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We flew back to Chengdu from Lhasa, spent a casual afternoon, then visited a Giant Panda sanctuary the next day. The lovable Giant Pandas were on the verge of extinction and still have a very small worldwide population. 

The sanctuary center we visited has done extensive research into helping them survive. It was fascinating watching some juveniles play. They behaved just like children everywhere!

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Chengdu & Pandas


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the central plaza in Chengdu

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street vendor in Chengdu. That is freshly grilled octopus

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city park waterfall

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part of the flower show at the city park

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elaborate flower display in the park

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line dancing in the park

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boaters in the park

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people watching in the park

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bamboo is delivered three times daily from the mountains for the Giant Pandas

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what Giant Pandas like to do best

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juveniles (18 mo. old) playing

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juveniles playing

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playing king of the mountain (really)

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a Lesser Panda; actually part of the raccoon family


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