Xi'an, Shaanxi tour
Embark on a private half-day journey from Xi'an to the Qinling Mountains, visiting the Shaanxi Wild Animal Rescue and Breeding Center to see giant pandas in a natural sanctuary.
Escape the city for a morning and discover the gentle giants of China on this private half-day tour from Xi'an. Travel approximately 90 kilometers southwest into the scenic Qinling Mountains, a natural boundary between northern and southern China. Your destination is the Shaanxi Wild Animal Rescue and Breeding Center, a dedicated facility focused on the conservation of giant pandas and other native wildlife. Spend two hours observing these magnificent creatures in a spacious, naturalistic environment, learning about ongoing preservation efforts. This tour offers a serene and educational experience, perfect for nature lovers and families seeking a meaningful encounter with China's most beloved animal. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, it's a seamless addition to your Xi'an itinerary.
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90km drive (approxi 1.25 hours) from Xian to Shaanxi Wild Animal Rescure and Breeding Center
8:45am - 10:45am
Visit Shaanxi Wild Animal Rescure and Breeding Center. It is located 90km southwest of Xian, on the northen side of Qin Mountains. The Qin Mountains are a major east-west mountain range in southern Shaanxi province, China. The mountains is the natural boundary between the Northern China and Southern China with a huge variety of plant and wildlife, some of which is found nowhere else on Earth.
Shaanxi Wild Animal Rescure and Breeding Center is the earliest center of this kind in China as well as one of the 4 major panda breeding centers in China. It has the only brown panda Qizai in the world. In addition, it has the largest clusters of crested ibises, golden monkeys and takins on earth. You will be elabrated on the endangered animals like pandas, crested ibises and takins.
10:45am - 12:00am
At the of your panda trip, drive back to your downtown hotel in Xian.


Important Notice
Pandas are lazy animals and it is most probable that they would go outside for activities before 10:00am. To have a better interaction with pandas, you are highly recommended to start early.
Just a reminder
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| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to driver and guide |
| Entrance fees | |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide | |
| The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $150 |
| 2 persons | $95 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $80 |
| 6 - 9 persons | $75 |
| 10 persons and above | $55 |
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