{"product_id":"1-day-dujiangyan-panda-volunteer-program-tour-1","title":"1-Day Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Program Tour","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePandaA Meaningful Hands-on Panda Conservation Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina is the homeland of giant pandas — and it is currently the only place in the world where travelers can take part in a real panda volunteer program. Through hands-on participation, you will gain a deeper understanding of panda conservation, the challenges faced by endangered wildlife, and the daily dedication behind animal protection work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated closest to Chengdu, Dujiangyan Panda Base offers a rare opportunity to work alongside professional keepers. You will prepare food, clean enclosures, observe pandas at close range, and learn fascinating insights from your guide — who knows the base well and can even introduce many pandas by name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Tour Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch Panda Feeding Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserve a keeper feeding pandas at close distance and witness their unique behaviors and eating habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/7ee51aa343bdf1285766504557fe3e16_7393dd78-e95b-4d67-a49d-2ba6c5122d98.png?v=1770817462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/1_1ce35368-7a1b-448e-aba4-aa79edd48fa4.png?v=1770817462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrepare Fresh Bamboo Like a Real Panda Keeper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how bamboo is prepared and delivered to pandas every day, and assist in basic enclosure maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/2_cbe50cee-8961-4d08-a335-847fb4ae233a.png?v=1770817452\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/1_90c0c02f-3e96-460a-a479-e0258ff6cb7c.png?v=1770817417\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Panda Cakes with Your Own Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate special panda cakes in different shapes using pre-prepared ingredients — a fun and memorable hands-on experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/a829eedaa6b97a9f986df2b4d4525848_f0290301-f371-45f1-afe7-6776d553c2aa.png?v=1770817466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/1_bee3a8f1-c7c7-421d-8fd5-baf2b65d9116.png?v=1770817607\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReceive a Volunteer Certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the program, receive an official certificate to commemorate your contribution and love for pandas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/69d180d4f043dd56c601f3ae2cc02cd3_dda8b211-6771-446d-8eac-eb5b2442f273.png?v=1770817466\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2084\/0408\/files\/1_45451b7e-42c2-441c-acc7-39b572e99ec2.png?v=1770817476\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🗺️ Suggested Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8:45 am — Arrival and Suit Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour guide will contact you one day in advance to confirm the pickup time. You will be picked up from your hotel at around 7:15 am and transferred to Dujiangyan Panda Base by private vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival, you will register, change into a volunteer uniform, and meet the professional panda keepers. The keepers can speak simple English, and your guide will assist with translation throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9:00 am — Prepare Bamboo for Pandas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePandas need fresh bamboo delivered three times a day. Under the guidance of the keepers, you will break bamboo, wash bamboo shoots, and prepare food for the pandas. You will also help clean the glass of the enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10:00 am — Roam Around with an Expert Panda Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a break and enjoy a guided tour around the base. Our guides are true panda lovers — knowledgeable about panda behavior, conservation, and the unique stories behind individual pandas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are about 10 pandas at the base, including several overseas returnees such as Tai Shan and Bao Bao, who returned from the US. You may also meet four playful red pandas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e11:00 am — Lunch Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy lunch with panda keepers at the staff canteen inside the panda base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12:00 pm — Watch a Panda Documentary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch an educational panda film to learn more about panda caretakers’ working conditions, basic panda knowledge, and the long-term mission of panda conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e13:00 pm — Make Panda Cakes and Cut Bamboo Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter seeing how panda cakes are used during feeding, it’s time to make them yourself. Ingredients will be prepared in advance — you can shape the cakes creatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also cut bamboo leaves into smaller pieces for elderly pandas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e14:30 pm — Receive Your Certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour volunteer work concludes here. You will receive a certificate to commemorate your unforgettable day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay goodbye to the pandas you have cared for. Your guide and driver will escort you back to your Chengdu hotel, arriving at around 4:00 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTour Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(201, 34, 34);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"16\"\u003eUS$349\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e p\/p\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on a private tour for 2 people. 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