They are solely found in three south western provinces of China, they are Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi.

Giant Pandas once ranged in northern Vietnam, Burma and in China they ranged widely over eastern and southern regions as for north as Beijing.

The Giant Pandas live in bamboo forests ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 feet above sea level, where it is humid. In winter, they migrate lower down the mountains, while in summer they stay in the higher reaches.

The male's home range is larger than that of the female. A male's home range can be up to 30Km2.