Pairi Daiza

Brugelette, Belgium

About Pairi Daiza

‘Pairi Daiza’, ancient Persian for ‘enclosed garden’, is the term that was used in the earliest known reference to the notion of ‘paradise’. No other name could so perfectly greet you, dear visitor, at the gates of our extraordinary garden, our own little paradise on earth. A dream come true, Pairi Daiza flourishes on what were once the grounds of a Cistercian monastery, Cambron Abbey. Imagine a 135 acres garden protected from the outside world by a high surrounding wall three kilometres long. Leave your troubles outside as you come through the gates; open yourself up to the wonders that await you. Once inside, lush nature in the form of centuries-old trees, intriguing plants and exquisite flowers from all over the world will wave you in. As you advance further into the park you will be continuously amazed at each step by the architectural treasures you encounter. All authentic, they have been brought to you by artisans who travelled from their far-flung homes of China, Indonesia, Thailand, and elsewhere to ply their art here, in Belgium, so that you can enjoy the fruits of their labours first-hand. Finally, come and make friends with the 5,000 animals that live and thrive here.

Official website: www.pairidaiza.eu

Giant pandas at Pairi Daiza

The Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and his Belgian collegue Elio Di Rupo signed an historical agreement for the relations between the two countries on September 11, 2013 in Dalian.

Pairi Daiza started with the construction of their panda house in July 2013.

Hao Hao & Xing Hui left the Du Jiang Yan Base of CCRCGP on February 22, 2013 and arrived on February 23, 2014 with a DHL flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Brussels Airport.

The Belgian giant panda couple was welcomed by Pairi Daiza’s CEO Eric Domb, Belgium’s Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo and the Ambassador of China in Belgium Liao Liqiang.

The Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan visited Hao Hao & Xing Hui’s new home at Pairi Daiza with Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde on March 30, 2014. They officially inaugurated Belgium’s Panda Forest.

Current Giant Pandas

    Previous giant pandas

Latest News

Pairi Daiza

Hao Hao & Xing Hui are ready to meet the public

2014-04-02

Hao Hao & Xing Hui arrived in Belgium on February 23, 2014. Both pandas have been doing fine in their Quarantine Time and they have started to explore their outside yards at their new home Pairi Daiza since March 12, 2014. Pairi Daiza will open to the public on April 3, 2014. The Belgian public […]

Xi Jinping & King Philippe of Belgium visit Pairi Daiza

2014-03-31

The Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan visited Hao Hao & Xing Hui’s new home at Pairi Daiza with Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde on March 30, 2014. They officially openend Belgium’s Panda Forest, that will open to the public on April 3, 2014.

Hao Hao & Xing Hui arrived in Belgium

2014-02-23

Hao Hao & Xing Hui arrived safely in Belgium on February 23, 2014. The DHL Panda Flight landed at Brussels Airport around noon and Hao Hao & Xing Hui were welcomed by Pairi Daiza’s CEO Eric Domb, Belgium’s Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, the Ambassador of China in Belgium Liao Liqiang. Hao Hao & Xing […]

Farewell Ceremony for Xing Hui & Hao Hao to Belgium

2014-02-22

Hao Hao & Xing Hui left China on February 22, 2013. Click here to see the Photo Album of their last day at the Du Jiang Yan Base of CCRCGP, the Farewell Ceremony and the start of their journey with DHL to Belgium.

Hao Hao & Xing Hui will arrive at Pairi Daiza on February 23, 2014

2014-02-05

Pairi Daiza announced tonight that their future panda pair, Hao Hao & Xing Hui, will arrive in Belgium on February 23, 2014. The pandas will move from the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda to their new homes in Brugelette. They will be the first pandas to be transported by DHL! The […]

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Visitor Information

Access BY CAR

Pairi Daiza is located in Brugelette, between Mons and Ath.
Address: Pairi Daiza – Domaine de Cambron in B-7940 Brugelette (Belgium)
GPS: Encode : Le Domaine 1 – 7940 Brugelette

Parcking tickets can be purchased for 7 euro.

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Access BY TRAIN

Pairi Daiza is located near the Cambron-Casteau train station, on the Mons-Ath line.
Follow the clearly marked pedestrian path to the park (10 minutes).

Click here to buy your train tickets from NMBS/SNCB.