How much is a Chengdu Panda Base ticket?
¥55 for adults (18–59) and ¥27 for students. Visitors 60 and over and children 6 and under (or under 1.3 m) get in free, but still need to book.
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Chengdu Panda Base Guide: Tickets, Route and Visiting Tips (2026)
Maintained by Lin · Checked against the base's official site and its 2026 visitor notices, October 26, 2026
Quick answer
Tickets: ¥55 for adults (18–59). Every visitor books online with a real name, up to 14 days ahead, on the base's WeChat or an authorized app such as Trip.com. Tickets can sell out. Book with the passport you'll bring.
Hours (November–February): enter 8:00–12:00 on a morning ticket or 12:00–16:30 on an afternoon ticket; the park clears at 17:30. From March to October it's 7:30–12:00 and 12:00–17:00, clearing at 18:00.
Which gate: for busy periods, the base advises taking public transport to the West Gate, because the South Gate gets more visitors.
Getting there: Metro Line 3, then shuttle bus 409 to the West Gate or 408 to the South Gate.
Inside: a ¥30 sightseeing bus runs between the two gates, with up to 5 rides that day.
Jump to: Tickets · Hours · West or South Gate · Getting there · Inside the base
Last reviewed: October 26, 2026
Tickets and booking
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (18–59) | ¥55 |
| Student | ¥27 |
| 60 and over | Free, but you still need to book |
| Children 6 and under, or under 1.3 m | Free, but you still need to book |
Every visitor needs a real-name booking, made online up to 14 days ahead. Tickets are limited and can sell out. Book through the base's official WeChat account or mini program, or an authorized app: Trip.com, Meituan, Douyin or Tongcheng Travel. The base warns that tickets from unofficial sellers may not get you in and may not be refundable. If you can't pay online, the on-site ticket windows sell tickets while they last.
Each passport can hold one ticket. Bring the original passport you booked with and scan it at the channel for visitors with original ID documents. If you don't have the original, show a photo of your own passport at the channel for visitors without original ID documents, and staff will check it. If the person and the document don't match, you won't get in. The ticket doesn't cover Dujiangyan Panda Valley, which is a separate site.
Opening hours
| Season | Morning ticket: enter | Afternoon ticket: enter | Park clears |
|---|---|---|---|
| November–February | 8:00–12:00 | 12:00–16:30 | 17:30 |
| March–October | 7:30–12:00 | 12:00–17:00 | 18:00 |
Enter within the window on your ticket. Bamboo Tower is open 9:00–17:00, with last entry at 16:30.
West Gate or South Gate?
The base has two gates, and each has a tourist center. For busy periods, the base advises taking public transport to the West Gate, because the South Gate gets more visitors. There's no car park for self-drive visitors at the West Gate (2026 Spring Festival notice).
The sightseeing bus stops show what's near each gate:
From the West Gate: Panda Creek Valley, Star Giant Panda Nursery House, then Bamboo Tower.
From the South Gate: Panda Villa, Sun Giant Panda Nursery House, then Panda Reception Hall.
Getting there
| Gate | Metro | Then |
|---|---|---|
| West Gate | Line 3 to Junqu General Hospital, Exit B | Walk 20 m to the bus stop and take shuttle bus 409 to the West Gate (about 10 minutes) |
| South Gate | Line 3 to Panda Avenue, Exit A | Shuttle bus 408 to the South Gate |
| South Gate | Line 3 to Zoo station | Bus 655 or 87 to the South Gate |
By taxi, the base estimates about ¥40 from Chengdu East Railway Station. How to use DiDi in English · How to pay for the metro
Inside the base
Sightseeing bus: ¥30 per person, with up to 5 rides that day; free for children 6 and under or under 1.3 m. It runs between the South Gate and the West Gate. Tickets are sold 7:30–17:30 from March to October and 8:00–17:00 from November to February. You can book up to 14 days ahead on the official mini program or WeChat account, or buy on the day.
Audio guide: ¥30 for the day. Rent one by scanning a QR code with WeChat or Alipay; no deposit.
FAQ
Do I need to book Chengdu Panda Base in advance?
Yes. Every visitor needs a real-name booking, made online up to 14 days ahead, and tickets can sell out. Book with the passport you'll bring.
Should I use the West Gate or the South Gate?
For busy periods, the base recommends the West Gate by public transport, because the South Gate gets more visitors. Inside, a ¥30 sightseeing bus links the two gates.
How do I get to Chengdu Panda Base by metro?
Take Line 3 to Junqu General Hospital (Exit B) and shuttle bus 409 to the West Gate, or to Panda Avenue (Exit A) and shuttle bus 408 to the South Gate.
What are the opening hours?
From November to February, morning entry is 8:00–12:00, afternoon entry 12:00–16:30, and the park clears at 17:30. From March to October it's 7:30–12:00 and 12:00–17:00, clearing at 18:00.
Can foreigners buy Chengdu Panda Base tickets?
Yes, with a passport. Book through the base's official WeChat account or mini program, or an authorized app such as Trip.com. At the gate, scan your original passport at the channel for visitors with original ID documents.
Is the sightseeing bus included in the ticket?
No. The sightseeing bus is a separate ¥30 ticket, with up to 5 rides that day.
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