Wanglang National Nature Reserve
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One of China's earliest giant panda reserves, now part of the giant panda national park. Known for its primeval fir forests and autumn colours.
Wanglang was one of the first four giant panda reserves established in China. It is now the Wanglang section of the Giant Panda National Park. Deep in the Minshan Mountains, you find primeval fir and spruce forests and alpine meadows, home to giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys and takins. Visitors can hike the boardwalks in the core service area (marked on the map) and join study tours. At night, you can stargaze. Seeing a giant panda is a matter of luck. The reserve is about 2.5 hours by car from the county town, which has a Baima Wanglang tourist shuttle. Tickets or reservations are required, and opening arrangements follow official announcements.
Opening hours
Open in summer and autumn; per official announcements