the first place where panda was discovered

Many people know Sichuan is the home of panda, but very few people know the exact place where pandas are living. Let me tell you the real home of panda. The Baoxing County of Ya’an City is located in the northwest of Sichuan where there are forests and beautiful rivers and mountain. It is the home of panda. The panda specimens are from the Dengchigou of Yanjing Village in Baoxing County. The panda was first discovered by a French missionary David in 1869 in Baoxing County, where he built a church which is still in use today.

Introduction to Baoxing County：

Baoxing County is one of the twelve counties which have rich natural tourist resources in Sichuan. It is located in the important lines of tourism and is an important part in the ecological tourism of west of Sichuan. The charm of Baoxing County lies in the pelicular natural scenery, original condition, and customs of minority groups. The panda was first discovered and named here. The first church built by French missionary is also located here. There is also a snow mountain. Tens and hundreds of historic relics have been excavated here which records the long history of Baocing County. Countless scenic spots here will make you feel in the fairyland. The pleasure of tourism will make you enjoy yourselves. The largest community of wild sweet-scented osmanthus in China is also located in Ganyanggou in Baoxing County. There are more than ten thousand mu of osmanthus which spread along the river.