Bifengxia, a scenic valley in the green mountains of western Sichuan near Ya’an, is home to the Bifengxia Panda Breeding and Research Center. You will spend two days staying with these lovely pandas and also with the panda center staff who have dedicated their lives to giant pandas.
In the morning, take the high-speed train (1.5 hours) to Ya’an with your guide. Upon arrival, transfer to the Bifengxia Panda Center and check into a hotel just outside the center. In the afternoon, your guide will help you register for your following days’ volunteer work at the panda center. You will receive a brief training session on how to care for pandas and the guidelines for working with your panda keeper around 3pm.
The rest of the day, explore the Panda Center and hike in Bifengxia Valley, which features waterfalls, streams, and lush green forest (7km/about 2-3 hours hiking).
P.S. For larger groups, we will arrange the transfer from Chengdu to the Bifengxia Panda Center by tourist coach.
