Day Trip to Chengdu Panda Base & Sanxingdui Ruins

Hotel Pick-up, Transfer to Chengdu Panda Base
Your private IslamiChina Travel guide will greet you with a clear sign in your hotel lobby (or designated meeting point) at the scheduled time. Transfer to Chengdu Panda Base in a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle (approx. 40 minutes).

Visit the Chengdu Panda Base
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, or simply Chengdu Panda Base, is a non-profit facility dedicated to the research and breeding of giant pandas and other endangered species. Established in 1987 with just six rescued pandas, the base now provides a nurturing home for over a hundred of these beloved creatures. Recreating their natural habitat, the Panda Base features rivers, lakes, bamboo forests, and lush greenery. Visitors can observe pandas of all ages engaging in various activities, from playful cubs to nurturing mothers. The most active feeding time is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Beyond pandas, the base also shelters a diverse collection of rare animals, including peacocks, white swans, and black-necked cranes.

Lunch at a Halal Restaurant
Salat at Huangcheng Mosque
Transfer to Sanxingdui Ruins (approx. 1 hour)

Visit Sanxingdui Ruins
The Sanxingdui Ruins are a captivating window into a mysterious Bronze Age civilization. Discovered in the 1980s, this archaeological site has yielded an astonishing array of artifacts that challenge our understanding of ancient Chinese history. Characterized by its colossal bronze statues with elongated faces and enigmatic features, Sanxingdui represents a culture that was both advanced and distinct. Elaborate gold masks, jade objects, and intricate ivory carvings further highlight the sophistication of this lost civilization. The site’s sacrificial pits, filled with precious treasures, suggest a complex religious or ceremonial system. Sanxingdui remains an enigma, with many questions about its origins, societal structure, and ultimate demise still unanswered. However, the site continues to fascinate scholars and visitors alike, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a world long vanished.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
After visiting Sanxingdui Ruins, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.