★ A heartwarming photography book for panda lovers everywhere, featuring Menglan—a beloved internet sensation nicknamed the “Third Prince of Xizhimen.” The name is a playful nod to his home at the Beijing Zoo near Xizhimen, his status as the third-born in his family, and his mischievous, energetic personality that fans compare to a real-life Nezha, the legendary trickster prince.
★ Acclaimed panda photographer Zhou Mengqi shares rare images for the first time, alongside candid moments captured by Zeng Xianglu, who has been photographing pandas for over a decade. Together, they trace Menglan‘s journey from cub to the master of playful antics.
★ Featuring over 60 high-quality color photos documenting his growth and iconic moments—from escape attempts to his signature split, from swinging to tumbling—plus 60 fun panda facts and a gallery of his family and friends, including his mother “Beijing Zoo’s Best Actress” and his little sister “Beijing Zoo’s Little Charm.”
★ No matter where you live or what language you speak, a panda’s charm needs no translation. Open this book and step into Menglan’s world—you’ll find yourself smiling in no time.
★ Rights Sold: Japanese, Vietnamese!

A photographic journey through the life of Menglan, the beloved panda internet sensation.

Known as the “Third Prince of Xizhimen,” Menglan is a star attraction at the Beijing Zoo. Playful, clever, and full of personality, he’s famous for his escape attempts, his love of swinging and rolling barrels, and his irresistible antics. This book captures his journey from cub to grown-up through 60 stunning photographs—tender moments with his mother, heartwarming interactions with his keepers, playful solo adventures, and the memorable scenes that made him famous.

Alongside Menglan, you‘ll meet his family: his mother, known as “Beijing Zoo’s Best Actress” for her graceful presence, and his little sister, nicknamed “Beijing Zoo’s Little Charm” for her adorable habit of clinging to her mother. Plus, 60 fun panda Q&As answer all your burning questions—from why pandas are black and white to how much bamboo they eat each day.

A heartwarming visual treat for panda lovers, and a perfect gift for anyone who finds joy in these gentle creatures.

Song Lin
A biographer and a member of the Sichuan Writers Association. He has served as a lead writer for the “Gratitude” book series and coordinating editor for the “Academicians in Sichuan” series. His published works include The Liao River Flows Through Anzhou and The Do-Gooders.

Zhou Mengqi
A member of the China Photographers Association, the China Photojournalist Society, and the China Society for Artistic Photography. In 2018, during the first China Giant Panda International Culture Week in Beijing, he was honored as one of the inaugural “Global Ambassadors for Panda Culture” by the Sichuan Provincial Government. He has published over a dozen panda photography collections, including China’s Giant Pandas and I Am a Giant Panda, capturing the beauty of these animals through masterful light and composition.

Zeng Xianglu
He has been photographing pandas as an amateur for over a decade. Through his lens, he hopes to inspire greater understanding and love for pandas and encourage more people to take part in protecting this remarkable species.

Chapter 1: Like Mother, Like Son
A Loving Gaze
Mother and Child
The Early Years
The Great Menglan Rescue

Chapter 2: The Keepers‘ Tales
A Bond That Grows Both Ways
Love That Moves

Chapter 3: The Star of Beijing Zoo
Finding Joy Wherever You Are
A Kind Heart
The Leap That Made Him Famous
Wooden Horse, Swing, Little Red Chair
A Wish for Tomorrow

Afterword: Family Portrait
Panda Q&A