✨ Hey panda lovers! China just leveled up its conservation game with the new Mianyang giant panda base in Sichuan Province.
Just yesterday, on December 29, 2025, the 120-hectare site opened to the public on a trial basis. It's the fifth location under the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, aiming to boost breeding, research, and international collaboration. 🐼
On day one, nearly 6,300 visitors strolled in to catch their first glimpse of these adorable black-and-white ambassadors—a heartwarming reminder of why pandas are conservation icons. ❤️
Why it matters: Mianyang base offers a more natural habitat for breeding programs, supports scientific studies on panda behavior and health, and opens doors for global panda diplomacy. 🌍
For young adventurers and wildlife fans in South and Southeast Asia, this milestone highlights how conservation tourism is shaping fresh ways to explore nature's wonders—one bamboo break at a time! 🎋
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China's newest home for giant pandas welcomes thousands on opening day
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