Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering Experience: Work Closely with Giant Pandas & Enjoy an Included Lunch
4.8
67 Ratings
Dujiangyan

Experience the Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering program and work closely with giant pandas. Contribute to conservation efforts and enjoy an included lunch. Limited spots available!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dujiangyan Panda Base - Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Program
    • 7:10-8:30
    -Hotel pick-up
    -Transfer to Dujiangyan Panda Base
    • 8:30-9:00
    -The driver will assist with checking in for the panda volunteer program
    -Put on the work attire, sign the volunteer agreement, and get ready to start!
    • 9:00-10:00
    -Clean the panda enclosure
    -Prepare bamboo…
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What's Included
  • Lunch in panda canteen
  • Roundtrip private transportation (plus hotel pick-up & drop-off)
  • Panda volunteer reservation service
  • Private guide service
  • Panda volunteer experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense
Additional Information
  • Collaborate closely with giant panda caretakers and experience behind-the-scenes activities
  • Support conservation initiatives for this vulnerable species
  • Hassle-free: Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, as well as reservation services
  • TRIP NOTICE
    Due to COVID-19, participants are no longer able to feed the pandas. However, all other…
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Location
Dujiangyan Panda Base
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(67 Ratings)
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Kim_w
Mar 24, 2026
Who doesn't love Pandas - Watched a keeper feed an old Panda with bamboo shoots from about 1 metre away. Couldn't take photos but it was awesome to see up close. Smashing the bamboo on the concrete was fun and you get plenty of time to look around at the Pandas. Lunch in the staff canteen was delicious
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Ye
Dec 27, 2025
Family trip - Amazing and unique experience! Definitely worth it! My kids and I had a great time volunteering at the Panda base, seeing those cute pandas.
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Rickinnyc
Nov 8, 2025
Great day at the Dujiangyan Panda Base - We booked a private trips with Westchinago for the Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering Experience (full day), which was fantastic. We were lucky to have Lynn as our tour guide. She was wonderful, giving us insights on what to expect for the day. She was very helpful making suggestions for dinner and other sites we might want to visit during our stay in Chengdu. Prior the tour, as soon as we made the booking, Lily reached out. She explained what she needed to book the tickets to the panda base, and a little before the trip, reached out again to confirm pickup time at our hotel. We were picked up at our hotel on time. There were two of us, and we were in a comfortable vehicle with a driver, in addition to Lynn. On our way to Dujiangyan, Lynn found out it was my birthday, and she took it upon herself to surprise me with a birthday cake at one of the local tea houses! On top of that, she also informed my hotel! Lily kindly volunteered to take many pictures of us at the panda base, and was flexible with our time there. This company genuinely cared about ensuring our experience would be memorable. We were so happy with the communication, execution of the itinerary, and our wonderful tour guide, Lynn. We highly recommend this company, and will work with them again on future trips to China. Thank you!
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Gianlucac904
Oct 26, 2025
Fantastic experience - Wonderful experience. I made a dream come true. Lynn, the guide, has always been with me. Very sweet and present. He explained everything to me in English. Unforgettable experience. At the end of the tour and experience at the base of the pandas, I took a beautiful ride into town with Lynn. Great guide
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Destination498761
Aug 9, 2025
2 families volunteering with pandas - The whole experience was great. I would highly suggest it for any family. We were 2 families, 9 in total, 4 of which were kids. Lily reached out to me when we booked the trip, to get the info she needed. And she reached out again the day before our excursion. Amber was our guide. She met us at our hotel at 7am. And was knowledgeable and chatty (which I like). This excursion is tied for the #1 thing we did in China, according to my kids. Loved the company.
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537anneliset
Aug 6, 2025
One without fail! - Very nice experience, guided by Amber. Amber gave us a lot of details about panda life. She knew how to be both discreet and present for this very special moment with family. Very personalized Service. One without fail.
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Jane
Apr 7, 2025
Enjoyable and educational - Able to be close to a panda. Learn so much about pandas. Very enjoyable and educational. Lots of different pandas to see.
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U9778yqirinam
Oct 22, 2024
Cool volunteering experience with pandas - Everybody from WestChinaGo Travel Service was amazing! I contacted them via WhatsApp with some questions, and they ensured I had all the information before booking. On the day of the activity, my guide was incredibly accommodating, kind, and attentive. I felt very well taken care of. Before booking, please note that you won't be allowed to touch or feed the pandas. I find this rule to be very reasonable and fair as I wouldn't want to stress the animals.  The only thing that I didn't really like is that the experience involved a bit less actual work than I expected (and wanted) based on some reviews I had read. This isn't a reflection on WestChinaGo as the activities are organized by the research base. Overall, I'm incredibly glad I did this and would do it again! A huge thank you to the girls from WestChinaGo!
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Cristianog681
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing tour - The tour has been wonderful from start to end. Lily has been very helpful and friendly all the way through the whole assisting process and sent us a fabulous guide, Fifi. Fifi has been very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Her English was very good. She gave us a lot of insights on pandas and managed to take many pictures of us throughout our volunteering session at the panda base.
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Lizziehf2019
Aug 9, 2025
Amazing panda experience - We went with our family and friends and had an amazing time. We were able to sit just a few feet from a panda while he ate, which was really special and memorable. We enjoyed learning about how they care for the pandas and what they eat. It was a wonderful experience and completely worth it!
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