The selfie panda sculpture lies on the Yangtianwo square, Dujiangyan, Sichuan province on Feb 2, 2025. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)
The panda, a quintessential Chinese symbol, has gently ambled into the fabric of modern life.
This series captures great moments where panda-themed patterns, installations, and everyday objects intersect with people in ordinary settings.
These images highlight the delightful connection between the endearing national treasure and the public, where contemporary life blends with local charm.
The harmonious coexistence of urban living and wildlife offers a poetic reflection on nature conservation and city development.
Visitors along the Nanchang street, Wuxi, Jiangsu province on Mar 8, 2025. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)Two panda-shaped telescopes and an upside-down viewer at the Yuelu Mountain sunrise platform, Changsha, Hunan province on Apr 10, 2025. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)A child engages with a panda plush at the panda art exhibition at Meixi Lake, Changsha, Hunan province, on Aug 17, 2025. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)Specialty panda Tangyuan, or glutinous rice balls, in a local eatery, located at the Jinli snack street, Chengdu, Sichuan province. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)A mother and daughter share a meal in a shopping mall in Changsha, Hunan province, on Feb 14, 2025. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)Two panda mascots interact with diners at a restaurant in Yibin, Sichuan province, on Aug 18, 2024. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)A pink panda installation, located at Meixi Lake, Changsha, Hunan province, holds a "lucky bamboo" on Aug 17, 2025. (LI LINGLI / FOR CHINA DAILY)
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