culver panda bts thumb 1.jpg
CNN behind the scenes as pandas travel from China to the US

CNN gained exclusive access on the ground in Sichuan province as giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao transition from southwest China to the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC. Senior National Correspondent David Culver takes a look at why they are causing a panda frenzy in the US in a new episode of “The Whole Story: Operation Panda,” airing Sunday, January 26 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN.

2:24 • Source: CNN
Best of Travel 9 videos
culver panda bts thumb 1.jpg
CNN behind the scenes as pandas travel from China to the US
2:24
Now playing
• Source: CNN
BTO Posters Abu Dhabi Thumb 2.jpg
Halloween traditions never get old at this decades-old costume shop
1:40
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Thumbnail 01.jpg
From $1 to $800: What can you eat in Abu Dhabi?
2:15
Now playing
• Source: CNN
A model of the Trojan Horse in Turkish city of Çanakkale.
The real Troy has two Trojan Horses
1:47
Now playing
• Source: CNN
<p>Discovering Naples’ masters of craft in the storied E. Marinella tie shop and the kitchen of third-generation pizza chef Ciro Salvo.</p>
Naples has it tied up: fine ties and perfect pies
6:25
Now playing
• Source: CNN
<p>From lead pipes to cart ruts in the streets, remarkable clues to how people lived before Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii.</p>
Pompeii still bears the marks of daily Roman life
5:36
Now playing
• Source: CNN
<p>A boat ride from Naples leads to the kitchen of Restaurant Maria Grazia and its signature Spaghetti alla Nerano.</p>
In Nerano, Italy, a family pasta recipe comes with a spectacular view
5:23
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Naples Skyline.JPG..jpg
Naples, Italy: Inside a city bursting with energy
5:03
Now playing
• Source: CNN
<p>Visiting Italy’s spirited south is an experience in unvarnished charm.</p>
Naples unfiltered: ancient streets, family recipes and an atmosphere that fizzes
23:04
Now playing
• Source: CNN