Introduction
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a government-funded non-profit breeding and research institute for giant pandas, red pandas, and other rare animals, located in Chenghua District about 10 km from downtown Chengdu. Founded in 1987 with six rescued giant pandas, it now spans about 100-238 hectares of bamboo groves and is home to over 240 giant pandas, making it one of the most popular attractions for viewing pandas in captivity.