
By Lee Hae-rin
The moment the plane touches down in Chengdu, it is immediately clear this is China’s panda capital.
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By Lee Hae-rin
The moment the plane touches down in Chengdu, it is immediately clear this is China’s panda capital.
Giant black-and-white sculptures line the arrival hall, cartoon pandas beam from wayfinding signs and duty-free displays, and airport cafes serve lattes topped with foamy panda faces. The most beloved animal in the country is everywhere, from street murals to subway advertisements, and it sits at the centre of the city’s cultural identity and tourism boom.
“This base covers about 3,570 acres [1,445 hectares],” says panda tour guide Zhao Liping. “If you like to visit the whole base, it’s going to take you around seven hours.”
She explains that some 270 giant pandas live at the base, though a typical visit reveals around 140.
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