Chimelong Safari Park: Tickets, Hours & Getting There (2026)

Chimelong Safari Park: An Overview

The park opened on 26 December 1997 as Xiangjiang Safari Park and took the name Chimelong Safari Park on 26 December 2012. Wikipedia describes it as the first large wildlife park in China invested in and run by a private company; the Chimelong Group was founded by Su Zhigang. The park covers about 800 hectares in Dashi Subdistrict, Panyu District, and it is one of several parks and hotels in the Chimelong resort area, which also includes Chimelong Paradise and the Chimelong Bird Park. Many travellers pair it with other attractions in Guangzhou.

The park splits into two kinds of area. The ride-through area, which you cover by sightseeing train or in your own car, takes you through Australian forest, American jungle, a big-cat zone and an East African savanna. The walking area holds the tiger, koala, giraffe, elephant and panda exhibits, plus rides and show venues. Chimelong does not publish a street address for the park, so use the metro station and shuttle bus described below, or the park name, when you navigate.

The park is big enough to fill a whole day. Wear comfortable shoes, bring sun and rain protection, and plan your day around the train, cable car and show times on the day's official schedule.

Top Animal Highlights: Giant Pandas, Koalas, and White Tigers

Giant pandas. Chimelong Safari Park is home to the world's only surviving giant panda triplets, and the walking area includes the Panda Paradise. However, on 17 May 2026 the park closed its Giant Panda Central Zone (Panda Village) until further notice, and no reopening date has been given. Do not plan your visit around seeing the triplets. The park says pandas can still be seen at the Meizhu Hall, at the Panda Restaurant, or from the cable car.

Koalas. The park says it has the largest koala population outside Australia, kept in the Koala Park in the walking area. Keep your voice down near the enclosures.

White tigers. Hundred Tiger Mountain holds more than 150 white tigers among more than 300 tigers of six types. It is one of the best-known exhibits in the park.

Other walking-area exhibits. You will also find the Komodo Dragon hall, Giraffe Plaza, the Asian Elephant area and a golden snub-nosed monkey zone.

Areas closed in 2026

• Panda Village (Giant Panda Central Zone): closed since 17 May 2026, no reopening date.
• Flower Fruit Mountain exhibit and the 4D Stage: closed for upgrading since 13 September 2026.
• Swan Lake cable car line: closed 21-22 October 2026 for maintenance; the Panda Park and African Savanna lines kept running.
• In Panda Park, the Lolly Swing and Samba Tower rides were shown as closed on 22 October 2026.
• The Children's World bumper cars and Little Flying Dragon rides stopped in December 2024.

Closures change, so check the notices on the official Chimelong site before you go.

Exploring the Park: Self-Drive, Sightseeing Train, and Walking Routes

The ride-through route passes through four zones: Australian forest, American jungle, a big-cat zone with African lions, white rhinos and hippos, and an East African savanna with zebras, ostriches and giraffes. There are two ways to do it.

Sightseeing train. On the official schedule for 22 October 2026, the train ran 9:30-16:30. Chimelong's official pages do not say in plain words whether the train is included in the admission ticket, so check when you book.

Safari on Wheels (self-drive). The self-drive area opened on 26 December 2004. It runs 9:30-16:30, with last entry at 16:30. Drivers need a self-drive vehicle ticket on top of a normal admission ticket for each person, and must visit the self-drive area before going into the walking area. Chimelong does not list the vehicle ticket price on its official pages, so confirm it when you book. Keep windows closed and stay in your car through the animal zones.

Walking area. The walking area is split into several sections with their own hours. On 22 October 2026, the South and North Gate Areas opened 9:30-18:00, the Dragon and Tiger Areas 10:15-18:00 and the Central Area 10:30-18:00. Because the train and self-drive close at 16:30, it makes sense to do the ride-through first and spend the afternoon on foot.

The Cable Car

The cable car carries visitors over the park and is one of the places the park suggests for seeing pandas while Panda Village is closed. It has three lines: the Swan Lake line, the Panda Park line and the African Savanna line. On the official schedule for 22 October 2026 the cable car ran 10:30-17:00, starting an hour later than the park gates.

Lines close for maintenance from time to time; the Swan Lake line, for example, was closed on 21-22 October 2026 while the other two lines ran. Chimelong's official pages do not confirm whether the cable car is included in the admission ticket, so check your ticket details when booking.

Animal Shows, Parade and Easy Pass

The park runs timed animal shows through the day and a parade; on 22 October 2026 the parade started at 16:30. Show times are published on the daily schedule on the official site and change from day to day, so check them on the morning of your visit and arrive at the venue early. The 4D Stage has been closed for upgrading since 13 September 2026.

For queues, Chimelong sells a single-ride Easy Pass priority ticket for ¥50. The multi-ride Easy Pass wristband is currently suspended.

Tickets and Opening Hours (2026)

Chimelong uses two price tiers: weekday and "special day". Special days in 2026 are every Saturday and Sunday, public holidays (New Year, Spring Festival, Qingming, May Day, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn and National Day), the 1 July to 31 August summer period, the Halloween period, 31 December and park event days.

• Standard (adult): ¥300 weekday / ¥350 special day
• Youth (aged 12 to under 18 and taller than 1.5 m): ¥240 weekday / ¥280 special day
• Child (aged 3 to under 12, or 1.0-1.5 m tall): ¥210 weekday / ¥245 special day
• Senior (aged 65 or over): ¥210 weekday / ¥245 special day
• Free: children under 3 or under 1.0 m tall, one free child per paying adult aged 18 or over

Combination tickets are also sold: Safari Park + Bird Park, two parks over two days, for ¥380 (standard ticket), and Chimelong Paradise + Safari Park, two parks over two days, for ¥465 on weekdays or ¥510 on special days. Chimelong says listed prices are for reference only and the price shown in its booking system is final. Third-party sites sometimes quote lower promotional prices; treat those with caution.

ID for entry. Since 24 November 2020, entry is by the valid ID document entered when booking. Chimelong's international booking site accepts a passport as an ID type, so foreign visitors should bring the same passport they booked with. Tickets cannot be refunded or changed if the park closes for bad weather.

Opening hours. Chimelong publishes the park's hours month by month, so check the month you plan to visit on the official site. In October 2026 the park opened 8:30-19:00 from 1 to 6 October and 9:30-18:00 from 7 to 31 October. On that standard day, the sightseeing train and Safari on Wheels run 9:30-16:30 and the cable car 10:30-17:00. Hours for November 2026 onwards had not been confirmed at the time of writing.

Getting There: Transportation and Metro Guide

By metro. Take Metro Line 3 or Line 7 to Hanxi Changlong station and use Exit E (Exit D is also listed for arrivals from the railway stations). Walk about 5 minutes to the Chimelong Metro Plaza shuttle bus stop, then take the free Chimelong shuttle bus to the park.

• From Guangzhou South Railway Station: Metro Line 7, about 10 minutes, to Hanxi Changlong. A taxi takes about 20 minutes.
• From Guangzhou East Railway Station: Line 3 (north extension), about 4 minutes, to Tiyu Xilu, then Line 3 about 20 minutes to Hanxi Changlong.
• From Guangzhou Railway Station: Line 5, about 16 minutes, to Zhujiang New Town, then Line 3 about 18 minutes to Hanxi Changlong.
• From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport: Line 3 (north extension) from Airport North towards Tiyu Xilu, about 37 minutes, then Line 3 towards Panyu, about 20 minutes, to Hanxi Changlong (Exit E).

Airport coach and taxi. An Airport Express coach runs from Baiyun Airport to Chimelong Resort between 08:40 and 20:00 and takes about 1.5 hours. A taxi from the airport takes about 1 hour via the Airport Expressway.

City buses. Routes 304 (first bus 07:00, last 21:30) and 526 (first 06:00, last 22:00) stop at the Chimelong Safari Park stop. Routes 129, Pan 163 and Pan 109 stop at Hanxi Changlong.

From Hong Kong. Take the high-speed train from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Guangzhou South, about 47 minutes, then Metro Line 7 to Hanxi Changlong.

Taxis and ride-hailing apps are an alternative if you are coming from elsewhere in the city, for example after a visit to the Guangzhou Opera House. Allow extra time on weekends and holidays, when the resort area is busiest.

Essential Visitor Tips: Food, Photography, and Safety

Food and drink. Outside food and drink are not allowed, apart from baby food and a reasonable amount of drinking water for yourself; the park says the rule protects its animals. Plan to eat at the restaurants inside. The Panda Restaurant is one of the places where the park says you can see pandas while Panda Village is closed.

Entry rules. There is a security check at the entrance. Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over. Left-luggage lockers are available if you are carrying bags.

Photography. Turn off your flash around indoor animal exhibits and do not tap on glass. The cable car gives the best views over the ride-through zones.

Planning the day. Book online in advance, especially for special days, and check that month's hours and the day's show schedule on the official site before you set off. Bring the ID or passport you used to book, because entry is by that document.