Giant pandas are a national treasure peculiar to China, and are on the verge of extinction. The existing pandas number some 1,000, of which 80 percent inhab it the mountain forests in west Sichuan, particularly in the giant panda reserves in Anzhihe, Chongzhou and Heishuihe, Dayi under the jurisdiction of Chengdu City as well as in Wolong and Baoxing Fengtongzai reserves. In order to give publicity to the importance and urgency of protecting giant pandas and the ecological environment and promote international economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, Chengdu has sponsored two international panda festivals. In addition to promoting the protection of wildlife and environment and facilitating economic and cultural exchanges, the festival is also aimed at displaying the great charm of Chengdu as a historical and cultural city. It is a great event which helps the public to love and treasure the nature and helps the world to get to know Chengdu.
