Panda Valley in QingCheng mountain

When: June 2024 Weather: Cool 20C

Nikon P900

On our way to the Six Senses Resort in QingCheng mountain, we stopped off at Panda Valley, an alternate,less crowded site to the main Panda rehabilitation centre….

Panda Valley just a few minutes from the Six Senses Resort
the single track walk into the reserve
a scenic lake with black swans greeted us on entry
we saw our first panda before too long
unfortunately they were a bit sluggish that day
this one looked happy!
first bird of the morning…the collared finchbill which was common in Qingcheng
collared finchbill
and then this charming red panda appeared
pretty red panda
a white browed laughing thrush cooling off
and the collared greenfinch bade us farewell
so a lovely little 1.5 hour outing to the Panda Valley…recommended