How to Plan a Panda Tour
There are many places to see lovely giant pandas in China. But the four panda bases around Chengdu are the best places to see giant pandas. Which one is best for you depends on how much time you have and what kind of experience you want to have.
If you just want to see giant pandas, we recommend you go to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base. You can see pandas at all different ages from the oldest to the newborns. This base is huge but usually crowded. You can finish your trip in one day.
If you want a deeper panda experience, there are three recommended activities.
Join in a Panda Volunteer Program
Giant panda volunteer programs are available in three panda bases. Dujiangyan is the best place for a one-day program. If you want a less crowded environment, consider Wolong and Bifengxia, though they require 2 and 3 days respectively. Your work would include weighing and cleaning bamboo, making cakes for pandas, watching pandas being fed, and cleaning pandas’ enclosures (围栏).
Join in a Red Panda Volunteer Program
Unlike with giant pandas, you can have a zero-distance encounter with red pandas—you can feed a group of them without a fence in between. If you are interested in red pandas, you can join in our red panda volunteer program.
Hike Into the Habitat of Wild Pandas
If you are a lover of pandas and outdoor activity as well, consider having a hike in wild panda habitat in Wolong. Go panda tracking, and see if you will be lucky enough to see a wild panda.
1. What is recommended for just a look at pandas?| A．Getting involved in a panda volunteer program. |
| B．Visiting Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base. |
| C．Hiking into the habitat of wild pandas. |
| D．Joining in a red panda volunteer program. |
| A．Help prepare food for pandas. | B．Feed pandas personally. |
| C．Give pandas a bath. | D．Enjoy delicious cakes. |
| A．Seeing the beauty of Dujiangyan. | B．Learning to set up pandas’ enclosures. |
| C．Encountering a wild panda. | D．Playing with red pandas. |
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Xishuamgbanna
Nicknamed “Litle Thailand”, Xishuangbanna owns awe-inspiring scenery, unique Dai minority culture and an all-year-round pleasant climate.
What to do:
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Chengdu
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Harbin
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1. What can you do in Xishuangbanna?| A．Get inspiration from scenery. | B．Admire the beauty of local plants. |
| C．Walk in the rainforest directly. | D．Volunteer to preserve Dai culture. |
| A．High altitude landscape. | B．Mild winter temperature. |
| C．Plentiful historical sites. | D．Multiple selected attractions. |
| A．A website. | B．A fairytale. | C．A yearbook. | D．A newspaper. |
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Stop at any Smithsonian museum information desk where friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist you in planning your visit.
Service animals are welcome at the museums and the National Zoo. Pets are not permitted.
Lunches should be properly closed or stored in lockers during your visit.
1. The Smithsonian offers all these EXCEPT_________.| A．galleries | B．concerts |
| C．museums | D．zoos |
| A．go to 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC |
| B．go to 8th and F Streets, NW Washington, DC |
| C．visit the museum 11 a.m. on Christmas |
| D．visit the zoo at weekends on June 25 |
| A．have lunch during your visit |
| B．take your pets along with you |
| C．ask the staff and volunteers for help |
| D．fill in an application form before your visit |
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Cork
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Waterford
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1. Where are parents with kids most likely to go?| A．Cork. | B．Limerick. | C．Waterford. | D．Clare. |
| A．Play rugby games. | B．Enjoy live music. |
| C．Meet sports athletes. | D．Watch boxing matches. |
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1. What is the priority of the Hay Festivals duty?| A．To meet creative people. | B．To exchange ideas. |
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| A．Available Time. | B．The desired role. | C．A covering letter. | D．Personal interests. |
| A．20 March 2020. | B．21 May 2020. | C．28 February 2020. | D．31 May 2020. |
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1. Which is a determining factor in choosing a Safari camp?| A．Means of transport. |
| B．Accommodation. |
| C．Weather patterns. |
| D．Game guides. |
| A．July 2018 |
| B．January 2018 |
| C．July 2017 |
| D．October 2017 |
| A．You can have a good price but same experience if you travel in low season. |
| B．If you visit different camps in remote areas, flights may be unavoidable. |
| C．The more money you pay, the better experience you’ll get. |
| D．Not all the parks have the same species of animals. |
