Given that we are accepting applications for the Winter/Spring 2015 Panda internship, we thought it would be appropriate to share some of our past experiences from our time in Ya’an, China. Even though the majority of an interns time will be spent at the panda base collecting data, there is still ample time to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes that the city has to offer.
Bridge connecting North and South Ya’an
Ya’an is a big city packed into a small package. You can ride a bike across the city proper in about 25-30 minutes. There is a university, a hospital, a movie theater and a grand total of two fast food establishments. Public transportation is very popular, but so are the rickshaw rides. Weather you need a new iPhone or baby formula, there are several shops to sell you whatever it is you might need. Even though you may be the only foreigner in the entire city, there are plenty of western amenities. After you clear yourself of the jet lag, the city is very comfortable on all accounts.
If you have any questions about Ya’an or the Panda Base, please don’t hesitate to send us an email. Please click on the photos to view a larger version. Enjoy!
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- Getting in a little studying while dinner is prepared
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- School children love the camera
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- Not very camera shy- These girls live near our apartment
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- Cheese and tortillas are hard to find- Better bring your own
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- Lots of temples to see with amazing works of art
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- Spring festival brings lots of blooms
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- Enjoying a day out with friends by the river.
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- Mr. Cheng and Nate enjoying the outdoors
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- CCRCGP Symbol
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- A view of Ya’an and it’s major street
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- Panda base workers getting ready for the day
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- Cheap and fast- Be sure to take a rickshaw.
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- All fancy dinners are had at circular tables.
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- The worlds best bowl of noodles- Mr. Cheng’s Spicy Beef Noodles.
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- Meghan delivering a lecture with the help of Archer
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- Enjoying a day by the river with friends
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- Oreos are a must have. They taste a bit different, but they get the job done
