Anji Baicao Garden Summer Guide (Avoid Pitfalls + Recommendations)

❌ Pitfall Warnings 1. Buy tickets online in advance! Adult tickets are 150 RMB (195 RMB on-site), free for children under 1.2 meters, half price for students/seniors with ID, don’t buy the less cost-effective combo tickets~ 2. The scenic area covers 5,600 acres! Rent an electric cart (80 RMB/hour) or buy a small train ticket (60 RMB/day), walking takes too much time! 3. Lion and tiger show at 10:30/14:30, sea lion show at 11:00/15:00, arrive 20 minutes early to secure a spot, or you’ll wait for hours! 4. The grassland is exposed with no shade, bring sun-protective clothing and Huoxiang Zhengqi water for 35℃+ heat, and prepare a folding umbrella for sudden rain. ✅ Must-Do Activities • Cute pet interaction: feed giraffes (10 RMB/carrot), pet prairie dogs, and enjoy a thrilling night tour in the predator zone listening to wolf howls! • Fun experiences: golden roller coaster through bamboo forest, wetland rafting (wear quick-dry clothes), glass plank road for “sky mirror” photos (lighter clothes look better). 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations • Inside the park: Zhongnan Resort Hotel (around 300 RMB per person, 5-minute walk to the park entrance, includes breakfast) • Nearby homestay: Niba Courtyard (around 200 RMB per person, 1.7 km from the park, offers tea picking and bamboo shoot digging) 🍜 Food Without Regrets • Li Dong Farmhouse: braised pork with dried bamboo shoots (tender meat and fresh shoots), white tea prawns • Park snacks: Wu Jun Food Street soup dumplings (thin skin, juicy), marinated tofu (5 RMB/portion) • Desserts: County’s “Si Xiao Qian” white tea ice cream + bamboo tube milk tea 🎁 Must-Buy Souvenirs • Anji white tea: taste at the white tea shop at the park exit before buying, coupons available in live streams for better deals • Bamboo products: buy bamboo woven baskets (20-50 RMB) at Changsheng Market in Dipu Town • Dried bamboo shoots: vacuum-packed at the park’s direct sales point, great for stewing meat 👜 Essentials Checklist Quick-dry clothes, non-slip shoes, sun hat, mosquito repellent, ID/student card, waterproof phone pouch ✨ Book your room 3 days in advance! Avoid peak crowds and enjoy the bamboo sea and cute pets with ease~