A New Way to Have Fun in Wenchuan with Your Family! A 2-Day, 1-Night Guide to Panda Tribe and Riverside Fun

Personal test Wenchuan hides a super-praised parent-child secret! 1.5 hours direct drive from Chengdu, 22°C cool climate + immersive experience, take your children to play until you can't wait to leave.

🐼 Must-play parent-child attractions (pro-test will not be deceived)

1. Panda Tribe Exploration Park: New Treasure Land Opening in 2024! Be sure to grab a "Little Conservator" spot, wear overalls to help pandas with nutritious porridge, do stool test samples (really tasteless), and at the end you can get an official certificate. The evening night visit to the Panda Valley was super stunning. Using infrared telescopes to find panda footprints, the children's eyes were rolling the whole time. Remember to book 3 days in advance, only 800 places will be available per day.

2. Creekside Moon Companion Bay Fun Water Plaza: A new summer resort in Shuimo Town, with a mini beach and water park in the 8000m2 park, children can tread water and play in the sand all afternoon. Next to the 20 acres of hanging melon base can pick fresh hanging melon, ready-to-eat sweet and juicy, and can also gather around the earth stove goose making, smoke and fire.

3. Carrot Village: The stone road of Yunyun Village is super suitable for taking children. In August-September, when plums are ripe, you can pick them for 3-6 dollars/pound. Follow the Qiang grandmother to learn how to weave bamboo baskets, listen to the legend of Dayu, take a picture of the sea of clouds at the observation deck on the top of the mountain, and take a family photo of the sea of clouds. At night, you can even lie down on the terrace of the B&B and watch the stars.

4. Panda Ping Light Hike: 4 km round trip route super easy, 2000 meters elevation climb slowly. Along the way, children are taught to recognize wildflowers, to chase cattle and sheep in the meadows at the top of the mountain, and to swing up the snow-capped mountain swings as if they were flying into the clouds. Parking is $10/day, and it is recommended to prepare some chocolate, both to replenish strength and as a photo prop.

🍲 Authentic food that children like to eat

• The panda rice balls from the Panda Tribe Bamboo Language Food Shop are made of pandas made of black and white glutinous rice.

• The Tibetan hot pot in Gengda Town, the beef is soft and seasoned, the boiled wild vegetables are fresh and refreshing, and you can eat them for 60 yuan per person.

• The Tu Zao Goose in Shui Mo Ancient Town has firm and fragrant meat. Children can eat two bowls of soup with rice. It is super convenient next to Lek Shui Plaza.

🏡 Parent-Child Accommodation Recommendation

• Muyue Qinglan Bed and Breakfast: A parent-friendly B&B in Gengda Town, with a 270-degree viewing room with mountain views, a children’s play area and panda element decorations, kids will play crazy as soon as they enter the door.

• Light and Cloud Bed and Breakfast: The yellow mud hut in Radish Village is super characteristic, the terrace can see the sunrise over the sea of clouds, the B&B provides Qiang costumes for photography, and the parent-child room space is super spacious.

📌 Parent-child shelter & tips

• Panda Tribe Tickets It is recommended to buy a family package ($698 for 2 adults and 1 child) to save tens of dollars over buying alone, including expedition gear rental.

• There are many twists and turns on the mountain road in Radish Village, so you need to slow down when driving;

• Equipment must bring non-slip shoes, sun protection hat, mosquito repellent, Panda Ping hike morning and evening temperature difference is large, help children prepare a thin jacket.

From panda interaction to Qiang village culture, every place in Wenchuan contains parent-child surprises. Bring your kids on this trip, have fun and learn knowledge. It's definitely a top choice for a weekend unwind✨!