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Kunming Zoo (Yuantongshan Zoo)
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Kunming Zoo (Yuantongshan Zoo)

昆明动物园

Yunnan, Kunming4.5·24.8313°N, 103.0486°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

About Kunming Zoo (Yuantongshan Zoo)

Kunming's city zoo, spread over leafy Yuantong Hill near downtown. It is known for its giant pandas and red pandas, springtime cherry blossoms, and its doorstep location beside the historic Yuantong Temple.

Highlights

• City zoo on Yuantong Hill with giant pandas and red pandas. • Cherry blossoms in spring. • Yuantong Temple next door.

Suggested Route

Enter → panda house → animal zones → hilltop; allow about 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Park snacks; Kunming hotels are nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a cafe, a gift shop and stroller rental.
Travel Tips

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

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and 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.

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

08:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Kunming Wuhua District, Qingnian Road 92 (Yuantong Hill); metro Line 5 to Yuantongshan.

Reservation

Tickets sold on-site; advance booking not required.

Ticket Price

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

Address

Kunming City Wuhua District Qingnian Road No. 92

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
昆明动物园

昆明市五华区青年路92号

Kunming City Wuhua District Qingnian Road No. 92

24.8313, 103.0486

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