Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park｜Journey to the West Theme + Parent-Child Cute Pet Interaction + Full Food Map Unlocked!

🌈Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park📅 Itinerary Plan: 1 Day 1 Night to Fully Enjoy the Highlights

🌞 Daytime Session (8:30-16:30)

✅ Rush to the South Gate before 7:30! Queue early to avoid the peak entry time from 9:30 to 11:00, saving 30 minutes as tested!

✅ Clockwise walking route: South Gate → Beast Valley Glass Walkway (feed the tigers before 10:00 with no queue!) → Giraffe and Elephant Pavilion → Primate Area to watch playful monkeys → Swan Lake Wooden Walkway for photos with black swans → Greenhouse Botanical Garden Butterfly Pavilion (afternoon light and shadows are stunning, wear light-colored clothes for better photos!) → Children's Playground to feed alpacas (queues over 1 hour from 12:00-14:00, stagger your visit!)

✅ Hidden activity: 11:00 Animal Behavior Show is a must-see! Tiger jumps and sea lion ball balancing are super impressive~

🌙 Night Session (17:30-21:00)

✅ Wuxingshan Popular Photo Spot: 3000+ lanterns + Journey to the West themed performances, instantly transporting you to a mythical world!

✅ Night Tour Easter Eggs: 19:00 “Snow Cake Monkey” interaction with grape giveaways, 20:00 Tang Monk and disciples parade, 21:00 watch the little animals sleep before closing—super heartwarming~

🍜 Food Map: Northeastern Cuisine + Sichuan Flavor Feast

📍 Inside the Park

The central plaza dining area has hot water, pavilions, and benches. Recommended stone bench area under the shade (near the third restroom by the toilets), stroller accessible! Bringing your own snacks is more cost-effective (grilled sausages and bottled water inside the park are 2 yuan more expensive than outside).

📍 Around the Park

1️⃣ Changchun Hotel (Pingquan Road Branch) 🌟🌟🌟🌟

🔥 Must-try: Snow Coat Red Bean Paste (cloud-like softness!), Guo Bao Rou (crispy outside, tender inside, sweet and sour appetizer), Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions

💰 Average cost: 126 yuan

📍 Address: 50 meters west of the intersection of Yueyang Street and Pingquan Road

⏰ Hours: 10:30-21:00

2️⃣ Socialist New Countryside (Yueyang Street Branch) 🌟🌟🌟🌟

🔥 Must-try: Pig Slaughter Dish (authentic sauerkraut and blood sausage!), Guo Bao Rou

💰 Average cost: 64 yuan (best value for money!)

📍 Address: 1186 Yueyang Street

⏰ Hours: 10:30-21:00

3️⃣ Tianfu Boiled Fish Village (Pingquan Road Main Branch) 🌟🌟🌟

🔥 Must-try: Boiled Fish (made to order, portions so big you’ll need support!)

💰 Average cost: 80 yuan

📍 Address: 1091 Pingquan Road, Shuguang Street (near Zoo North Gate)

⏰ Hours: 10:00-21:40

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: 10-minute walk to the park

1️⃣ Meiyue Hotel (Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park Branch) 🌟🌟🌟🌟

📍 Address: No. 358, Intersection of Jishun Street and Zhishan South Alley, Nanguan District

🚶‍♀️ Walk: 10 minutes to the park’s North Gate

🚇 Transport: Near Metro Lines 1 and 2, close to Sports Center and Jilin University Second Hospital

💡 Highlights: Food street nearby, super convenient for late-night skewers!

2️⃣ 7 Days Premium Hotel (Guilin Road Branch) 🌟🌟🌟

📍 Address: Zhongjian Building, 1843 Pingquan Road

💰 Price: Budget-friendly choice, student-friendly

🚶‍♀️ Walk: 15 minutes to the park’s South Gate

🐼 Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park offers triple happiness with “Journey to the West theme + cute pet interaction + food feast”! Watch wild beasts play during the day, chase the “Snow Cake Monkey” for sweets at night, enjoy hearty Northeastern cuisine nearby, and stay super close! Save this guide and just go for it! 🚀