Exploring Panda Valley: A Journey to Meet Adorable Pandas

Let's embark on a spontaneous trip to Panda Valley! Here, you can see adorable giant pandas up close and enjoy the beauty of nature. Here's a detailed travel guide for you 📖

1. Basic Information

📍Address: Baima Village, Yutang Town, Dujiangyan
🎫Tickets: Full price CNY 55/person, Student price CNY 27/person (tickets can be booked 7 days in advance through the "Panda Valley" WeChat account, enter with ID card)
🕙Opening Hours: Summer (May - October) 7:30 - 18:00; Other seasons 8:00 - 17:00
🚗Transportation:

• High-speed train: Take the train from Xipu Station in Chengdu to Lidui Park Station (around CNY 10), then take a 10-minute taxi ride to Panda Valley.

• Direct bus: Take the 7:17 train from Xipu to Dujiangyan, arriving at 7:36, then catch the Panda Valley shuttle bus at the intersection (CNY 10/person)

2. Average Climate Temperature🌡️

The annual average temperature ranges from 13℃ - 22℃, with a minimum of -1℃ and maximum of 39℃. Summer is cool and perfect for escaping the heat; winter is mild but remember to bring warm clothes🧣 Spring (March - May) gradually warms up, averaging 9℃ - 25℃; autumn (September - November) is pleasant, averaging 14℃ - 32℃. Each season offers a unique experience.

3. Visiting Route

After entering, you'll see the "Panda Valley" stone. It's recommended to turn right to see the giant pandas🐼 Some are leisurely eating bamboo, while others are adorably sleeping. After viewing the giant pandas, follow the wooden walkway upward to see the red pandas🐾 The red panda area gets crowded after around 8:30am. During summer vacation, follow the normal route to see giant pandas first, then red pandas, to avoid missing the cute creatures due to crowd congestion.

4. Nearby Food🍜

• Zhao's Noodles: Famous for sweet water noodles and open-mouth dumplings. The noodles are chewy with a sweet and spicy taste; the dumplings are generously filled.

• Wenge Scallion Roll: Crispy outside with fresh vegetable filling, served with unique dipping sauce.

• Ye Popo's Soybean Milk Bun: Soft and sweet buns with a subtle soybean flavor, also try their preserved meat leaf cake.

• Su Xiaomeng Beef Pie: Flaky crust with juicy beef filling, bursting with flavor.

5. Nearby Attractions🌳

• Yangtianwo Square: Features a huge panda selfie spot, perfect for photos. Dilraba's photo spot with 360-degree shooting angles. On clear days, you can capture snow mountains and ancient pagodas in one frame.

• Ancient Guan County: Rich in history, stroll through Wenmiao Street and Wenmiao Mountain Street, featuring coffee shops and antique stores, great for photography.

• South Bridge: Beautiful blue lights at night create a dreamlike atmosphere, with a food street nearby.

6. Important Notes⚠️

• Book train tickets and Panda Valley tickets in advance, especially during holidays, as they may sell out.

• Visit outdoor panda areas in the morning, as many pandas rest at noon. Red pandas are most active around 8-9am.

• Both giant and red pandas are sensitive to noise. Keep quiet during your visit, don't feed them, just enjoy their cuteness.

• Panda Valley has a one-way route with narrow paths. Avoid pushing and take care of elderly and children.

• You can bring snacks and water but don't litter in the park.