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Chengdu Pandas & Sichuan Delights: A China Travel Vlog

Our FIRST TIME Seeing Giant Pandas 🇨🇳 China Travel Vlog

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Our FIRST TIME Seeing Giant Pandas 🇨🇳 China Travel Vlog
Mike & Ashley58 min

Our FIRST TIME Seeing Giant Pandas 🇨🇳 China. This was filmed by Mike & Ashley. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

We’re finally back in China! We’re spending two unforgettable months exploring as much of this incredible country as possible, starting in Chengdu—home of pandas, spicy Sichuan hot pot, and so much more. In this video, we take you on a two-day adventure through Chengdu. We sample local delicacies like egg cakes and spicy hot pot, explore the city’s ancient streets, discover quirky tea houses, and, of course, visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.

--- Mike & Ashley
January 22, 2025, Winter in China

Travel Guides & Tips in this video

Mike and Ashley begin their Chengdu visit with egg cake and a tea house in Yulin, then browse a fresh market before visiting Wuhou Shrine. Their meals include durian pancake, pig's brain soup dumplings and dan dan noodles. The next day they visit the Giant Panda Research Base, despite the crowds, and see red pandas as well as giant pandas. People's Park adds performances, vendors and tea houses, while a chon chon experience closes their two-day exploration. The trip combines history, food and wildlife.

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Our FIRST TIME Seeing Giant Pandas 🇨🇳 China Travel Vlog

Yulin, tea and local history

Mike and Ashley spend two days in Chengdu. They start with an egg cake on Yulin Street, an area with alleyways, murals and vintage shops. Their search for a traditional tea house leads to a quiet place to sit and drink tea on a sunny winter day. At a fresh market, they sample spaghetti baos and egg tarts before visiting Wuhou Shrine, a historical site connected with figures from the Three Kingdoms era. They reflect that an interpreter could add context to the shrine's history.

Dinner on Jinli Ancient Street includes a durian pancake and pig's brain soup dumplings, an unfamiliar dish they try together. The city has several old streets with a similar feel, though each has its own details. The couple also hope to see face-changing, a traditional performance.

Pandas and People's Park

The next morning they visit the Giant Panda Research Base. The crowds are long, but they see giant pandas and visit the red panda enclosure. Another panda base about an hour north of Chengdu is described as less crowded and more unusual. They continue with dan dan noodles and explore People's Park, a place with vendors, performances and tea houses where visitors can easily spend an afternoon. They then experience a chon chon.

Mike and Ashley's trip combines tea, markets, historical sites, food and animals. Their transport tips include using Alipay for Didi rides and renting Alipay bikes between locations. They advise patience with queues at the panda base and recommend allowing time for translation or an interpreter at Wuhou Shrine. They also mention that language barriers can be handled with patience and translation apps. The two days move between quieter tea-house time and busy attractions, offering a broad sampling of Chengdu's city life.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What did Mike and Ashley do in Chengdu?
A: They visited Yulin Street, a tea house, a fresh market, Wuhou Shrine, the Giant Panda Research Base and People's Park, and tried several local foods.
Q: What did they see at the panda base?
A: They saw giant pandas and visited the red panda enclosure. The base was crowded during their visit.
Q: What food did they try?
A: Their stops included egg cake, spaghetti baos, egg tarts, durian pancake, pig's brain soup dumplings and dan dan noodles.

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Chengdu Pandas & Sichuan Delights: A China Travel Vlog

We’re finally back in China! 🇨🇳 We’re spending two unforgettable months exploring as much of this incredible country as possible, starting in Chengdu—home of pandas, spicy Sichuan hot pot, and so much more. In this video, we take you on a two-day adventure through Chengdu. We sample local...

Chengdu Panda Base & Sichuan Hot Pot: A China Travel Vlog

Mike and Ashley's Chengdu adventure: Two days of exploring this vibrant city, from indulging in delicious egg cakes and fiery hot pot to wandering through ancient streets and discovering unique tea houses. The highlight? A visit to the incredible Giant Panda Breeding Research Base! This China travel vlog captures the essence of Chengdu, promising an unforgettable journey.

Attractions in this video: Chengdu Panda Research Base, Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street, People's Park, Quan Alley