Highlights
- 小熊猫屬（學名：Ailurus），也叫红熊猫、紅貓熊、小熊貓或九節狼、火狐，是一种小型哺乳动物，原产于中国西南地区。小熊猫有着红褐色的皮毛和长而蓬松的尾巴，且由于前肢较短，所以步态摇摆蹒跚。小熊猫体型比家猫略大，躯干更长且体重较重。它是一种树栖运动动物，主要以竹笋为主食，但也会杂食禽蛋、鸟类、昆虫和小型哺乳动物。在野外自然条件下它是一种独居动物，黄昏到黎明是其主要活动期，而白天大部分时间处于静栖状态。 由于野外成年生存数量预估不足10,000只，小熊猫已被國際自然保護聯盟归为瀕危物種。尽管小熊猫受到其范围内国家的法律保护，但是面临棲息地破壞、棲息地零碎化、偷獵以及近交衰退的种种威胁，其数量仍在不断减少。 它最开始被列为浣熊科或熊科，但系统发生学研究支持小熊猫所属的小熊猫科为一独立演化支系，且和鼬科、浣熊科同属鼬总科。小熊猫与现生熊科动物中相对较基群的大熊猫并无紧密关系，目前本屬已知有两物種。
- Xiao Xiong Mao（小熊猫）is a visitor attraction in Chongqing, Chongqing — set aside 2–3 hours for the main circuit.
- Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Arrive within 30 minutes of opening to stay ahead of tour groups.
Highlights walk-through
2–3 hours — Enter early; the signature viewpoint is usually busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — map, shuttle/boat timetable, toilet stop
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo most visitors come for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (lanes, boardwalks, cable car, side halls)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional dish near the gate or back in town
What to know
Getting there
Gateway: Chongqing, Chongqing. Reach the city by high-speed rail or flight, then local bus, taxi or DiDi to the gate (often 30–90 minutes). Use the Chinese name「小熊猫」in map/taxi apps — English signs are uneven.
Insider tips
- Carry your passport: many ticketed sites in Chongqing require real-name booking for foreign visitors.
- Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay (link an international card before you travel); cash is rarely useful.
- Avoid the first three days of Golden Week (early Oct) and the Spring Festival rush if you want quieter paths.
Where to stay
Base in Chongqing: comfortable 3–4★ hotels typically ¥250–750/night within a taxi ride of the site; book early for weekends and holidays.