Chimelong Safari Park One-Day Blitz Route

Xiangjiang Safari Park 1-Day Travel Guide! Play like this to save time and get great photos, hidden tips 99% of people don't know! Want to see white tigers diving, koalas being cute, and pandas eating? Guangzhou [Xiangjiang Wildlife World] (also known as Chimelong Safari Park) is definitely a paradise for families, photography enthusiasts, and animal lovers! It boasts the largest self-driving predator viewing area in the country and a rich variety of rare animal species globally, all explorable in one day! This super practical one-day travel guide will help you avoid crowds, hit the best photo spots, and easily experience 8 major highlights!
Recommended visiting time: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (the earlier, the better!) Transportation Guide: Take Metro Line 3/Line 4 directly to [Hanxi Chimelong Station] Exit D, then transfer to the park's free shuttle bus, which takes 5 minutes to arrive. Ticket Reference: Adult tickets are approximately 250 RMB, with discounts for children/students. It's recommended to purchase tickets in advance on the official platform to avoid queues!
Must-do Route Recommendation (Efficient Clockwise Version): 1. Rush straight to the 'Mini Train Tour Area' (free ride) right after opening! It's recommended to go as soon as you enter! Take the mini train through the animal kingdoms of five continents, get up close to see giraffes stretching their necks to eat leaves, zebras running in herds, and lions basking lazily in the sun. The entire journey is about 30 minutes, perfect for photos! 2. Explore star animals in the walking area, Home of the Giant Panda Triplets: National treasures like Meng Lan, eating and rolling around – two birds with one stone, Koala Pavilion: The world's second-largest koala population, with feeding explanations daily at 2:00 PM, White Tiger Diving Show (10:30 AM/2:30 PM): A must-see! White tigers leap into the water, creating huge splashes – truly spectacular, Giraffe Square: You can buy feed to interact and feed them, with a very high photo success rate 3. Cable Car Aerial Animal Viewing (single trip recommended) Take the 'Park Loop Cable Car' to overlook the entire animal kingdom, especially getting a panoramic view of the predator zone! It's recommended to ride from the North Gate to the South Gate to save energy. 4. Rainforest Fairy Tale Theater (11:30 AM/4:00 PM) A talent show for small animals, with raccoons racing and dogs dancing – kids absolutely love it! 5. Self-Driving Tour Area (optional) If you want a deeper experience, you can purchase an additional ticket to drive through the predator zone (Northeast tigers, wolf packs, etc.), which is safe and immersive. Dining Recommendation: There are many restaurants in the park; 'Panda Restaurant' is recommended, or you can bring your own food. Average cost is 60-80 RMB per person, or you can find food near the exit.
Practical Tips: Bring a sun hat + mosquito repellent, as there are many outdoor areas. Strollers can be rented (90 RMB/day), a great energy-saver. Download the "Chimelong Travel" APP to check maps & showtimes more conveniently. For the Koala Pavilion and White Tiger Diving, it's recommended to arrive just before the scheduled time to avoid crowds. Photo spots: Giraffe photo stand, capturing the white tiger diving moment, aerial shots from the transparent cable car, and compositions with the glass reflection at the Panda Pavilion. After a day of fun, you can get close to nature and capture plenty of great photos for your social media! Xiangjiang Safari Park is truly worth a special trip to Guangzhou!

Post by Collins_8-Grace | Oct 22, 2025