Qing Cheng

Basic Profile

Qing Cheng (Chinese: 青城, also known as Gang Gang/刚刚), studbook number 1102, is a male giant panda born on August 11, 2017 at the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas (CCRCGP) Hetaoping Base in Wolong, Sichuan. His mother is Fei Fei (妃妃).

A Panda of Many Names

• Tooify (太妃糖/Tai Fei Tang) — His earliest nickname, earned because his fur has a distinct caramel tint that made him look like a toffee candy as a cub
• 青城 (Qing Cheng) — At age one, he was selected as one of Dujiangyan City’s four “Image Ambassador Pandas” through a global naming campaign. The name references Qingcheng Mountain, a sacred Daoist site near Dujiangyan, and puns with “倾城” (city-toppling beauty)
• 刚刚 (Gang Gang) — After moving to Anshan, a public naming contest produced this name, meaning “Just Now” or “Just So”

Life Journey

Dujiangyan Mascot (2018)

In 2018, Qing Cheng was chosen alongside three other pandas — Li Dui, Yu Lei, and Ling Yan — as the official mascots of Dujiangyan. The naming ceremony was part of a global campaign that invited name submissions from around the world.

Anshan (2020–present)

On May 21, 2020, Qing Cheng and another panda named A Ling (阿灵) traveled to Anshan 219 Zoo in Liaoning Province, Northeast China. The zoo held a public naming contest, and Qing Cheng emerged as “Gang Gang” (刚刚).

The Bathhouse Birthday (August 2025)

For his 8th birthday in 2025, Qing Cheng’s keepers at Anshan 219 Zoo organized a celebration themed around Northeast China’s famous bathhouse culture (东北洗浴文化) — a beloved regional tradition. The setup included:

• A large wooden bathtub placed in his outdoor enclosure
• A watermelon carved into a shower head decoration
• Radish carved into a scrubbing towel shape
• A bamboo, bamboo shoot, and wowotou cake
• Flower petals arranged on the ground to spell “Happy Birthday”

On the day itself, keepers went further: they applied a small amount of dragon fruit juice to Qing Cheng’s cheeks to create a “blush” effect, and dabbed a red dot on his forehead — a traditional Chinese blessing. Qing Cheng, ever the good sport, played along enthusiastically: he climbed into the tub, splashed in the water, and demolished his cake with evident satisfaction.

Personality

Qing Cheng is known around Anshan as a “Kung Fu Panda” (功夫熊猫) — agile, playful, and surprisingly athletic for his round frame. He loves climbing high, splashing in water features, and rolling in snow during winter months. His caramel-toned fur remains a distinguishing feature, lighter than the typical panda’s black markings.