China's largest theme-park complex — Safari Park, Paradise rides, Water Park, International Circus, and Birds Park, all in one Panyu mega-resort.
At a glance
- What it is
- Outdoors
- Also known as
- 长隆旅游度假区 (Chánglóng Lǚyóu Dùjiàqū)
- Opening hours
- 9:30 AM – 6 PM
- Time needed
- Full day per park (1-3 days total)
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings (avoid Chinese national holidays — packs hard)
- Getting there
- Metro to the door
- English
- Full English menu
- Cards accepted
- Visa, Mastercard
- Entry
- Passport booking required
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Address
- 299 Hanxi Avenue East, Panyu District, Guangzhou · 番禺区汉溪大道东299号
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Highlights
- Safari Park (野生动物世界)Asia's largest wildlife park; ride the monorail safari to see giant pandas, koalas, white tigers
- Paradise Roller CoastersChina's biggest amusement park; 10-loop coaster + Vertical Drop are bucket-list
- International Circus (大马戏)Nightly 6,700-seat circus show — book combo ticket with Paradise
- Water Park (水上乐园)TripAdvisor's repeat #1 water park in Asia; bring own swimsuit
- Multi-park Combo PassBuy on Trip.com pre-trip — 30% cheaper than at-the-gate single-park tickets
What Chinese travelers actually do here
Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.
- ▸Arrive at opening on a weekday; ride queues and the Safari monorail balloon fast once tour groups land mid-morning.
- ▸Avoid Chinese national holidays completely; the parks pack to capacity and waits become brutal across every attraction.
- ▸Book the circus and a daytime park as a combo; the nightly show is the best-value add-on most visitors miss.
- ▸Bring your own swimsuit for the Water Park; on-site shops charge a premium for last-minute gear.
- ▸Staying at a resort hotel buys you early park access and short shuttle hops between the scattered parks.
- ▸Pandas and koalas are most active soon after the Safari Park opens; they sleep through the hot afternoon.
- ▸Don't try to combine two full parks in one day; pick one and go deep rather than rushing both.
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Frequently asked questions about Chimelong Tourist Resort
- Which Chimelong park should I visit if I only have one day?
- Each of the five parks needs roughly a full day, so for a single day pick one. Safari Park, with its monorail ride past giant pandas, koalas, and white tigers, is the most foreigner-friendly choice. Thrill-seekers may prefer Paradise for its roller coasters. The Water Park and nightly International Circus suit warm evenings and families respectively.
- How do I get to Chimelong from central Guangzhou?
- Take Metro Line 3 to Hanxi Changlong station and use Exit B; it's about a 5-minute walk to the resort, which sits in Panyu District roughly 30km south of the city centre. Free shuttle buses also connect the on-site hotels and parks. Allow extra time, as the metro ride from downtown takes a while.
- Should I buy Chimelong tickets in advance?
- Yes. Each park is ticketed separately, and bundle or combo passes are noticeably cheaper than single-park gate prices. Buying online before your trip, for example on Trip.com, also saves money versus the gate and lets you skip queues. Advance booking usually requires your passport details, so have them ready when you reserve.
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