China News Service, April 3 (Gantian) "Welcome our lovely Fubao back to the embrace of the motherland!" "Princess Fu is waiting for me in Sichuan!" "Fubao must be happy..."

　　The giant panda "Fubao" traveling in South Korea left Everland in Yongin City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on the morning of the 3rd and set off back to China.

Data map: Giant panda "Fubao". 

After returning to China,

"Fubao" will go here

　　According to the transportation plan announced by South Korea's Everland at the end of March, "Fubao" is scheduled to take a transportation vehicle from the Panda World in the park to Incheon International Airport on April 3, local time.

　　According to reports, the vehicle transporting "Fubao" is a special "vibration-free" vehicle. The car will run slowly from the Panda World to the Rose Garden to provide fans with an opportunity to see them off, but fans will not be able to see the "Fu Bao" inside the car.

　　After arriving at Incheon International Airport, "Fubao" will transfer to a charter flight provided by China and fly back to China. Jiang Zheyuan, a Korean breeder who is affectionately called Grandpa Jiang by netizens, will take a charter flight together to escort "Fubao" back to China before returning.

　　Some media reported that experts from the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center revealed that "Fubao" will first move into the isolation and quarantine area at the Shenshuping Base of the China Giant Panda Garden in Wolong, Sichuan, China, but its final residence after the quarantine has not yet been determined.

Much loved,

Appointed as "Honorary Citizen" of South Korea

　　On July 20, 2020, the giant pandas "Ai Bao" and "Le Bao" in South Korea, who are symbols of friendship between China and South Korea, gave birth to their first baby, "Fubao".

　　As the first giant panda born in South Korea, "Fubao" is deeply loved by the local people. He has many cute nicknames such as "Longren Fushi", "Princess Fu" and "Fudundun", and is a veritable "big star".

　　According to Yonhap News Agency, since January 4, 2021, "Fubao" has been meeting the public in South Korea for more than 1,000 days and nights.

　　Everland's statistics also show that Panda Park has a total of 5.4 million visitors, and sales of peripheral products have reached 2.7 million. Its "Fubao" video uploaded on social networks has reached a cumulative 500 million views.

　　The photo-essay collections "Panda Baby Fubao" and "Fubao, Happy Everyday" which record the growth story of "Fubao" also continue to sell well in South Korea. Breeder Grandpa Jiang lamented in the book that all the time spent with "Fubao" was full of happiness, and he believed that "Fubao" would be happy no matter who he met or wherever he went in the future.

　　Not long ago, in order to express its love for "Fubao", Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea issued a special honorary citizen certificate.

　　The certificate is made of bamboo and reads: "The superstar 'Bookbao', who was born in Yongin City in July 2020, has brought happiness to all (South Korean) people. In order to cherish 'Bookbao', we are in partnership with Yongin City Due to the great fate, I am specially awarded this certificate.”

Data map: "Panda Baby Fubao" (left) and "Fubao, Happy Everyday" (right) are on sale at Yongfeng Bunko, a bookstore in Seoul. Photo by China News Service reporter Liu Xu

"Thank you for bringing lots of laughter and happiness"

　　March 3, 2024 is the last day that "Fubao" will meet the Korean public. According to the relevant protection agreement signed between China and South Korea, "Fubao" must return to China before reaching the age of 4.

　　Since the early morning of the 3rd, Everland, located in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, has gathered reluctant "Fubao fans" from all over South Korea.

　　Although the waiting time on the queue time board in the park once exceeded 6 hours, and due to too many visitors, the park limited the viewing time to 5 minutes per person, it still could not stop the enthusiasm of the visitors. People lined up in a long queue just to see Fubao before he left.

Data map: On March 3, 2024, "Fubao" eats bamboo in the Panda World of Everland, South Korea. Photo by Wang Gang issued by China News Service

　　There is also a large message board outside Panda World, with images of giant pandas drawn with ballpoint pens. Some messages wrote, "Fubao, it's great to have you!" "Thank you for bringing us a lot of laughter and happiness. I hope you are healthy." ."

　　Giant panda keepers Grandpa Jiang and Grandpa Song presented "Fu Bao" with a rapeseed bouquet with carrots and a panda doll made of bamboo as a farewell gift.

　　Looking at the visitors who were reluctant to leave "Fu Bao", the two couldn't help but shed tears. Grandpa Jiang said to the fans at the scene, "We will take good care of Fubao and let him return to China smoothly."

Data map: On February 25, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea, tourists watched the giant panda "Fubao" traveling in South Korea. Picture/ICphoto

"Welcome Fubao home, Sichuan is waiting for me!"

　　In recent times, the news of "Fubao" has also caused heated discussions in China. "Welcome home" messages continue to flood the Internet.

　　Some netizens wrote, wishing "Fubao" all the best and "can quickly adapt to the new environment." Some netizens said, "Fu Bao must be full of blessings and be happy forever after returning to China!"

　　Many netizens also left messages saying that they would definitely meet "Fu Bao" if they had the opportunity, "Princess Fu is waiting for me in Sichuan!"

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　　Let’s be “Fu Bao” together

　　Sending you the best wishes!