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Nanjing has an "Animal Utopia." How many heartwarming moments are hidden in the Hongshan Forest Zoo?

📍Must-see attractions • Giant Panda House: See the adorable national treasure, the giant panda. Observe their charming behavior, such as eating bamboo, playing, and sleeping. There are also fixed feeding times for viewing. • Gondwana: Home to the internet-famous white-faced saki monkey "Dudu." There are also sloths, anteaters, and other rare animals from the Gondwana continent. You can see unique species here. • Koala House: See the cute and fluffy koalas. From 9:00–9:30 every day is koala weighing time, when you can see them at their most lively. • Asian Primate House: See the golden snub-nosed monkey family. Their golden fur is dazzling in the sunlight. They are agile and fun to watch. 🌄Tour Guide • Tickets: Adult tickets are CNY 40/person, student/child (over 1.4m) CNY 20, children under 1.4m/under 6 years old are free. You can book online in advance and enter the park by swiping your ID card. • Opening hours: 8:30–18:00 (last entry at 16:30). • Transportation: Take subway line 1 to Hongshan Zoo Station, exit 1, and walk 5 minutes to the north gate. The east gate is only accessible by bus. You can take bus routes 8, 24, 30, 40, 54, 64, etc. • Recommended routes: ◦ Enter from the north gate: Panda House (panda feeding times: 8:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30) > Native Species Conservation Area > Slender-tailed Meerkat House > Giraffe House > Koala House (koala weighing: 9:00–9:30) > Asian Primate House > Orangutan House > Hippo House > Gondwana (find the famous Dudu) > Gaoligong (see the red pandas) > Asian Elephant House > Tiger House (see the "fat tiger") > Chinese Felidae House > Bear House > Felidae Planet > Wolf House > Rare Bird Garden > Rhinoceros Hornbill House > Parrot Garden > Pheasant Garden > Tropical Bird House. ◦ Enter from the east gate: Orangutan House > Hippo House > Koala House > Gondwana > Gaoligong > Cultural and Creative Plaza > Tiger House > Monkey Mountain > Panda House. • Other: The park is large and has slopes. You can bring your own water and snacks to replenish your energy. For a relaxing visit, you can rent a stroller (regular stroller CNY 100/hour, clownfish stroller CNY 120/hour, minimum rental 1 hour, deposit CNY 500). There are free animal-themed stamps in the park. You can bring your own notebook to collect them. 🏨Accommodation Guide • Nanjing Boli Hotel (Nanjing Xuanwu Lake Railway Station Branch): Prices start from CNY 100. It offers great value, is a five-minute walk to the subway station, one stop to Nanjing Railway Station, and two stops to Hongshan Forest Zoo. It is conveniently located, with spacious and comfortable rooms, zero-pressure mattresses, separate bathrooms, and a laundry room and refrigerator in the common area. • Meijing Redwood Holiday Hotel: Prices start from CNY 100 per night. Double and twin rooms are available. The rooms are spacious and clean, and late check-out is available. It is a few minutes' walk to the east gate of Hongshan Forest Zoo, two subway stops to Nanjing Railway Station, and has direct subway access to Xinjiekou and Confucius Temple. • Totoro Elf Hotel: Located next to the north gate of Hongshan Forest Zoo, it has cute decorations, a mini bar and snacks in the lobby, a fairytale-themed elevator, clean and spacious rooms, and separate bathrooms. Some rooms have bathtubs and large balconies where you can see the Hongshan Forest Zoo. 💗Other tips • Animals are more active in the morning. It is recommended to enter the park early to see the animals eating, being weighed, and other activities, for a better experience. • The largest souvenir shop with the most complete selection of cultural and creative products is at the north gate exit. If you want to buy souvenirs, you can go to the north gate after your visit. • You will do a lot of walking in the park. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for easy walking. • Do not feed the animals or startle them. Please be respectful during your visit.
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Posted: Mar 23, 2025
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