Meet Lanzhou’s Newest Stars: Four Giant Pandas Debut in China

Move over, K-pop idols—Lanzhou just welcomed the fluffiest celebrities in town! Four giant pandas named Hong Xi, Man Lan, Jia Bao, and Man Man made their grand public debut on Thursday at Lanzhou Wild Animal Park, marking a milestone for wildlife conservation in northwest China.

The panda quartet, who arrived from the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas in Sichuan Province on April 2, are already stealing hearts with their playful antics and signature bamboo-munching skills. Visitors can now catch them exploring their new habitat, complete with climbing structures and cozy shaded areas perfect for panda naps.

Lanzhou’s cool climate and lush environment mirror the pandas’ native Sichuan, making the city a dream relocation spot. Local conservationists say the move highlights China’s ongoing efforts to protect these iconic black-and-white bears, whose population has grown thanks to decades of dedicated research and breeding programs.

Planning a trip to Gansu Province? Add this panda paradise to your must-see list—it’s a *panda-monium* you won’t want to miss!

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Four giant pandas make public debut at new home in NW China's Lanzhou

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