Giant panda Qiao Yue is seen at the Locajoy Animal Theme Park in Yongchuan district, Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, Jan. 3, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　The first phase of Beijing's new panda conservation base, under the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas, which has drawn significant attention, is scheduled to open in 2025. The base is expected to house 50 giant pandas upon total completion in Qinglonghu town, located in the city's southwestern district of Fangshan, as announced at a construction initiation ceremony on Feb. 28.

　　Covering an area of 133 hectares, the Beijing panda base will leverage the city's advantages in scientific research, talent and excellent ecological environment to promote technological development in the breeding and protection of giant pandas.

　　Officials involved with the project have stated that of the total 50 giant pandas planned for the base, 40 will be introduced to the public with the launch of the base's first phase next year. The initial phase of the project, occupying an area of 63.5 hectares, will feature giant pandas, golden monkeys, red pandas and other animals. Additionally, the base will host a giant panda cultural exchange center. The second and third phases of the project will cover approximately 70 hectares of reserved space and begin based on the progress of construction.

　　The base is committed to creating a favorable living environment for giant pandas, ensuring a pleasant visiting experience for tourists, and fostering a harmonious coexistence between people and giant pandas, according to a person in charge of the project.

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