Explore the wildness of Chengdu: A guide to Chengdu Zoo

In the misty rain of Bashu, Chengdu's leisurely temperament and natural vitality always make people linger. If you want to experience the lively side of this city, you might as well step into the Chengdu Zoo and find an adventure of communicating with all things outside the concrete jungle. Founded in 1953, Chengdu Zoo is like a green emerald inlaid in the heart of the city. More than 200 rare animals in the park live in exhibition areas that simulate natural ecology. Visitors walking along the lush green paths can encounter Sichuan's unique treasure - the giant panda. Behind the glass curtain wall, the chubby "national treasure" is feasting on tender bamboo. Its black and white fur is covered with morning dew, and its lazy look makes the children giggle. Turning the corner, I saw a golden monkey swinging on the treetops, its golden hair drawing flowing arcs, as if the elves in the forest were performing an aerial ballet. Passing through the steaming tropical atmosphere of the Asian Elephant Pavilion, the giraffes in the African grasslands are bowing their heads gracefully, and their fluttering eyelashes seem to bring the wind and sand of Kenya to your eyes. Blue light flows in the penguin house, and the cute Antarctic residents paddle and play in the water, with the splashing water droplets reflecting fragments of the rainbow. Walking into the Amphibian and Reptile House, the chameleon's scales are changing with the light and shadow, and the curves of the python coiled on the dead branches are solidified into ancient totems. This 23-hectare natural park cleverly combines ecological education and recreational experience. In the Children's Zoo, rabbits and alpacas are waiting to be gently caressed; the Science Gallery uses interactive devices to decipher the secret language of animals; if you catch the keeper's explanation, you can also witness the intelligent moments of chimpanzees using tools to find food. If you are tired of walking around, you can take a rest in the Bamboo Forest Teahouse, hold a panda latte art coffee, overlook the Swan Lake, and watch the black-necked cranes flapping their wings and breaking through the reflection on the water. Take Metro Line 3 to Zoo Station Exit A. As soon as you exit the station, you will see a cast iron panda sculpture waving to greet you. Tickets are only RMB 20, and you can enjoy a half-price discount with a student ID. Open daily from 8:30 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:00), it is recommended to set aside 3 hours to slowly savor this urban oasis. As dusk falls over the swamps where flamingos live, the silhouettes of the animals returning to their nests will add a poetic footnote to this wild encounter. On this modern Noah's Ark, every life is a parable of nature's gift. Come to Chengdu Zoo, let the innocent eyes of animals wash away the hustle and bustle of the world, and regain the surprise and awe of all living things.