San You (三优), also known by her English name “3U” and nickname “You You,” is a cherished female panda born on July 15, 2017, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Weighing a healthy 168 grams at birth, San You quickly became a favorite among caretakers and panda enthusiasts. Her gentle demeanor, distinctive appearance, and important role as an ambassador for Sichuan Airlines’ “Panda Route” highlight her significant contribution to panda conservation and public awareness.
Basic Information
- Name: San You (三优)
- Nickname: Zhen Xi (珍喜), You You (优悠)
- English Name: 3U
- Birth Date: July 15, 2017, at 6:30 AM
- Birthplace: Moon Delivery Room, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Birth Weight: 168 grams
- Lineage Number: 1078
- Gender: Female
- Mother: Qi Zhen (奇珍)
- Siblings: Zhen Da (珍大), Wu Yi (五一), Zhen Duo (珍多), Zhen Hao (珍好), Qiao Qiao (巧巧), Zhen Qiao (珍巧), Zhen Zhen (珍珍), Bei Bei (贝贝), Huan Huan (欢欢)
Intriguing Details of Panda San You
On July 6, 2018, Sichuan Airlines and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding held a ceremony to celebrate their strategic partnership and panda adoption program. During this event, Zhen Xi was officially adopted by Sichuan Airlines and given the name “San You” (3U, corresponding to Sichuan Airlines’ IATA code). Sichuan Airlines painted two highly recognizable A350 aircraft with panda-themed designs, using San You as the inspiration. One of these painted planes even refers to San You as “Sichuan Airlines’ Young Lady.”
Life Experience of Panda San You
Birth: San You, also known as Zhen Xi during her early days, weighed a healthy 168 grams at birth. As a robust and healthy cub, she quickly became a favorite in the Moon Delivery Room.
April 2018: Zhen Xi moved from the Moon Delivery Room to the Sun Delivery Room. Here, she joined other young pandas like Jing Liang (晶亮), Ni Ke (妮可), and Ni Na (妮娜), forming a lively and playful group.
December 2018: Zhen Xi graduated from the panda kindergarten and moved to the Juvenile Garden with her companions from the Sun Delivery Room, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
On July 15, 2019: San You celebrated his second birthday with the company of his “fan club” from Sichuan Airlines. Sichuan Airlines invited the “Panda Little Flyer,” Golden Panda Club members, and fans from their official Weibo account to join them at the Panda Base to celebrate San You’s birthday together.