Where to See Pandas Nearby Xian

Written by Clementine | Updated September 15,2025

Giant panda is loved by lots of people due to its lovely appearance and rarity. Only in China one can see pandas living in natural environment. To have a glimpse of the lovely creatures, many tourist take a flight or train to Chengdu because here is the best developed panda rescue and breeding base. In a few years later, things will change. Chengdu will not be the only best place but one of the best places to see pandas.

Relying on the ecological advantages of the Qinling Mountains, Shaanxi Province also boasts about 345 pandas, most of which inhabit in the Zhouzhi County of Xian and Foping County in Hanzhong. Different from pandas in Sichuan, the pandas in Shaanxi have round head and long fur with the fur color on the upper abdomen being mostly brown. So they are renowned as the “Beauty among Pandas”. The best places to see pandas nearby Xian include Qinling Wildlife Park, Qinling Four Rare Animals Science Park, Foping Panda Rescue and Breeding Center, and Foping Panda Valley.

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• Qinling Wildlife Park
• Qinling Four Rare Animals Science Park
• Foping Panda Rescue and Breeding Center
• Foping Panda Valley
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Qinling Wildlife Park

There are 2 pandas in the wildlife park, which are called “Qiangsheng” and “Mengmeng” respectively. The panda house simulates the environment of Qinling Mountains to provide suitable living and growth conditions for pandas. During the tour, you can observe the panda eating and climbing closely.

• Location: Luan Town, Chang’an District, Xian
• Opening hours: March 1^st– November 30^th: 08:30 – 18:00; December 1^st – end of February: 09:00 – 17:00
• Ticket: March 1st – November 30th: CNY 100 for adults and 80 for kids; December 1st – end of February: CNY 80 for adults and 40 for kids
• Distance from Xian: About 32 kilometers away from city center

Qinling Four Rare Animals Science Park

Till now, there are total 14 pandas exhibited in this park, the most famous is the only brown panda in the world called “Qizai”. Another famous panda is “A Bao”, one of his ear is in the shape of heart. Two panda houses are built on the topmost place of park for these pandas. It is recommended to visit during 09:00 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 when the pandas are in active period. The cultural and creative store next to the entrance sell various kinds of products about pandas, such as dolls, decorations, bags, etc. You can buy one as souvenir or gift for friends or families.

• Location: Louguan Town, Zhouzhi County, Xian
• Opening hours: March 1st – November 30th: 09:00-17:00; December 1st – end of February: 09:30-16:00; Closed on Mondays (except for holidays)
• Ticket: March 1st – November 30th: CNY 30 for adults and 15for kids; December 1st – end of February: CNY 20 for adults and 10 for kids
• Distance from Xian: About 70 kilometers away from city center

Foping Panda Rescue and Breeding Center

Built against mountain, the center simulates the wild living environment, preserving streams, rocks and trees to provide a natural habitat for giant pandas. Now, it is home to 3 female pandas and 1 male panda.

• Location: Shawo Village, Changjiaoba Town, Foping County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
• Opening hours: morning: 08:30–11:00; afternoon: 14:00–17:00. During 11:00-14:00, the park is closed and no visitors are allowed to stay.​
• Ticket: Free, but it need to make an appointment 3 days in advance.
• Distance from Xian: About 211 kilometers away from Xian and 13 kilometers to Foping County

Foping Panda Valley

In Foping Panda Valley, you can see pandas living in natural environment instead of been kept in cottages. Now, two pandas live in the valley, who are bothers called “Qiangsheng” and “Lulu”. The panda activity area features climbing frames, water pools, bamboo forests, etc. Visitors can observe their behaviors closely. In the science popularization hall, you can see the specimen and learn knowledge about panda protection. And in Children’s Camp, there are panda-themed handicrafts for you to experience, such as making paper with panda fecal and creating bookmarks or postcards with the paper, painting panda gypsum.

• Location: 20 kilometers north of Foping County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
• Opening hours: March 1st – November 30th: 08:00-18:00; December 1st – end of February: 08:30-17:30; Closed on Mondaymornings (open at 13:00)
• Ticket: March 1st – November 30th: CNY 50for adults and 25 for kids; December 1st – end of February: CNY 35 for adults and 25 for kids
• Distance from Xian: About 200kilometers away from Xian