Visit Panda Valley and learn more about bamboo culture

🌼Basic Information** - **Opening hours**: 7:50-17:30 (open all year round, it is recommended to arrive before 8:00 am to avoid the crowds) - **Ticket price**: 55 yuan/person for adults, 27 yuan/person for half-price tickets (reservations must be made in advance through the "Panda Valley" WeChat official account, no offline window) - **Recent developments**: From March 24 to April 13, 2025, the Giant Panda Villa No. 3 area will be temporarily closed due to maintenance, while other areas (such as the delivery room, Villas 1/2, and the red panda ecological release area) will be open as usual. 🌼Transportation Guide** 1. Public Transportation: - Take Subway Line 2 to Xipu Station → Transfer to the intercity train (about 30 minutes) to Lidui Park Station → Take a taxi for 15 minutes to Panda Valley (about 20-30 yuan). - Or take a direct tourist bus from downtown Chengdu (check the schedule in advance). 2. **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Dujiangyan Release Breeding Research Center (Panda Valley)". Parking is limited. It is recommended to arrive early or take public transportation during holidays. 🌼3. Recommended tour routes** **Classic Route (West to South)** **Seodaemun→Panda Valley→Star Delivery Room→Panda Tower→Villa 1→Sun Delivery Room→Namdaemun** - **Panda Valley**: Surrounded by bamboo forests, you can observe pandas eating. - **Star Delivery Room/Sun Delivery Room**: Learn about panda breeding and encounter panda cubs. - **Red Panda Ecological Release Area**: An open area where you can see free-range red pandas up close (not giant pandas, please keep quiet). **Avoid the flow of people (west to east)** Take a reverse tour and visit the core areas such as the Sun Delivery Room from the West Gate first to avoid the morning rush hour. 🌼Four. Travel Tips** 1. **Best viewing time**: - 9:00-11:00 in the morning is the panda's active time (eating and playing); there are fewer people in the afternoon, which is suitable for in-depth tours. 2. **Must bring items**: - Comfortable sports shoes (the park is large and requires walking), binoculars (to observe pandas from high altitudes), mosquito repellent, rain gear, and light snacks. 3. **Notes**: - Feeding, flash photography or loud noises are prohibited to protect the pandas’ habitat. - Reminders for being polite in quiet carriages (if taking the "Panda Train"). 🌼5. Peripheral linkage gameplay** 1. **Dujiangyan Scenic Area**: It is about 20 minutes’ drive from Panda Valley and can be visited on the same day (water conservancy project + ancient street food). 2. **Qingcheng Mountain**: A famous mountain of Taoist culture, suitable for hiking the next day (it is recommended to visit in two days). 3. **Ya'an Panda Theme Route**: If you have enough time, you can go to the Bifengxia Panda Base and experience an in-depth tour of "Tracing the Origin of the Panda's Homeland". 6. Accommodation and food recommendations - **Accommodation**: - **Near Dujiangyan**: Choose a hot spring hotel or a characteristic B&B (such as Nanshui Pavilion on Zhougong Mountain) to facilitate your itinerary the next day. - **Chengdu City**: Kuanzhai Alley, Chunxi Road and surrounding areas, convenient for experiencing nightlife and food. - **gourmet food**: - Must-try dishes: spicy hotpot, skewers, meat tofu pudding, and Zhong dumplings; for lighter dishes, we recommend mushroom soup pot and long wonton. ### **VII. Special Reminder** - **The following is a travel guide to Chengdu Panda Valley, combining the latest information and practical suggestions to help you plan a pleasant journey: --- ### **1. Basic Information** - **Opening hours**: 7:50-17:30 (open all year round, it is recommended to arrive before 8:00 am to avoid the crowds) - **Ticket price**: 55 yuan/person for adults, 27 yuan/person for half-price tickets (reservations must be made in advance through the "Panda Valley" WeChat public account, no offline window) - **Recent developments**: From March 24 to April 13, 2025, the Giant Panda Villa No. 3 area will be temporarily closed due to maintenance, while other areas (such as the delivery room, Villas 1/2, and the red panda ecological release area) will be open as usual. --- ### **2. Traffic Guide** 1. Public Transportation: - Take Subway Line 2 to Xipu Station → Transfer to the intercity train (about 30 minutes) to Lidui Park Station → Take a taxi for 15 minutes to Panda Valley (about 20-30 yuan). - Or take a direct tourist bus from downtown Chengdu (check the schedule in advance). 2. **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Dujiangyan Release Breeding Research Center (Panda Valley)". Parking is limited. It is recommended to arrive early or take public transportation during holidays. --- ### **3. Recommended tour routes** **Classic Route (West to South)** **Seodaemun→Panda Valley→Star Delivery Room→Panda Tower→Villa 1→Sun Delivery Room→Namdaemun** - **Panda Valley**: Surrounded by bamboo forests, you can observe pandas eating. - **Star Delivery Room/Sun Delivery Room**: Learn about panda breeding and encounter panda cubs. - **Red Panda Ecological Release Area**: An open area where you can see free-range red pandas up close (not giant pandas, please keep quiet). **Avoid the flow of people (west to east)** Take a reverse tour and visit the core areas such as the Sun Delivery Room from the West Gate first to avoid the morning rush hour. --- ### **Four. Travel Tips** 1. **Best viewing time**: - 9:00-11:00 in the morning is the panda's active time (eating and playing); there are fewer people in the afternoon, which is suitable for in-depth tours. 2. **Must bring items**: - Comfortable sports shoes (the park is large and requires walking), binoculars (to observe pandas from high altitudes), mosquito repellent, rain gear, and light snacks. 3. **Notes**: - Feeding, flash photography or loud noises are prohibited to protect the pandas’ habitat. - Civility tips for quiet carriages (if taking the "Panda Train"). --- ### **V. Peripheral linkage gameplay** 1. **Dujiangyan Scenic Area**: It is about 20 minutes’ drive from Panda Valley and can be visited on the same day (water conservancy project + ancient street food). 2. **Qingcheng Mountain**: A famous mountain of Taoist culture, suitable for hiking the next day (it is recommended to visit in two days). 3. **Ya'an Panda Theme Route**: If you have enough time, you can go to the Bifengxia Panda Base and experience an in-depth tour of "Tracing the Origin of the Panda's Homeland". --- ### **VI. Accommodation and Food Recommendations** - **Accommodation**: - **Near Dujiangyan**: Choose a hot spring hotel or a characteristic B&B (such as Nanshui Pavilion on Zhougong Mountain) to facilitate your itinerary the next day. - **Chengdu City**: Kuanzhai Alley, Chunxi Road and surrounding areas, convenient for experiencing nightlife and food. - **gourmet food**: - Must-try dishes: spicy hotpot, skewers, meat tofu pudding, and Zhong dumplings; for lighter dishes, we recommend mushroom soup pot and long wonton. --- ### **VII. Special Reminder** - **Holiday arrangements**: Tickets are in short supply during peak seasons such as National Day and Spring Festival. It is recommended to make reservations 3-5 days in advance and follow the official account "Panda Valley" to obtain real-time announcements. - **🌹🌹Customized service**: If you are traveling with the elderly or children, you can consider a private customized itinerary (including a special car and tour guide) to save time and effort.