A wild giant panda made a surprise appearance nearby a villager's home in a rural part of northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Monday, with the rare sighting highlighting the region's thriving biodiversity. Th unexpected encounter occurred in Foping County of Hanzhong City, where the wild panda was filmed by a local resident ambling alongside a cottage near the Sanguanmiao Protection Station. The friendly but inquisitive panda was seen playfully patting away a wooden bench as it curiously explored the local surroundings. There are currently over 130 wild giant pandas roaming freely in the county alongside several other endangered species including golden snub-nosed monkeys, takins, and crested ibises, who together are collectively known as the "Four Treasures of the Qinling Mountains." Local conservation efforts have yielded significant results in recent years, with frequent wildlife sightings demonstrating strengthened public awareness of ecological protection. Villagers are increasingly coexisting harmoniously with these protected animals, reflecting China's broader commitment to biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration in critical ecosystems. SHOTLIST: FILE: Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, northwest China - Date Unknown 1. Creek in forest; Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, northwest China - June 9, 2025 2. Wild giant panda outside villager's home, playing with wooden bench; FILE: Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, northwest China - Date Unknown 3. Various of giant panda on tree; 4. Giant panda eating. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]