Wei Jiatan, Construction Ministry's Planning Inspector in Chengdu , Sichuan, pointed out that the UNESCO Convention on Safeguarding World Cultural and Natural Heritage should be strictly abided by and relationships between conservation and exploration, scenic resorts and local communities, and administration and business operation should be properly handled. The panda's habitat should enjoy harmonious coexistence between men and nature and development projects for pure economic benefits will not be allowed.

During the application stage, experts conducted surveys and study tours to develop strategies for eco-tourism in the panda's habitat and a consensus has been reached to plan a traveling route centered on the panda breeding and research base in Chengdu and linking four nature reserves within the habitat, including Baishui River in Pengzhou, Anzi River in Chongzhou, Hongkou in Dujiangyan and Heshui River in Dayi.

The panda breeding and research base in Chengdu enjoys high reputation worldwide and the other four nature reserves are near Chengdu, with the farthest one 100 kilometers away from the city. Thus, this traveling route can meet needs of tourists to visit the birthplace of the panda and reduce their traveling costs.

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