Grand Opening! Comprehensive Guide to Chimelong Forest Kingdom, Qingyuan

Hey, everyone! The "real-life fairytale kingdom" that has been blowing up on social media recently—Chimelong Forest Kingdom in Qingyuan—has officially opened🎉! As one of the first "wild players" to check it out, I took my whole family for a two-day, one-night trip and thoroughly explored the cuteness of the Giraffe Hotel, the thrilling rides in the park, and the joy of petting small animals~ Quickly save this super comprehensive guide, including a hotel review and route planning, to help you fully enjoy this fairytale world🧚♀️!

📅【Grand Opening Intel! Avoid the Crowds for More Fun~】

✔️ Opening Hours: 9:30–21:30 (Night shows until 20:30, extended by half an hour on weekends)
✔️ Recent Activities: Limited-time grand opening discount tickets🎫 (Follow official channels for news; family packages are super cost-effective!)
✔️ Best Time to Visit:

• Morning: 10:00–12:30 (Animals are more active, and the lighting is great for photos)

• Evening: 17:00–19:00 (Watch the sunset + avoid peak hours for popular rides)

🏨【Stay in a Giraffe's Home! This Hotel is Cuteness Overload🦒】

🌟Reasons to Recommend:
✔️ Zero-Distance Interaction: Open the window and see giraffes strolling on the lawn. Book a "Giraffe Theme Room" to feed them carrots on the balcony (the hotel provides exclusive feed packs~)!
✔️ Full of Family-Friendly Details: Children's slippers are shaped like little lions, there are cartoon bathrobes in the bathroom, and even the elevator buttons are designed as animal paw prints🐾~
✔️ Direct Access to the Park: Walk 5 minutes from the hotel's back door to the park, and enter half an hour earlier than others to grab popular rides!

💰Room Type Reference:

• Family Suite: Suitable for 4 people, with a children's tent and a reading corner, priced at 1,200+

• Standard Double Room: First choice for couples/best friends, floor-to-ceiling windows with garden views, priced at 800+
(Tips: Book two weeks in advance for early bird prices, including tickets to both parks is more cost-effective~)

🗺️【Three Classic Routes! How Different Groups Can Play👇】

👨👩👧 Family Route: Cute Pets + Relaxing Activities Covered

Route: Hotel → "Cute Interactive Pavilion" (feed little rabbits/pet little piglets) → "Forest Train"🚂 (cross the prairie to see zebras) → "4D Fantasy Theater" (animated show with vibrating seats) → "Nighttime Starlight Parade" (high-five fairytale characters)
Tips: Rent a stroller in the park (available at the hotel), schedule a 1-hour nap back at the hotel in the afternoon to keep the kids energized~

🎢 Thrill-Seeker Route: Check-In All the Screaming Rides

Route: Go straight to the "Vertical Roller Coaster" (60m high-altitude dive) → "Rainforest Adventure Rafting" (wear a raincoat to avoid getting wet) → "High-Altitude Cable Car"🚠 (overlook the entire park) → "Secret Realm Adventure" (jungle crossing challenge)
Tips: Head to popular rides first in the morning, then play them again after 3pm to reduce queuing time by 50%!

📸 Photo-Op Route: Aesthetics are Justice!

Route: "Central Castle Square" (take empty shots first at the 9:30 opening) → "Flamingo Island" (pink feathers + blue pool are a perfect match) → "Swan Lake Boardwalk" (take photos of the castle reflection in the evening) → "Nighttime Castle Light Show" (use a wide-angle lens to capture the full view)
Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored dress + straw hat, the park store sells rabbit ear headbands (CNY 25/piece, a photo prop!)

🚀【Must-Experience Project Red List! Highly Recommended✅】

1. Giraffe Feeding Station🦒
On the hotel balcony or in designated areas of the park, hold out carrot sticks, and the giraffes will roll them away with their tongues~ Be sure to hold on tight, they are super strong! Kids will scream with excitement when they see the giraffes blink~

2. Nighttime Starlight Parade🌌
Starts at 19:00! The elves and dwarves on the floats will sprinkle "magic petals" on you. The "Aurora Projection Show" in front of the castle is a must-see. The light and shadow on the building are like a fairytale play. It's super romantic to watch hand in hand with your partner~

3. Animal Kindergarten🐼
Newborn tiger cubs and baby monkeys live in transparent glass rooms, and you can see the keepers feeding them through the window~ Little pandas hang on the trees and doze off, their paw pads are pink, which is completely healing!

🍽️【Hotel Food Guide! These are the Favorites of Cute Babies~】

✔️ Giraffe Theme Restaurant:

• Children's Set Meal🍱: Bear-shaped rice balls + carrot sticks, with a cartoon cup (to take away!)

• Afternoon Tea🍰: Animal-shaped macarons, coffee art with giraffe patterns
✔️ Park Snacks:

• Castle Ice Cream🍦: Strawberry flavor + blue sugar beads, super photogenic

• Roasted Turkey Leg🍗: Super big, enough for two people to share (avoid meal times, otherwise you'll have to queue!)

💡【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls! Must-Read for Newbies~】

✔️ Don't wear white shoes! Some sections of the park have dirt, and light colors get dirty easily👟
✔️ Bring your own power bank! Taking photos drains the battery quickly, and there are few rental spots in the park
✔️ The temperature difference is large at night, bring a light jacket for your child🧥
✔️ If you want to feed the animals, buy the feed packs in advance, they are 30% more expensive in the park than at the hotel!

From the moment you check into the Giraffe Hotel, it feels like you've fallen into a moving fairytale book—waking up to birdsong in the morning, living next to animals during the day, and falling asleep under the stars at night~ Whether you're bringing your kids to learn about nature or looking for thrills with friends, this place can maximize your happiness!