Who hasn't been to Beijing Wildlife Park? I highly recommend it!

Beijing Wildlife Park is located in the 10,000-acre forest in Yufa Town, Daxing District, Beijing. It is a large natural ecological park approved by the State Forestry Administration and built by the Beijing Municipal Government. The zoo relies on the 10,000-acre forest to create a natural ecological environment, allowing animals to live in their natural habitat, forming a unique "animal and natural landscape," and providing visitors with the opportunity to observe and learn about animals up close. 2. Itinerary (1) Morning Self-driving tour area: After entering the main entrance of the zoo, you can choose to drive yourself or take a small train to tour the self-driving area. This area covers an area of more than 1,200 acres, with a 10-kilometer tour route and seven animal exhibition areas, allowing you to observe animals without obstacles from 360 degrees. You will travel from Asia to Africa, from grasslands to plateaus, and experience the primitive and real natural animal world. The opening hours are 09:30–15:00. Self-driving requires a ticket of CNY 200 per car, while the small train is free, but you need to queue. Walking tour area: After visiting the self-driving area, head to the walking tour area. This area has an elegant environment and is rich in oxygen, with more than 30 animal pavilions, novel designs, diverse viewing angles, and unobstructed views. You can get close to animals and watch interesting animal training, bird behavior training, and large animal behavior displays. The opening hours are 08:30–17:30 (09:00–17:00 from November 1 to March 29), and no additional tickets are required. (2) Noon Have lunch at a restaurant in the walking tour area. We recommend the "Animal Kingdom Restaurant," which offers a variety of delicacies, such as grilled lamb skewers and grilled chicken wings, at reasonable prices. The restaurant has a comfortable environment, allowing you to enjoy your meal while watching animals. (3) Afternoon Beast experience area: After lunch, head to the beast experience area. There are eight exhibition areas here, displaying eight kinds of beasts, with more than 100 animals in total. Visitors can take an environmentally friendly amphibious animal-shaped feeding experience sightseeing car to watch the animals and experience the ferocity and excitement of carnivores while feeding them. The opening hours are 10:00–16:00, with one area maintained every week and normal operation at 13:00 in the afternoon. No additional tickets are required, but safety should be noted. Fun Park: Visitors with children can go to Fun Park, which is the first animal-themed children's park in Beijing. The tour area is divided into multiple themed exhibition areas, and the animals are not classified by family or region. Most of them are gentle animals with strong ornamental and interactive features, allowing visitors to participate, interact, experience, and entertain. The opening hours are 08:30–17:30 (09:00–17:00 from November 1 to March 29), and no additional tickets are required. (4) Evening Have dinner at the "Forest Station" near the zoo, which offers a variety of snacks and drinks, such as burgers, fried chicken, and pizza, at moderate prices. The restaurant has a warm environment and outdoor seating, allowing you to enjoy the natural scenery. 3. Recommended specialty restaurants Panda Restaurant: Located in the walking tour area, it is panda-themed and offers a variety of specialty foods, such as panda-shaped cakes and panda-themed set meals. The restaurant has a cute environment, suitable for family dining. Giraffe Restaurant: Here, you can observe giraffes up close. The restaurant offers Western-style light meals and drinks, such as steak, salad, and coffee. While dining, you can also enjoy the elegant posture of giraffes. 4. Attraction information Self-driving tour area: The opening hours are 09:30–15:00. Self-driving requires a ticket of CNY 200 per car, while the small train is free, but you need to queue. No reservation is required, and tickets can be purchased directly at the park entrance. Walking tour area: The opening hours are 08:30–17:30 (09:00–17:00 from November 1 to March 29), and no additional tickets are required. No reservation is required, and you can enter with a zoo ticket. Beast experience area: The opening hours are 10:00–16:00, with one area maintained every week and normal operation at 13:00 in the afternoon. No additional tickets are required. No reservation is required, and you can queue directly at the park entrance to take the sightseeing car. Fun Park: The opening hours are 08:30–17:30 (09:00–17:00 from November 1 to March 29), and no additional tickets are required. No reservation is required, and you can enter with a zoo ticket. 5. Transportation routes Self-driving: Drive from Yuquanying along the Beijing-Kaifeng Expressway to the Beijing section exit, and then drive 4,000 meters to reach the destination. It takes 30 minutes to drive along the Beijing-Kaifeng Expressway. Public transportation: Take Metro Line 4, get off at Tiangongyuan Station, and then take Bus Xing 28 to Beijing Wildlife Park Station. 6. Travel tips and photo spots Self-driving tour area: Drive or take a small train to shuttle between animals and observe their living habits up close. When taking photos, you can choose areas with more animals and use them as the background to take photos of close contact with animals. Walking tour area: In the walking tour area, you can get close to animals and watch animal performances. When taking photos, you can choose to take photos in front of animal pavilions or animal performance venues to capture interactions with animals. Beast experience area: Take a sightseeing car to watch the beasts and take photos of their majestic postures. When taking photos, you can choose to take photos on the sightseeing car.