Must-Visit Hidden Gem for Summer Vacation!!

With kids out of school, popular attractions are everywhere during summer break. How to enjoy Guangzhou Chimelong? Just go against the flow! As you can see, Guangzhou's Chimelong Tourist Resort boasts four theme parks alone—two for animal encounters and two for thrilling rides. • Chimelong Safari Park: Over 500 species, 20,000+ animals. • Chimelong Birds Park: 300+ species, nearly 10,000 birds. • Chimelong Happy World: 70+ rides. • Chimelong Water Park: 30 water attractions. The advantage is obvious: whether animals or rides, the variety and scale are unmatched, each park worth exploring. **Recommended Route (Enter via South Gate)** • **First Stop: Bear Forest** Right after entering, head to the black bear bathing area, then explore Jungle Discovery and the chimpanzee exhibit. • **Second Stop: Panda Village** Upon reaching the Panda Cable Car station, skip the queue first and visit Panda Village to see the adorable panda triplets. • **Third Stop: African Discovery** Return below the Panda Cable Car station for the *African Discovery* show (usually starts at 12:00 PM), featuring interactive performances with African actors. • **Fourth Stop: Kids’ Zone + Feeding** Pass the hippo exhibit to reach the Kids’ Zone. The petting zoo on the left has ponies, flamingos, kangaroos, and deer feeding. • **Fifth Stop: Elephants + Giraffes + White Tigers** Continue to the elephant exhibit (catch the *Elephant Legend* show at 12:30 PM if timed right), then see golden takins, koalas, and feed giraffes. Proceed to Komodo dragons and the *White Tiger Dive* show (every 30 minutes), ending at Tiger Mountain and the Animal Nursery. • **Sixth Stop: Safari Train + Qinglong Mountain** Now head to the train station—minimal queues mean a relaxed 30-minute safari ride (expect some animal scents in the heat). Optionally hike Qinglong Mountain to see animatronic dinosaurs, monkeys, and snakes. • **Seventh Stop: Cable Car** Ride the cable car (transparent or regular floor cabins; we lucked out with a glass-bottom one) to Meng Shuai Ku Park, enjoying aerial views. Later, choose the 4D cinema (screenings every 30 minutes), explore Flower Fruit Mountain, or wait for the 5:00 PM grand parade. *Note: Showtimes are subject to daily announcements. Grab a park map or use the "Chimelong App" for live updates.* **Accommodation**: We stayed at Chimelong Hotel, where mascots often greet kids in the lobby/dining areas. The hotel also houses white tigers and flamingos, including tiger feeding sessions. **Final Tips**: We allocated just two days (one night), skipping rides and the distant Birds Park. A full day sufficed to cover the safari park thoroughly, but extra time is needed for more activities.