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Xiangjiang Safari Park 1-Day Travel Guide! Play like this to save time and get great photos, hidden tips 99% of people don't know! Want to see white tigers diving, koalas being cute, and pandas eating? Guangzhou [Xiangjiang Wildlife World] (also known as Chimelong Safari Park) is definitely a paradise for families, photography enthusiasts, and animal lovers! It boasts the largest self-driving predator viewing area in the country and a rich variety of rare animal species globally, all explorable in one day! This super practical one-day travel guide will help you avoid crowds, hit the best photo spots, and easily experience 8 major highlights! Recommended visiting time: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (the earlier, the better!) Transportation Guide: Take Metro Line 3/Line 4 directly to [Hanxi Chimelong Station] Exit D, then transfer to the park's free shuttle bus, which takes 5 minutes to arrive. Ticket Reference: Adult tickets are approximately 250 RMB, with discounts for children/students. It's recommended to purchase tickets in advance on the official platform to avoid queues! Must-do Route Recommendation (Efficient Clockwise Version): 1. Rush straight to the 'Mini Train Tour Area' (free ride) right after opening! It's recommended to go as soon as you enter! Take the mini train through the animal kingdoms of five continents, get up close to see giraffes stretching their necks to eat leaves, zebras running in herds, and lions basking lazily in the sun. The entire journey is about 30 minutes, perfect for photos! 2. Explore star animals in the walking area, Home of the Giant Panda Triplets: National treasures like Meng Lan, eating and rolling around – two birds with one stone, Koala Pavilion: The world's second-largest koala population, with feeding explanations daily at 2:00 PM, White Tiger Diving Show (10:30 AM/2:30 PM): A must-see! White tigers leap into the water, creating huge splashes – truly spectacular, Giraffe Square: You can buy feed to interact and feed them, with a very high photo success rate 3. Cable Car Aerial Animal Viewing (single trip recommended) Take the 'Park Loop Cable Car' to overlook the entire animal kingdom, especially getting a panoramic view of the predator zone! It's recommended to ride from the North Gate to the South Gate to save energy. 4. Rainforest Fairy Tale Theater (11:30 AM/4:00 PM) A talent show for small animals, with raccoons racing and dogs dancing – kids absolutely love it! 5. Self-Driving Tour Area (optional) If you want a deeper experience, you can purchase an additional ticket to drive through the predator zone (Northeast tigers, wolf packs, etc.), which is safe and immersive. Dining Recommendation: There are many restaurants in the park; 'Panda Restaurant' is recommended, or you can bring your own food. Average cost is 60-80 RMB per person, or you can find food near the exit. Practical Tips: Bring a sun hat + mosquito repellent, as there are many outdoor areas. Strollers can be rented (90 RMB/day), a great energy-saver. Download the "Chimelong Travel" APP to check maps & showtimes more conveniently. For the Koala Pavilion and White Tiger Diving, it's recommended to arrive just before the scheduled time to avoid crowds. Photo spots: Giraffe photo stand, capturing the white tiger diving moment, aerial shots from the transparent cable car, and compositions with the glass reflection at the Panda Pavilion. After a day of fun, you can get close to nature and capture plenty of great photos for your social media! Xiangjiang Safari Park is truly worth a special trip to Guangzhou!
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Introduction to Guangzhou itinerary highlights If you like to see animals and want to live comfortably, Guangzhou Chimelong is not to be missed! This trip focuses on “playing around in the wildlife world and staying in a childlike hotel” – suitable for the whole family! The convenience of a family outing, with a lot of animals, the hotel rooms are spacious enough to roll around, and the buffet is so good that you don't want to leave. It's definitely the first choice to enhance your holiday happiness! Itinerary Essence Recommendation 📍First stop: Chimelong Wildlife World Location: 299 East Hanxi Avenue, Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province Business Hours: 09:30 - 18:00 Tickets: ¥350 As soon as you enter the park, you will feel the atmosphere of nature, and both adults and children will be attracted by the various wildlife - you can enjoy the giant pandas, various deer, giraffes, lions, white tigers, etc. up close, surrounded by woods. There are so many kinds of animals that it's dazzling! Some areas can zoom up close to see the animals everyday, which is very healing. Tip: Be mentally prepared, some popular animal exhibition halls (such as the panda hall) may be crowded, it is recommended to go early to queue, take beautiful photos to be quick! There are many interactive exhibition areas in the venue. If you have children, remember to join the feeding session to touch the small animals in person! The most surprising thing is that some areas can directly see the animals leisurely and contented life, the photos are solid and beautiful. In terms of food and drink, there are light meals available in the park, but it is recommended to return to the hotel to enjoy the buffet after playing for a while. 📍Stop 2: Chimelong Hotel (Guangzhou Chimelong Wildlife World Store) Location: Within the Chimelong Tourist Resort, 299 Hanxi Avenue East Staying at the Chimelong Hotel is really convenient. Whether you go to a safari, a water park or a happy world, it's only a few minutes' walk away. There's also a hotel-exclusive shuttle bus, so you almost don't have to wait. The room is designed to be childlike and fully equipped: children's slippers, washroom, children's toilet and so on. As soon as the children enter the room, they play until they are reluctant to bury themselves in bed. Two restaurants to recommend the must-visit hotel: White Tiger Buffet - A variety of dishes, amazing quality, seafood, barbecue, Chinese and Western food all-inclusive, and desserts, some locations can also see the White Tiger up close, definitely the most excited moment for children! Qilin Chinese Restaurant - focuses on authentic Cantonese cuisine, with fresh ingredients, parents can enjoy the beautiful view of the garden while eating. The outside of the hotel is a beautiful environment with green trees and all kinds of children's activities: African performances, clown interactions, float parades, etc., both adults and children can play all day. 🧑🏻💼 Service: The staff is very enthusiastic, Check-in/out is very fast, the butler will also take the initiative to answer all kinds of travel questions, luggage storage and travel advice are very attentive, making the whole vacation process more worry-free. Trip Tips & Transportation Food Practical Information 1. Purchase tickets in advance: Wildlife World is more crowded over the weekend. 2. Convenient transportation: You can reach Hanxi Changlong Station by subway, exit the station directly to the resort area, the hotel free shuttle bus at any time to connect to the major parks. 3. Parent-child friendly: There is a ball pool, outdoor pool, children discharge great. 4. Dining diversion card: Hotel buffet implements diversion card, do not be afraid of long queues. 5. Large and comfortable room: After staying, I genuinely feel the space is full, the environment is quiet, no sense of oppression. #GuangzhouFamilyTour #ChimelongWildlifeWorld #ChimelongHotelExperience #AnimalInteraction #VacationTips

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