[Nanjing Hongshan Zoo Edition] Stay in these new area hotels, just a 10-minute walk to the Big Cats Zone!

Just finished checking out the newly opened Asian Primate Zone and Red Panda Pavilion at Hongshan Forest Zoo,
here are 5 hidden gem hotels within walking distance~ No need to rush for the subway even if you stay until closing!

🌿【Stay Next to the Zoo】Immersive Experience
1️⃣ Zijin Mountain Villa (1.3 km away)
- Highlights: Backed by Zijin Mountain, windows open to a sea of green
- New Chinese-style courtyard + Tiger Run Spring soaking pool, a lifesaver after walking 20,000 steps
- Family rooms with tents and animal plush toys, kids instantly become animal trainers
📍Address: 18 Huanling Road, Xuanwu District

2️⃣ Panda Novotel Hotel (800 m away)
- 8-minute walk to the North Gate! Super convenient to watch giant pandas’ morning exercise
- Rooms have cute pet-themed suites, even the rinsing cups are paw-shaped
- Rooftop restaurant offers direct views of the zoo’s Ferris wheel
📍Address: 159 Hongshan Road

🚇【Subway Party Favorite】Three lines intersect
3️⃣ Xuanwu Lake Holiday Inn (1 subway stop)
- Floor-to-ceiling windows facing Xuanwu Lake, Metro Line 3 goes directly to Hongshan Station
- 31st-floor sky pool, perfect spot to watch the zoo’s nighttime light show
- Hidden service: offers rental of zoo sun protection gear
📍Address: 201 Central Road

📸【Internet Celebrity Check-in Spot】Photo paradise
4️⃣ Yihe Jiazi Garden (2 km away)
- Hidden Ming and Qing dynasty courtyard in Laomendong, perfect for Hanfu photos
- Night zoo shuttle service! Animal commentary provided on the bus
- Limited edition afternoon tea shaped like animal droppings (chocolate version, haha)
📍Address: 32 Bianying

💰【Best Value King】Students rush here
5️⃣ All Seasons Hotel (Hongshan Road branch)
- Around 150 RMB per person, rooms equipped with mini-fridges to store chilled drinks
- 5-minute shared bike ride to the zoo, coupons available at the front desk
- Rooftop laundry room can dry sweat-soaked T-shirts
📍Address: 107 Hongshan Road

💡Play Tips:
• After the new area opened, peak visitor times are 10:00-12:00; recommend staying nearby to catch the 8:30 early session
• Hotel concierge can help book animal interaction experiences (feeding the red orangutans in the new area is super fun!)
• Night events start in July, suggest choosing hotels with shuttle service