Chengdu: Giant Panda Base, Kuanzhai Alley & People’s Park…｜China

Begin your day with a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Skip the ticket line by pre-booked entry tickets and head inside to explore the large, hilly park. To reduce walking, you can take the electric shuttle bus(personal expense), which stops at the main nurseries and adult panda enclosures. Spend 2–2.5 hours at the base, observing the pandas in their natural habitat.

After your visit, drive back to the city center and stop at Kuanzhai Alley where you can find some food for yourself(personal expense). Stroll through the three parallel alleys: Wide Alley, with upscale boutiques and courtyards; Narrow Alley, with snack stalls and souvenirs; and Well Alley, a quieter area.

Next, head to People’s Park, a 10–15 minute drive from Kuanzhai Alley. Relax with a cup of tea at the century-old Heming Teahouse and observe local life. Spend about an hour in the park, or longer if you wish to rest.

In the evening, visit Taikoo Li and IFS, a 10–15 minute drive from People’s Park. See the famous giant panda climbing the building and stroll through the open-air Taikoo Li shopping area.

Finally, end your day by dropping you off at your hotel