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- Destinations
- Asia
- China
- Chengdu
- Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center
Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center
The largest centre of its kind, the Chengdu Panda Breeding and
Research Center is part zoo, part lab, and part habitat. The centre
is focused on increasing the population of giant pandas in
captivity so that more may be released into the wild; with this in
mind, the Chengdu centre is the best place on earth to see
ridiculously cute panda cubs. The park is also a home to many red
pandas and other endangered Chinese animals, though the famous
giant pandas are the main attraction. The Giant Panda Museum has
interactive exhibits designed to teach visitors about the
fascinating creatures, and the work of the centre. It takes about
two hours to walk the grounds, or visitors can ride in a tour
cart.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese, but there are
hundreds of local dialects.
Money
The currency used in China is the Renminbi Yuan (CNY). The Yuan
is divided into 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Make sure you exchange
your leftover Yuan before returning home because this currency can
be exchanged only within China's borders. Travellers cheques,
preferably in US Dollars, and foreign cash can be exchanged in
cities at the Bank of China. Banks are closed weekends. The larger
hotels and the special 'Friendship Stores' designed for foreigners
will accept most western currencies for purchases. Major credit
cards are accepted in the main cities at various establishments,
but outside the major cities acceptance is limited. ATMs are scarce
outside the main cities.
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