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Duration

1 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

19 people

Languages

English

About this tour

For panda lovers, there’s no better way to connect with these gentle giants than becoming a panda volunteer for a day. This immersive experience takes you behind the scenes at the Dujiangyan Panda Base (with Wolong and Yaan bases available upon request).

You’ll shadow panda keepers, prepare food, clean and cut bamboo, and even learn to make the pandas’ favorite steamed buns known as wowo tou. Along the way, gain hands-on insight into panda habits, conservation efforts, and daily care routines. The program concludes with an official volunteer certificate awarded by the base — a unique memory and a meaningful contribution to panda protection.

Highlights

  • Participate in a full-day panda volunteer program at Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Feed pandas, clean bamboo, make wowo tou, and learn about panda diets
  • Observe panda behavior up close while assisting keepers with daily care
  • Receive an official volunteer certificate from the panda base
  • Learn about panda conservation and scientific protection efforts
  • Private transport, bilingual guide, and flexible arrangements available

Included/Excluded

  • Panda Volunteer Program
  • Official Panda Volunteer Certificate
  • Private vehicle and driver to the Panda Base
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Earphones for guided commentary
  • Meals (self-arranged or arranged per guest dining standard)
  • Accommodation (arranged per request; reference Ctrip rates)
  • Tips for guide and driver (optional but recommended)
  • Golden Week & Spring Festival surcharges
  • Personal expenses not mentioned above

Itinerary

Pick-up from hotel in Chengdu and drive to Dujiangyan Panda Base. (Alternative: Wolong or Yaan Panda Base can be arranged separately with independent cost calculation.) Register for the volunteer program and receive orientation from panda base staff.

Shadow keepers during panda feedingsessions Cut and clean bamboofor daily meals Make wowo tou(steamed corn buns for pandas) Clean panda enclosuresand assist with maintenance tasks Observe panda behaviors up close and learn about their habits Study panda conservation methods and scientific research programs

Participate in afternoon panda-care activities (e.g., bamboo preparation, diet observation). Conclude the day with a certificate ceremony, receiving your official Panda Volunteer certificate.

Return transfer to hotel in Chengdu. Tour concludes.

Durations

Multi day

Language

English

Tour Type

private tour

Frequently asked questions

Yes, panda volunteer spots are limited. Full payment and confirmation are required before the activity date.

No. Once booked, the date is fixed and cannot be changed.

Comfortable outdoor clothes and closed-toe shoes. Activities involve cutting bamboo and light cleaning work.

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Chengdu Panda Volunteer Experience: One-Day Program
Jay Yu
10/30/2025
“Highlight of my China trip. Now I can say I actually helped care for pandas!”
Chengdu Panda Volunteer Experience: One-Day Program
Jay Yu
10/30/2025
“It’s not just fun, it’s educational. My kids enjoyed it, though some tasks were too much for them.”
Chengdu Panda Volunteer Experience: One-Day Program
Jay Yu
10/30/2025
“Seeing the keepers’ daily routine gave me so much respect for their work. The pandas were adorable.”

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