Had to be up for 7:00 this morning so that we could get to the Panda Breeding Centre for feeding time. Apparantly if you miss this the Panda's then sleep for most of the day and it can be a bit boring!! Watched the Panda's for a while and learnt about the breeding programme in place in China to stop them becoming extinct. Decided against having a picture with them as they wanted to charge 1000 yuan!! Went for a walk around the Old Quarter this afternoon and h...

Had breakfast in the hostel then caught the bus to Chengdu where we headed for the Mix hostel which had been recommended by 2 people. Had lunch there whilst we checked out the tours they offered then booked for the Panda Breeding Centre and the Yangtze cruise. Went to the local shopping centre to try and buy a coat, but they were all international brands with an international price tag! Found a local restaurant this evening for dinner.