Planning to visit the superstar panda “Huahua” this weekend? Here’s an exclusive guide for you! Hop on the Panda Base Direct Bus Line 2, a double-decker sightseeing bus. With its panoramic sunroof, adorable panda-themed livery, and large passenger capacity, you can get a step ahead of the crowds to see the “rolling” pandas and enjoy a multi-dimensional viewing experience. Let’s go!

“Mobile Viewing Platform”: Chengdu’s Elements Come to Life

Two newly decorated double-decker sightseeing buses feature a vibrant red as the main color. Cute pandas wave at you from the doors, and a giant “Panda” accompanies you for a breezy stroll through the streets of Chengdu. Every photo you take is a “Chengdu exclusive” masterpiece.

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The upper deck features a large panoramic sunroof, offering views of Chengdu landmarks like the Tianfu Panda Tower, Dongjiao Memory, and the Chengdu Natural Museum along the way, as if you’re traversing the city on a “mobile viewing platform.” The double-decker bus is equipped with 70 seats and operates 9 trips daily, eliminating queue anxiety and easily starting your “Panda Chasing Light Journey.”

Viewing “Cats” in the Base Pavilions, Unworried by Wind or Rain~

Panda Forest Area

The Giant Panda Star Nursery, located in the Panda Forest area, covers an area of over 7,000 square meters and has 4 indoor activity yards. The sunken阶梯 design allows for a 360-degree view of the daily lives of the little pandas, sure to melt your heart.

Adjacent to the Star Nursery is the Starry River Hall. Its two-level viewing design makes it easy to capture wonderful moments of panda activity, and you can also gain an in-depth understanding of giant pandas’ living habits through the educational exhibition walls.

There’s also the Panda Art Gallery, currently the only venue in the Chengdu area that collects and exhibits panda artwork, and facilitates creation and exchange~

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Friendly reminder: Visiting the Panda Art Gallery requires advance reservation~ The Panda Art Gallery is closed on Mondays, except for national statutory holidays.

Panda Reception Hall

The four halls in the Panda Reception Hall area—Sunshine Hall, Sunrise Hall, Cloud Hall, and Victory Hall—are simply a paradise for “panda viewing”! Featuring similarly large, transparent “360-degree panoramic” glass curtain walls and a two-level design, you can easily observe sub-adult pandas chasing, playing, and tumbling together, as well as adult pandas napping on tree branches, looking lazy and adorable. If you get tired from exploring, you can recharge at the “Panda Panorama Rest Stop” here and enjoy a satisfying “mukbang” session alongside bamboo-munching giant pandas~

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Panda Tower

The landmark “Panda Tower” stands 69.8 meters tall, its外形 resembling a bamboo shoot breaking through the soil. Reaching the top offers a俯瞰 view of the “rolling pandas’ home”~ The tower’s interior is surrounded by 81 golden “hibiscus petals,” with intersecting metal lines creating a vast “geometric world.” Any photo taken here looks like a magazine spread!

The Panda Tower can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time and requires advance reservation.

The Panda Tower is closed on Tuesdays (except national statutory holidays) and during特殊 weather conditions. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you go, pick a sunny day, and set off in a

Tianfu Panda Tower

The Tianfu Panda Tower is a modern landmark in Chengdu, China, designed to resemble a giant panda. It was completed in 2023 and serves as an observation tower and cultural center. The tower celebrates the city’s identity as the home of the giant panda and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Tianfu New Area.

Dongjiao Memory

“Dongjiao Memory” is a cultural and creative park in Chengdu, China, that has been transformed from a cluster of former industrial factory buildings. Originally a site for East Suburb State-Owned Farms and factories dating back to the 1950s, it has been revitalized to preserve its industrial heritage. Today, it houses art galleries, design studios, cafes, and boutiques, serving as a hub for creativity and urban memory.

Chengdu Natural Museum

The Chengdu Natural Museum, which opened in 2022, is a major new cultural institution in Sichuan Province. It was formed by merging the former Chengdu Museum of Natural History and the Chengdu Institute of Paleontology, housing a significant collection of over 100,000 specimens. The museum’s exhibits are renowned for their extensive display of dinosaur fossils, particularly from the Jurassic period, which are native to the region.

Giant Panda Star Nursery

The Giant Panda Star Nursery is a fictional or creatively named facility, likely inspired by China’s renowned Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Such centers focus on the conservation and breeding of giant pandas, which are an endangered species native to China. Their work is vital for increasing the panda population and researching their biology for successful reintroduction into the wild.

Starry River Hall

“Starry River Hall” (星河厅) is a spectacular karst cave chamber located within the Reed Flute Cave in Guilin, China. It is renowned for its breathtaking limestone formations, which, when illuminated, create the illusion of a starry sky reflected on a flowing river. The cave itself has a history of over 1,200 years, with inscriptions on its walls dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD).

Panda Art Gallery

The Panda Art Gallery is a contemporary art space in Chengdu, China, that opened in the early 21st century. It is dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary art, with a special thematic focus on the giant panda, an iconic cultural symbol of the region. The gallery serves as a platform for both established and emerging artists to explore this theme through various media.

Panda Reception Hall

The Panda Reception Hall is a traditional Chinese architectural structure, often found in imperial palaces or gardens, historically used for receiving important guests. While not a specific globally recognized site, such halls symbolize hospitality and cultural exchange. Their design typically reflects classical Chinese aesthetics with ornate woodwork and symbolic decorations.

Panda Tower

The Panda Tower is a 339-meter telecommunications and observation tower located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Completed in 2006, it is famously known for its unique design, which features a large, illuminated panda climbing the structure, celebrating the region’s status as the home of the giant panda.