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.
