Qinling Four Treasures tour from Xi'an: See the brown panda

Watch Qizai the brown panda and three other rare species in one morning

A private half-day tour from Xi'an to the Qinling Four Treasures Conservation Center, where you spend more than two hours observing giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys, crested ibises, and takins in their habitat south of the city. The center's main draw is Qizai, the world's only brown giant panda. Your English-speaking driver handles the 1 hour 20 minute transfer each way and orients you upon arrival. Bilingual signs throughout the center make it easy to navigate on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Qinling Four Rare Species Center

• Drive 1 hour 20 minutes south from Xi'an
• Arrive at Qinling Four Rare Species Conservation Center
• Orientation with driver assistance
• Explore center and observe rare animals
• See brown panda Qizai and other species

The experience

The Qinling Mountains south of Xi'an are home to four rare species found nowhere else in such concentration, and the conservation center brings them together in one place. Qizai, the brown panda, is the undisputed star: no other brown giant panda exists in the world. Alongside him you'll see black-and-white giant pandas, red pandas, black bears, vultures, and the golden monkeys and crested ibises that round out the four treasures. The center is just a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Xi'an, leaving most of your time for exploring at your own pace.

Your private driver picks you up, handles the full transfer, and helps orient you when you arrive. The center is laid out clearly with signs in both Chinese and English, so you move through at whatever speed suits you. You have more than two hours to spend there, which is enough to see all the animals without rushing. The visit works well for families with children and strollers, and the grounds are wheelchair accessible throughout.

What’s included

• Entrance fee to the conservation center.
• private transfer from Xi'an and back.
• English-speaking driver who orients you upon arrival.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and information without translation. The self-paced exploration means you linger where you want: ideal if you're traveling with children or prefer to move slowly through the animal areas rather than follow a set schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the whole tour take, including the drive?

The round-trip transfer takes around 3 hours, and you spend more than 2 hours inside the conservation center, so plan for about 5 hours total from pickup to return.

What makes Qizai different from other giant pandas?

Qizai is the only brown giant panda in the world. All other giant pandas are black and white, making him the center's most famous resident and the main reason many visitors make the trip.

Can I explore the center on my own, or does the guide stay with me the whole time?

Your driver helps orient you upon arrival, but you explore the center at your own pace. Bilingual signs throughout make it easy to navigate without constant guidance, so you can spend as much or as little time at each animal area as you want.

Is the center accessible if I'm traveling with young children or a stroller?

Yes. The center is suitable for all physical fitness levels, infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and the grounds are wheelchair accessible, so families with small children move through comfortably.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes entrance to the conservation center and private transfer for the entire trip, both ways. Lunch is not included, so you may want to eat before or after depending on your schedule.