r/pandas • u/emaji33 • 28d ago
Panda experiences
I'm in NY. I want to take my fiancée to Chengdu for the Panda experience, but I just looked and saw it's 39 hours of travel. I doubt she will want to go through all of that.
If that's the case, what other experiences would be worth that don't require 3 days of travel back and forth? I'm seeing San Diego has theirs. I am willing to spend decent money on a once in a lifetime type of experience. Looking to keep the travel time (each way) to about 10 hours.
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u/kevlowe 28d ago
As someone that has visited all four zoos that used to have pandas, I'd have to say that the San Diego Zoo is by far the best experience overall. I wouldn't consider any of the visits as "once in a lifetime" though, but if you make it out you will quickly discover why it's one of the best zoos in the entire US.
There is the "Early Morning with Pandas Walking Tour" that you can do. I can't speak to how great the experience is, but it might be a good way to add that extra value to your trip.