you to the fullest.

Type: Panda Volunteer, City Exploration

4 Days Ultimate Panda Tour for Panda Fans

This 4-day tour is the ultimate panda tour specially designed for panda fans with the best combination to see and do panda volunteer program in one trip!!!

Panda Base: Chengdu, Dujiangyan

5 Days Panda Volunteer Tour at Bifengxia Base

Join unforgettable 3-day program to know how to save endangered animals bestowed by our “mother nature”, which is a sparkling point in your life record.

Type: 3 Days Panda Volunteer

6 Days Leshan, Mount Emei & Panda Volunteer Tour

Be engaged in profound Buddhism culture, splendid landscapes through exhilarating, exclusive activities to experience unparalleled splendors.

Type: Volunteer, Nature, Buddhism

10 Days Classic China Family Tour with Panda Fun

Ever wonder that one day you can look at the cute giant panda face to face? Yes, this 10 days classic China tour offers you the opportunity to have a close contact with the chubby lovely pandas well combinded with other 3 destinations.

Route: Beijing / Xian / Chengdu / Shanghai

13 Days Chinese Treasures Tour with Panda

Take this treasure tour to discover China’s living treasures! You will not only immerse yourself in the historical, cultural and natural charm of China, but also get a chance to get close to the incredibly treasure - giant pandas!

Route: Beijing / Xian / Chengdu / Guilin / Shanghai

14 Days China Panda Volunteer Tour with Tibet Discovery

Set off on a comprehensive adventure with great PANDA volunteer fun and TIBET discovery! In 14 days, you will explore the iconic sights in China’s golden triangle cities - Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, join panda volunteer program in Dujiangyan.

Route: Shanghai / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing

17 Days China Paradise Tour with Tibet Discovery & Panda Visit

This 17-day tour is definitely a great way to travel and see China. The tour covers all the highlights of China while letting you discover the splendid Chinese history, nature and pandas.

Route: Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Shanghai

Plan & Do Panda Volunteer Program in 2024

Search the best place to do volunteer program all over the world? A certain answer is here - there is no other place but China providing the memorable volunteer program to make a meaningful difference!

Head to the “Real Hometown of Giant Pandas” - Sichuan Province in China, and volunteers can choose among three natural panda bases - Dujiangyan Panda Base, Ya’an Bifengxia Panda Base and Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base where you can take care of the endangered giant pandas and have intimate contact with them. During the program, volunteers will see as many pandas as possible, clean the pandas’ enclosures, prepare special panda food, chop bamboo...

For travelers who are interested in volunteering with red pandas (the lesser panda or red bear-cat), it is suggested to reach Wolong Hetaoping Panda Base for the one full day red panda volunteer program which you can also catch the rare opportunity to take photos with one of the gentle red pandas!

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Our comprehensive & best-selected articles aim to give you the best and most up to date information on planning your China PANDA tours. Viewing the latest panda map with exact location of each panda base you won’t miss the travel guides, features of the four different panda bases in Sichuan Province.

To know further about China’s “National Treasure”, you are highly recommended to turn to “Further Panda Planing Guide” for more in-depth travel information with great ideas and insider finds, which will have you feeling like a local in no time! After doing all the research work, you are guaranteed with a perfect panda tour with best value. To get rid of all the hard work done by yourselves, you can ask for our local travel consultants directly for all information!

Chengdu Panda Base

The closest and best base to see pandas where has over 120 pandas. Very suitable for short-break travelers in Chengdu.

Dujiangyan Panda Base

The closest panda base to do panda volunteer, chosen by 80-90% volunteers. It takes one full day for this program.

Shenshuping Panda Base (Wolong)

About 10% panda fans choose this base which located in Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries in primitive environment.

Bifengxia Panda Base (Ya'an)

About 10% volunteers take programs in this base for they want to have volunteer experience over 2, 3 days or more.

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How to Plan a Panda Tour 2024/2025

There are many places to see lovely giant pandas in China. But where is the best place for you to go for a special panda trip? What is the best time to go? We will give you some insiders' recommendations and suggestions on how to plan a panda tour.

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Where are the best places to see giant pandas, panda tour itineraries, the cost of a panda tour, best times for a panda tour, accommodation tips.

The four panda bases around Chengdu are the best places to see giant pandas. Which one is best for you depends on how much time you have and what kind of experience you want to have.

If it's just to SEE pandas…

If you just want to see giant pandas, we recommend you go to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base . It is the most easily accessible panda base. You can see pandas at different ages, from the oldest to the newborns.

This base is huge but usually crowded. A private tour is the best way to get around the base to see the most pandas and get the best experience.

For a deeper panda experience...

There are three recommended activities for a deeper panda experience:

1. Join a panda volunteer program. Giant panda volunteer programs are available in three panda bases: Dujiangyan, Wolong, and Bifengxia. Their durations are from 1 to 3 days or longer.

Dujiangyan is the best place for a one-day program. If you want a less-crowded environment, consider Wolong and Bifengxia, though they require 2 or more days.

Your work would include weighing and cleaning bamboo, making panda cakes, cutting bamboo leaves for old pandas, watching pandas being fed, and cleaning pandas' enclosures. At the end of the program, you will receive a panda keeper certificate.

2. Join in a Red Panda Volunteer Program. Unlike with giant pandas, you can have a zero-distance encounter with red pandas — you can feed a group of them without a fence in between. If you are interested in red pandas, you can join in our red panda volunteer program in Wolong Panda Center .

3. Hike into the Habitat of Wild Pandas. If you are a lover of pandas and outdoor activity as well, consider having a hike in wild panda habitat in Wolong. Go panda tracking, and see if you will be lucky enough to see a wild panda. See our 2-Day Wolong Panda Volunteer Program Tour .

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Here are three panda tour itineraries suitable for different needs/interests:

1. One-Day Panda Volunteer Tour

Dujiangyan Panda Base is the best place for a time-smart one-day program.

We will help you maximize your experience in your limited time. Our private transfers and flexible itineraries are the most efficient.

Activities include going into their enclosures, learning where they play, cleaning up, cutting bamboo leaves for old pandas, watching pandas fed at a very close distance, and making their favorite cakes. For more details, see One-Day Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Program Tour .

There is a daily quota of 60 volunteers for the Panda Volunteer Program. We suggest an early inquiry and booking quickly to secure your place — preferably 3 months in advance.

If you have more time to spend with pandas and want more activities, you could check out our 2-Day Wolong Panda Volunteer Program Tour .

2. 3-Day Chengdu Tour with Pandas, Giant Buddha, and Ancient Towns

If you want to see other highlights of Chengdu besides pandas, you could check out this itinerary:

• Day 1: Watch pandas and start a food tour
• Day 2: Explore Leshan Giant Buddha and ancient towns
• Day 3: Departure

For more details, check out our 3-Day Giant Panda, Giant Buddha, and Ancient Town Tour

Further reading: Ultimate Chengdu Itineraries: How Long to Spend in Chengdu

3. 2-Week China Tour with Pandas

If you want a complete China tour itinerary that includes the panda experience , you can check out this itinerary.

Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai are must-see cities. Chengdu is definitely included if you want a panda tour. We also recommend a Yangtze River cruise, which would start in Chongqing near Chengdu, to enjoy China's natural views.

Here is the suggested itinerary:

• Days 1–4: Beijing arrival and exploration with must-sees including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City
• Days 5–6: Xi'an sightseeing with a visit to the Terracotta Army and clay-warrior-making experience
• Days 7–8: Chengdu panda tour with a keeper program — make panda cakes, see pandas being fed at a close distance, and clean their enclosures.
• Days 9–11: Yangtze River cruise with excursions
• Days 12–13: Shanghai exploration with a visit to the Bund and some free time.

It is not expensive to get a ticket to see the pandas. But if you want to have a volunteer program, it may cost a little more, about US$250–300 per person including private transfers, lunch, and a guide.

For a private China trip with a panda experience, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport. Kids under 10 will get 30 to 50 percent off.

The Best Season to Visit

Giant pandas don't hibernate. You can visit them in all four seasons. Spring and autumn are the best times to see pandas when they are most active and temperatures are most comfortable.

As a bonus, if you visit between August and November , you will probably see adorable panda babies .

If you visit during Chinese holidays, e.g. May 1st–3rd, October 1st–7th, we recommend you visit Bifengxia Panda Base, which will be less crowded.

The Best Time of Day

Giant pandas spend almost half their time sleeping. So, if you want to see them walking or climbing, it's important to know their general rest schedule.

Grown-up giant pandas in captivity usually eat twice a day: early in the morning and late in the afternoon . They usually sleep around noon, any time from around 10:00 a.m. to around 2:00 p.m.

We recommend you get to a panda base as early as possible ( 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. is optimal ), when it is less-crowded and the pandas are at their most active.

If you visit Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base and Dujiangyan Panda Base, you can stay in a hotel in Chengdu city.

If you visit Wolong or Bifengxia Panda Base, we suggest staying at nearby hotels, because the two bases are far away from Chengdu or the airport. Getting back and forth that day can be tiring and rushed. Hotel options are limited compared with in the city, and the standards are not as high. But we would carefully select the best hotels available to suit you.

When booking with us, we would coordinate your hotel booking, transfers, and lunch for a stress-free panda experience.

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