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Despite being naturally found only in south-central China, pandas have endeared themselves to millions throughout the world—quite a feat for an endangered species that numbers only in the lower thousands. With so many things to see in China, many visitors overlook the pandas until they get back to a zoo closer to home. But for travelers interested in the natural wonders that China has to offer, the Panda Research Center (PRC) in Chengdu (sometimes called Sichuan) should become a priority.