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Plan your visit to Chimelong Safari Park: Timings, location & more

Chimelong Safari Park is one of China's largest wildlife parks, home to 500+ animal species and more than 20,000 rare wild animals. Located within Chimelong Tourist Resort in Guangzhou's Panyu District, the park combines large-scale wildlife habitats with pedestrian areas, a special miniature train, an aerial cable car, and educational experiences.

With numerous animal zones spread across the park, allow a full day if you want to see the major highlights without rushing. You can explore areas dedicated to giant pandas, koalas, white tigers, elephants, giraffes, primates, African wildlife, and rainforest species.

Chimelong Safari Park at a glance

  • Hours: Currently published as 9:30am–6pm for September 1–30; operating hours vary by date and may change.
  • Closed: The park operates daily according to its published schedule, but individual exhibits and attractions may be temporarily suspended.
  • Getting in: Present your valid ticket and identification document at entry. Security checks are required.
  • How long to allow: A full day for the main animal zones, walking areas, park train, and other experiences.
  • When to go: Check the operating calendar and exhibit schedule for your specific date, as facility operations can change.
  • What most people miss: The park extends beyond the headline panda and koala areas, with dedicated habitats for white tigers, elephants, primates, African wildlife, rainforest species, and other animals.
  • What to prioritise: If you're short on time, prioritise Panda Paradise, Koala Garden, Baihushan, Asian Elephant Garden, Giraffe Square, and the park's train experience.
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Where and when to go

How do you get to Chimelong Safari Park?

Address: No. 299 Hanxi Avenue East, Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

By Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 3 or Line 7 to Hanxi Changlong Station, then walk to Chimelong Metro Plaza and use the free Chimelong shuttle bus to the resort.

From Guangzhou South Railway Station: Take Line 7 from Guangzhou South Metro Station to Hanxi Changlong. The metro journey is around 10 minutes, followed by the walk to the resort shuttle.

By Taxi or car: From Guangzhou South Railway Station, the official Chimelong guide estimates around 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

By Shuttle: Free Chimelong shuttle buses connect Hanxi Changlong Metro Station and Chimelong Metro Plaza with the parks and hotels within the resort.

Which entrance should you use?

Chimelong Safari Park has North and South Gates, with visitor services and luggage storage available around the entrances. The most suitable entrance can depend on your route and the day's operating arrangements.

North Gate

Best for: Visitors arriving via the main resort transport network and those using North Gate facilities.

South Gate

Best for: Visitors approaching the park from the southern side of the resort.

Tip: Check the latest park map and operating information before deciding where to enter, particularly if a specific exhibit or facility is your priority.

When should you actually go?

Arriving close to opening time gives you the longest possible day inside the park and more flexibility to cover multiple animal zones.

If you have specific areas on your list, check the daily exhibit and facility schedule after entering, as operating times can vary.

How much time do you need?

Visit typeRouteDurationWalking distanceWhat you get

Quick visit

Selected animal highlights

3–4 hours

Moderate

Best for visitors focusing on a few key habitats

Standard visit

Major animal zones + park train

6-8 hours

High

Covers the main wildlife experiences at a comfortable pace

Full park visit

Wildlife zones + train + cable car + breaks

Full day

High

More time for the park's major habitats and experiences

How do you get around Chimelong Safari Park?

Navigating the park

Chimelong Safari Park combines pedestrian areas, large wildlife habitats, a special miniature train, and an aerial cable car. This gives you several ways to explore the park rather than relying entirely on walking.

Zones

  • Panda Paradise: Visit giant pandas, including the park's famous panda triplets. Panda Paradise is one of the park's headline animal areas.
  • Koala Garden: See koalas in a dedicated habitat supported by extensive eucalyptus plantations.
  • Baihushan: Also known as White Tiger Mountain, this area is dedicated to white tigers and other tiger species.
  • Asian Elephant Garden: See Asian elephants in an expansive environment with pools, exercise areas, and interaction spaces.

Maps and navigation tools

Park map: The official park map identifies the main animal zones, pedestrian areas, miniature train route, cable car, and other facilities.

Signage: Follow the park's directional signs and staff instructions when moving between habitats and attractions.

Animal exhibits: Check the daily operating information because individual exhibits can have different schedules or temporary closures.

Train: The special miniature train provides a drive-through style viewing experience across larger wildlife habitats.

Cable car: The aerial cable car provides an elevated view of the park, but routes and operating status can change.

Which experiences should you prioritise?

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Giant pandas

Make Panda Paradise a priority if seeing giant pandas is on your list. The area is home to the world's only surviving giant panda triplets and is one of Chimelong's best-known wildlife attractions.

Koalas & Australian Forest

Visit Koala Garden to see koalas and explore the park's Australian-themed environment. Chimelong's koala population is the largest outside Australia.

White tigers & big cats

Head to Baihushan to see white tigers in dedicated habitats. The area houses more than 150 white tigers alongside other tiger species.

Asian elephants

Visit Asian Elephant Garden to see elephants in an expansive habitat featuring pools and exercise areas, including elephant mothers and calves.

Park train

Ride the special miniature train through larger wildlife areas for a different perspective from the pedestrian sections of the park.

Aerial cable car

Take an elevated route across the park for views of its animal habitats and landscape. Check current operating information because individual routes may be temporarily suspended.

Facilities and accessibility

🅿️ Parking within Chimelong Tourist Resort

🍽️ Restaurants and food outlets

🎁 Shops and souvenir areas

🔒 Self-service luggage lockers

🏥 Medical assistance points

🚍 Free resort shuttle buses

🐼 Animal education experiences

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly attractions

Self-service luggage lockers are available outside the North and South Gates, with different locker sizes and fees. Medical assistance is also available at designated points within the park.

Mobility: Accessibility varies between individual facilities and attractions.

Cable car: The aerial cable car has specific safety requirements, including a minimum height of 1.2m and additional restrictions. Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Families: The park has children's areas, family attractions, and educational experiences. Individual rides may have their own height, age, or health requirements.

Assistance: Medical assistance is available at designated park locations if required.

Rules and restrictions

What you need to know before you go

Entry requirements: Bring your valid admission ticket and the identification document used for your booking. Security checks are required.

Children: Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or above.

Food: For animal safety, outside food and drinks are not permitted except baby food and an appropriate amount of drinking water.

Attractions: Follow posted height, health, and safety requirements for individual attractions.

Wildlife: Follow barriers, staff instructions, broadcasts, and designated visitor routes when viewing animals.

Not allowed

❌ Controlled or prohibited items

❌ Firearms, ammunition, flammable or explosive items

❌ Outside food and drinks, except permitted baby food and an appropriate amount of drinking water

❌ Crossing animal barriers or restricted areas

❌ Ignoring staff instructions or safety announcements

Practical tips

  • Arrive close to opening time to maximise your time inside the park.
  • Keep your identification document with you for ticket verification.
  • Check the day's animal exhibit and attraction schedule after entering.
  • Prioritise the panda, koala, white tiger, and elephant areas if you're visiting for the first time.
  • Use the park train to cover larger wildlife habitats with less walking.
  • Check cable car operating status before planning your route around it.
  • Wear comfortable shoes since the park includes extensive walking areas.
  • Carry only permitted food and drinks, particularly if travelling with young children.
  • Use the luggage lockers near the North or South Gates if you don't want to carry bags around the park.
  • Check current closure notices before your visit, as individual exhibits and attractions can be temporarily suspended.

What else is worth visiting nearby?

Chimelong Paradise

Distance: Within Chimelong Tourist Resort

Why people combine them: Pair wildlife viewing with major roller coasters, family rides, and live entertainment.

Chimelong Water Park

Distance: Within Chimelong Tourist Resort

Why people combine them: Add water rides, pools, slides, and family attractions to a multi-day Chimelong itinerary.

Chimelong International Circus

Distance: Within the resort

Why people combine them: Add a live circus performance to a day or multi-day visit to the Chimelong attractions.

Eat, shop and stay near Chimelong Safari Park

On-site dining

Cuisine: Food and beverage options are available within the park and resort.

Why go: Staying within the park's dining areas means you can take a break without leaving the attraction.

Chimelong shops

What to buy: Souvenirs, animal-themed merchandise, gifts, and other Chimelong products.

Resort retail areas: Browse additional shops and convenience facilities within Chimelong Tourist Resort.

Staying within Chimelong Tourist Resort can be convenient if you're planning to visit Safari Park alongside other Chimelong attractions.

Best for: Families, visitors planning multiple Chimelong attractions, and travellers who want to reduce daily travel between the parks.

Consider instead: Staying elsewhere in Guangzhou if you're combining Chimelong with city sightseeing and prefer easier access to central Guangzhou.

Frequently asked questions about visiting Chimelong Safari Park

Plan for a full day if you want to experience the main animal zones, walking areas, park train, and other attractions at a comfortable pace.

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About Chimelong Safari Park

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