How to Get to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Chengdu is located on the west part of China, known as the hometown of panda, visited by countless domestic and foreign tourists every year. One of the main object for both domestic and foreign tourists travel to Chengdu is to see cute pandas. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is the closest and best base to see pandas, very suitable for short-break travelers in Chengdu.

Now let’s find out together how to get to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding from Chengdu City Center, Airport and Railway Stations by multiple means of transportation.

Where is Chengdu Panda Base

Address: 1375 Panda Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, 610081 (中国四川省成都市成华区熊猫大道1375号)

Map of Chengdu to Chengdu Panda Base

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also known as Chengdu Panda Base, is located in the north suburb of Chengdu on the Futou Mountain and is 16km from the city center, 18km from Chengdu East Railway Station, 37km from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport. Here is some useful transportation information for your reference.

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Get from City Center to Chengdu Panda Base

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province with 11 districts. Most travelers would choose to stay at the city center of Chengdu - the area around Chunxi Road, Tianfu Square and Renmin Park etc.

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By Private Car or Taxi

The most convenience and time-saving way for tourists to travel from attractions nearby city center to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu is by taking private car or taxi. The distance between Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and attractions in downtown area is about 16-22km, takes about 30-40mins by car or taxi. Based in Chengdu, we China Discovery could provide you the comfortable licensed private car service included in our Chengdu Tour package.

For independent travelers who are taking taxis, the estimated cost is around 40-60CNY. Check the following frequent used start locations to Chengdu Panda Base with detailed distances and price for reference.

(Note: The above prices are for reference only and the taxi fares/length may changed based on the real situation.)

By Panda Express Bus

If you are a independent travelers and stay in the hotels near Wuhou Temple, Kuanzhai Alley or Chunxi Road, you can take Panda Express Bus to get to Chengdu Panda Base directly. Please check the route and timetable of Panda Express Bus:

By Metro + Local Bus

If you have enough time and energy, wanted to try public transport in Chengdu, you can go to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding by metro and local buses. There are six metro lines in Chengdu, only Metro Line 3 head to the direction of Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, however you need to get off at Chengdu Zoo Station (动物园) or Panda Avenue Station (熊猫大道), walk hundreds meters to bus station to transfer to local buses.

A. If you take Metro Line 3 and arrive at Chengdu Zoo (动物园) Station, you should get out from Exit A and walk about 250 meters to get to Metro Chengdu Zoo Bus Station and take Bus 198/198A, and get off at Panda Base Bus Station.

B. If you take Metro Line 3 and get off at Panda Avenue (熊猫大道) Station, walk out from exit A to Metro Panda Avenue Bus Station to take Panda Express Line 3/D025/198/198A and get off at Panda Base Bus Station.

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Chengdu Metro Line 3

Get from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to Chengdu Panda Base

Address: Jinchang Road. Shuangliu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China (中国四川省成都市双流区机场路)

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is about 16km from Chengdu downtown area, 37km from Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

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By Private Car or Taxi

If you are looking for a time saving way to get to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding from the airport, it’s suggested to take a taxi which will take about ¥120 and regardless of traffic jam, which will only take about 40 minutes.

By Metro

There is no direct bus line to get to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and travelers will need to transfer once in the way and this will take about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

You can get on Metro Line 10 at Terminal 2 of Shuangliu International Airport (双流机场2航站楼) Station, transfer to Line 3 at Taipingyuan (太平园) Station, passing 14 or 15 stations get off from Chengdu Zoo (动物园) Station or Panda Avenue (熊猫大道) Station to change to local buses 198/198A.

Get from Chengdu Railway Stations to Chengdu Panda Base

Chengdu East Railway Station is the the largest high speed railway station and the most common used railway station in Chengdu. Currently there are 3 main railway stations including Chengdu North Railway Station (also named Chengdu Railway Station), Chengdu East Railway Station (the largest high speed train station in Chengdu) and Chengdu South Railway Station.

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By Private car or Taxi

You are recommended to choose taxi or private car as your way of travel, it can save you a lot of time and energy.

By Panda Express Bus

There is no direct bus lines to get to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding from Chengdu North Railway Station and Chengdu South Railway Station. However if you arrive at Chengdu East Railway Station and plan to go to Chengdu Panda Base directly, you can take Panda Express Bus Line 4 from Chengdu East Railway Station to Panda Base, departure time is from 9:00 to 15:00, shuttle at about 1.5h interval.

By Metro

If you decided to take metro, here are the recommended transit routes from each railway stations to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

How to Plan Your Chengdu Panda Tour

Visiting the cute giant panda in China would be the once in a lifetime experience. If you have limited time you can take 1 or 2 days enjoy the leisurely and comfortable local life in Chengdu, visit some famous attractions downtown and spent half a day to meet cute pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

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Travel Chengdu Panda Base with China Discovery

Travel with China Discovery and let us take care of everything for you! Our local drivers will escort you to Chengdu Panda Base from your hotel in Chengdu directly. And our English-speaking tour guide will accompany you all the way, showing you the best travelling route and telling you information and stories about pandas.

The tour can be tailor-made according to your group size, time, physical condition, plan, interest, budget and every special need. If you have any other ideas about the trip or you have other places or cities wanted to visit such as Beijing, Shanghai or Xian, our experienced travel consultants are very glad to offer their help. Please feel free to contact us!

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