Chongqing Zoo
重庆动物园
A well-known zoo in southwest China. Its giant panda house holds several pandas, and the value for money makes it good for families.
Chongqing Zoo is located in Yangjiaping, Jiulongpo District. Built in 1955, it covers about 45 hectares and houses hundreds of animal species. The panda house is the highlight, with several giant pandas living there. You can see these national treasures more closely than at the breeding base. Other areas include the South China tiger, golden snub-nosed monkeys, red pandas, and a dinosaur park. Admission is about RMB 25 (check on site). It is best to head straight to the panda house when the zoo opens in the morning, and the visit takes about 3 hours. Exit Zoo Station on Metro Line 2, and you can easily stop by the Huangjueping graffiti street on the way.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jianchuan Museum Chongqing
- Huangjueping Graffiti Street
- Chongqing Industrial Museum
- Fotuguan Park
- Hongyan Village Revolutionary Memorial
- Eling Park & Eling Erchang
- Liziba Monorail Station
- Huangguan Escalator