The great, lovable creatures in their black and white coats are universally loved for their quiet grace, innocent expressions as well as pleasing temperaments. The Giant Pandas hold also the fascination of the endangered species, and the hearts of the mortals reach out to love them, driven by the instinct to respond to the pathetic cry of a dying creature.
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is also popularly known as Chengdu Panda Base is a not for profit institute aiming to “be a world class research facility, conservation and education centre and international educational tourism destination.” Here many giant pandas find much needed refuge and shelter and under the nurturing influence of the centre, they have now begun to slowly flourish in number.
The Chengdu Panda Base was founded in the year 1987 with just six giant pandas that were rescued from the wild. The humble beginnings were eventually rewarded as the number of pandas grew steadily. The year 2008 saw 124 panda births with a captive population growth to 83. It continues on its mission on fulfilling its role as a research and breeding facility for giant pandas and other rare animals.
The Panda Breeding and Research Centre that is based in Chengdu, Sichuan in China, is committed to the welfare of this wonderful species and thus has partnered with many organizations and institutions across the world, including Zoo Atlanta, Adventure World in Japan, East Bay Zoological Society in California, Liverpool University in UK, National Institute of Health/ National Cancer Institution in USA, Nihon University in Japan, San Diego Zoo in California USA, Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, North of England Zoological Society in UK as well as The Oakland China Wildlife Preservation Foundation in California USA.
When you are visiting Chengdu, a visit to the Panda Breeding and Research Centre must indeed be added to your holiday diary to ensure that your holiday will produce wonderful memories to cherish for a life time. A hotel in Chengdu such as the Millennium Chengdu can be considered if you are wish to be indulge in the finest of luxury and opulence available at a Chengdu hotel.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+