Beijing Aquarium

北京海洋馆

Beijing, Xicheng★ 4.5·40.0477°N, 116.2409°E

Ticket Price

CNY 100 (weekends/holidays), CNY 50 (weekdays)

Duration

4-6 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

About Beijing Aquarium

One of Asia's largest inland aquariums, located inside Beijing Zoo. Visitors walk through an ocean tunnel, watch dolphin and sea lion shows, and admire sharks, rays and colorful reef fish in the rainforest gallery.

Highlights

• One of Asia's largest inland aquariums, inside Beijing Zoo. • Ocean tunnel, dolphin/sea-lion shows, and shark tank. • Rainforest and Amazon fish galleries.

Suggested Route

Entrance → freshwater gallery → ocean tunnel → show arena → touch pool; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

On-site snack bar; Beijing Zoo eateries nearby. Lodging: hotels around Xizhimen.

Facilities

Parking (shared with zoo), restrooms, café, shop; wheelchair accessible.

Travel Tips

Located inside Beijing Zoo, bordered by the Chang River and close to the Beijing Exhibition Center, Planetarium, and Capital Indoor Stadium. Beijing Aquarium is the largest inland aquarium in Asia and one of the most advanced in the world, combining viewing, science education, and leisure; it is a national 4A-level attraction. The building's distinctive 'conch' shape uses blue and orange-red, representing the mysterious ocean and the boundless vitality of marine life. The interior is equally thoughtful, with a grid-roof structure in blue and yellow creating an azure world before your eyes.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.