Tour Highlights
Work alongside professional staff at the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center Shenshuping Base.
Engage in hands-on keeper activities including carrying bamboo, cleaning habitats, and preparing customized panda cakes.
Help prepare specialized bamboo feed and sliced leaves tailored for elderly resident pandas.
Enjoy a lunch break at the base canteen and watch an educational 40-minute panda conservation documentary.
Receive an official panda keeper certificate and commemorative souvenirs honoring your volunteer contribution.
Enjoy comfortable round-trip door-to-door transfers from your Chengdu hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where does the panda volunteer program take place, and how far is it from Chengdu?
A: The program is held at the Shenshuping Giant Panda Base in Wolong, located approximately 110 kilometers from downtown Chengdu. The drive takes around 2 to 2.5 hours each way via private vehicle.
Q: Are there age limits or physical requirements for participating as a volunteer?
A: Yes, participants must be between 8 and 70 years old. Volunteers must be in good overall health, and any physical conditions or medical histories (such as fevers, heart conditions, or recent surgeries) must be reported in advance.
Q: What specific activities are included throughout the day?
A: The morning session includes carrying and breaking bamboo, cleaning enclosure areas, and observing keeper feedings. After lunch and a documentary screening, the afternoon features making panda cakes and slicing bamboo leaves for senior pandas, followed by the certificate presentation and free exploration.
Q: Do participants receive an official credential after completing the program?
A: Yes, upon finishing the scheduled volunteer duties in the afternoon, each participant receives an official panda keeper certificate issued by the base along with special souvenirs.
- Private tour guide service
- Private transfers between the Dujiangyan Panda Base and your hotel in Chengdu
- Entrance ticket for the scenic area
- Panda keeper program fee at Dujiangyan Panda Base
- Simple Chinese lunch
-Flight or train ticket
-Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, phone bills, optional activities. (There is a donation program in panda base that allows you to take pictures with a panda next to you. The donation amount is CNY1,800 per person and the program needs to be reserved in advance.)
-Hotel
-Tips for guides and drivers
-Chinese Visa
-Travel insurance