Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden Access Pass

One of the four primary bases of the China Conservation and Research Center for the China Giant Panda is the China Giant Panda Garden which lies near the base of Mount Qingcheng in Dujiangyan. The garden is surrounded by lush jungle, and harbors dozens of giant pandas, in addition to red pandas and other rare animals. It is among the most rewarding wildlife destinations in the Chengdu region and is a popular family destination, a haven for nature-lovin' folks from all over the world, and a spot for photography fans.

Single-Day Entry Pass (Adult)

CNY 55

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Operating Hours and Tour Recommendations

Operating Hours: 08:30–17:00

Estimated Time Required: 4–6 hours

Optimal Visiting Times: Spring (March through May) and autumn (September through November)

Smart Planning Tips:

1. This garden is closed for renovation and upgrading from 23 April 2026. Details of the reopening date have not yet been announced. Check current status before booking in.

2. Online, real name booking is mandatory. No on-site ticketing windows are open during peak periods, tickets will be sold through the official WeChat mini programme.

What Guests Are Saying

Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden always receives perfect ratings. People often enjoy seeing panda enclosures with great space and greenery, feeling like they're seeing pandas in their natural habitat, and eyewitness experiences of seeing pandas up close and personal are always memorable. Families with kids especially like it, noting that time is spent feeding the keepers and the garden is relatively quiet compared to the urban locations they may choose to have a picnic. The clean walking forest trails and other animals, apart from the pandas, like the colourful pheasants and black bears are appreciated by international tourists. Most experienced visitors say that they come to opening time on a weekday morn to watch the pandas the most and to get the most comfortable experience.

FAQ

1. Does advanced booking have to be done?

Bookings may be required online, and are strongly advised during public holidays and peak dates when they may not be available at the venue. Book through the official mini app of WeChat with your real name and ID number.

2. Can I bring food and drinks into the garden?

Personal water bottles and sealed food items are normally allowed. Items such as alcohol, hot food and glass containers are not permitted in the enclosure areas.

3. When is pandas most active?

The pandas are most active in the morning before 11:00 during feeding time. The best time to see them eat and play is when you plan to be inside the garden when they are open.

4. Does the garden accommodate young children?

Yes. There are good paved flat paths for pushchairs and children under 1.3 m enter free. There are educational boards in all parts of the garden that are meant to entertain younger visitors.

5. Do they offer tours for visitors?

There are guided tours available at specific times. On arrival, refer to the official noticeboard around the entrance for the schedule of the tour for the day.