Guangzhou’s Wildlife Kingdom: Roam Free at Chimelong Safari Park
by English Guy in Asia
Jun 8, 2025
Who understands the joy of lying on an ice bed with pandas in 38°C summer! This guide takes you to explore Guangzhou Chimelong for a refreshing summer🌞
🐼 Must-see Highlights
1. Panda Cool Zone: Head straight here once you enter the park! The giant panda ice sculptures are super lifelike, and the water spray interactive area lets you play freely, cooling off all the summer heat💦
2. Panda Pavilion: Watch the national treasures hug ice blocks and nibble on icy fruits, their lazy looks are adorable. Pandas are more active before 10 AM or after 3 PM~
3. Night EDM Party: Night tickets are super cost-effective, enter after 5 PM. Experience animal nightlife + cool EDM, with mist and lights, dance to the rhythm to your heart’s content!
📸 Itinerary
Morning: Enter from the South Gate, first visit Bear Forest to see black bears bathing, then go to Jungle Discovery to see chimpanzees, next at 10:30 visit Panda Village to take photos with the panda triplets.
Noon: Dine at Panda Restaurant, enjoy your meal while watching pandas, very relaxing.
Afternoon: Take the cable car on the loop line for a 360° aerial view of the park. Then watch the 4D movie "Panda Triplets," and at 4 PM go to White Tiger Hill for diving and feeding.
Evening: Join the EDM party at the central plaza and enjoy a cool celebration.
🚗 Transportation
1. Self-driving: Navigate to Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park, parking fee is 20 RMB/day.
2. Taxi/Ride-hailing: Directly locate Chimelong South Gate for convenience and speed.
3. Metro: Line 3/7 to Hanxi Chimelong Station Exit E, transfer to the free shuttle bus.
🏠 Accommodation
1. Chimelong Panda Hotel: Only a 10-minute walk to the park, panda-themed rooms full of childlike fun, packages include tickets + accommodation, and priority park entry.
2. Nearby Homestays: Many homestays near Hanxi Chimelong Metro Station, priced 300 - 500 RMB/night, 10 minutes by metro to the park, great value.
🍦 Refreshing Food
1. Inside the park: Panda-shaped ice pops are cute and delicious, African Restaurant’s iced lemon tea is refreshing and relieves greasiness, plus various chilled drinks.
2. Outside the park: Aoyuan City Tiandi offers Chaoshan beef hotpot, crayfish, and other delicacies, perfect for a satisfying meal after a day of fun.
❗ Tips for Visiting
1. Wear comfortable sports shoes, the park is large and involves a lot of walking.
2. Protect yourself from the sun with hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen; seek indoor venues to cool off during the hottest midday hours.
3. Bring a small fan or handheld mist sprayer; rentals are also available in the park for instant cooling.
4. Download the "Chimelong Tourism" app to check showtimes and queue status for better route planning.
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