Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

​​1. Overview​​

The ​​Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding​​ (CRBGPB) is a ​​AAAA-rated tourist attraction​​ and a global leader in giant panda conservation. Established in ​​1987​​ with just six rescued pandas, it now spans ​​3,570 acres​​ (equivalent to 90 football fields) and hosts ​​215+ pandas​​ (as of 2025), making it the ​​largest captive breeding population worldwide​​.

​​2. Mission & Achievements​​

• ​​Conservation​​: Focuses on ​​ex-situ breeding​​, disease prevention, and genetic diversity. No wild pandas have been captured since its founding.
• ​​Research​​: Pioneered breakthroughs like ​​artificial insemination​​, frozen semen technology, and twin panda survival techniques.
• ​​Education​​: Houses the ​​Giant Panda Museum​​, the world’s only museum dedicated to pandas, with interactive exhibits on evolution and conservation.

​​3. Key Facilities​​

• ​​Panda Enclosures​​: Simulate natural habitats with bamboo forests, water features, and climbing structures.
• ​​Nursery & Hospital​​: Specialized care for cubs and sick pandas, including a ​​"Moonlight Delivery House"​​ for newborns (best visited ​​August–September​​).
• ​​Panda Valley (Dujiangyan)​​: A ​​semi-wild training zone​​ to prepare pandas for reintroduction into the wild.

​​4. Visitor Experience​​

• ​​Best Time to Visit​​: ​​Morning (8:30–10:00 AM)​​, when pandas are most active. Avoid summer afternoons (indoor viewing recommended).
• ​​Highlights​​:
  • ​​"Huahua"​​ and other celebrity pandas in the ​​South Zone​​.
  • ​​Red pandas, peacocks, and swans​​ in the scenic Swan Lake area.
  • ​​Giant Panda Post Office​​: Send panda-themed postcards globally.
• ​​Tickets​​: ​​¥55​​ (free for seniors 60+), ​​online booking required​​.

​​5. Global Recognition​​

• ​​Awards​​: "Global 500" by the UN (1995), "National Advanced Collective of Technical Personnel" (2014).
• ​​Collaborations​​: Hosts international conferences and partners with zoos worldwide for genetic exchange.

​​6. Future Goals​​

Expanding to ​​120–150 pandas​​ and enhancing wild reintroduction programs via ​​Panda Valley​​.

​​Visitor Tips​​:

• ​​Language Support​​: Multilingual audio guides and signage.
• ​​Accessibility​​: ​​10 km from downtown Chengdu​​, 30 km from Shuangliu Airport.

For real-time updates, visit official website.