One of China's largest zoos with 22 giant pandas — the biggest panda collection in any single zoo! Over 4,000 animals of 200+ species across 45 hectares. Star residents: pandas Sixi, Yuke, Yu'ai. 11,000 m² Panda House is the main attraction.
Adult ticket 25 CNY (24 CNY online). Children under 1.2m free. Students with ID: half price. Panda Garden and all exhibits included. Cash accepted.
Metro Line 2 to Zoo Station (动物园站) — exit leads directly to entrance. East Gate 2 entrance is more convenient — closer to Panda House.
Ticket office closes 30 min before closing. Panda House: 9:00-17:00.
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Pandas come out around 8:30, active around 10:00, rest from 11:00. Active again around 2 PM, leave by 4 PM. Best time: 9-11 AM!
2-3 hours for pandas only, 4-5 hours for entire zoo. Large territory — 45 hectares. Electric carts available inside.
Useful tips for visiting Chongqing Zoo
Arrive at opening (8-9 AM)! Pandas are most active in the morning. After 11 AM they usually sleep or hide from heat.
Enter via East Gate 2 — closest to Panda House. This way you'll see pandas first while they're active.
Besides pandas, see golden monkeys, South China tigers, and Asian elephants — all rare species. There's a 'Dinosaur Valley' for kids.
Chongqing is very hot in summer! Bring water, sun umbrella. In winter and autumn pandas are more active all day.
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