Chimelong Tourist Resort

Chimelong (长隆) is the southern-China rival to Shanghai Disney, spread across 30 km² of Panyu District 30 km south of central Guangzhou. The resort packages 5 standalone parks: (1) **Safari Park (野生动物世界)** — Asia's largest wildlife park, with 500+ species across 130 hectares; signature monorail safari ride; resident giant pandas + koalas + white tigers. (2) **Paradise (欢乐世界)** — China's biggest amusement park, 70+ rides including the 10-loop Roller Coaster Mountain and the Vertical Drop, plus a 4D theatre. (3) **Water Park (水上乐园)** — TripAdvisor's #1 water park in Asia repeatedly, with the Tornado, Behemoth Bowl, and Family Lazy River. (4) **International Circus (国际大马戏)** — 7-night-weekly show in a 6,700-seat theatre; cabaret-style production with international circus performers. (5) **Birds Park (飞鸟乐园)** — free-flight aviary. Each park has separate ticket; bundle passes save 30%. Plan a full day per park; the Safari + Paradise combo is the foreigner-friendly starter. Hotels on-site are foreign-traveler-grade (Chimelong Hotel, Penguin Hotel, etc.). Access: Metro Line 3 → Hanxi Changlong station (Exit B), 5-min walk. Pre-buy tickets on Trip.com (~10-15% cheaper than gate).