Chongqing Zoo
4A Tourism Area

Chongqing Zoo

重庆动物园

Chongqing, Jiulongpo4.7·29.7478°N, 107.0563°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0

About Chongqing Zoo

A favorite family destination in the mountain city, Chongqing Zoo is famous for its giant pandas, alongside red pandas, tigers and many other species. The zoo is set on green, hilly grounds.

Highlights

• Best known for its giant panda and red panda enclosures. • Large hillside park with rare animals and a lake. • Family favorite in Jiulongpo.

Suggested Route

Enter at the main gate, head to the panda house, then the lake; allow 3-4 h.

Food & Lodging

Snack kiosks and restaurants inside; Jiulongpo dining nearby.

Facilities

Restrooms
Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)

Getting There

Metro Line 2 to Zoo Station (exit 1); nearest HSR: Chongqing West Railway Station ~6 km; Chongqing Jiangbei Airport ~30 km.

Reservation

On-site ticketing (CNY 24); advance booking via official platform/WeChat advised on holidays.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Chongqing City Jiulongpo District Yangjiapingxijiaoyi Village Yi No.

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
重庆动物园

重庆市九龙坡区杨家坪西郊一村一号

Chongqing City Jiulongpo District Yangjiapingxijiaoyi Village Yi No.

29.7478, 107.0563

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