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Bifengxia Panda Base, China: what it is and when to go
Bifengxia Panda Base is a zoo in Sichuan, China (中国大熊猫保护研究中心雅安碧峰峡基地). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Sichuan, China · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- 中国大熊猫保护研究中心雅安碧峰峡基地
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 106 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 30.07231, 102.9942
What it is and where
Bifengxia Panda Base is a zoo in Sichuan, China (中国大熊猫保护研究中心雅安碧峰峡基地). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 30.07231, 102.9942; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bifengxia Panda Base is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:16
- FebPossible10:57
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayBest time13:31
- JunPossible13:56
- JulPossible13:46
- AugPossible13:05
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:15
- NovPossible10:27
- DecPossible10:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
| Wildlife | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Bifengxia Panda Base has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Stone Pagoda TempleTemple in Qionglai City, Sichuan, China29 km
- Chaoyang Lake Scenic AreaProtected area42 km
- Reserva Natural FengtongzhaiProtected area54 km
- Xichang Chuanwang PalacePalace in Xinchang, Dayi, Chengdu, China65 km
- Wannian TempleBuilding in Wannian Temple, China66 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: With kids
- Hong Kong Disneyland: Disney theme park in Hong Kong
- Beijing Zoo: zoo in Beijing, China
- Star of Nanchang: Ferris wheel in Nanchang, China
- Shanghai Disneyland: Theme park
- Window of the World: miniature park
- Shanghai Zoo: zoo in Shanghai, China
Every China place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bifengxia Panda Base?
It is a zoo in Sichuan, China (中国大熊猫保护研究中心雅安碧峰峡基地 in the local language). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bifengxia Panda Base?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04.
How do you get to Bifengxia Panda Base?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 106 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Stone Pagoda Temple, Chaoyang Lake Scenic Area, Reserva Natural Fengtongzhai. The rest is in the China guide.
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