Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort is located in Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, and is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The resort integrates tourist attractions, hotels and dining, and entertainment and leisure, and is renowned worldwide for its diverse theme parks and high-quality services. Chimelong Tourist Resort covers an area of about 10,000 mu and has multiple theme parks and related supporting facilities. It is home to world-class animal-themed parks, such as Chimelong Safari Park, where visitors can get close to various rare animals; the exciting Chimelong Paradise, which has many world-class amusement rides; and Chimelong Water Park, an excellent place for water fun in summer. In addition, the resort features diverse architectural styles and luxurious hotel facilities, providing visitors with a comfortable accommodation experience.
History and Culture
The development of Chimelong Tourist Resort began in the late 1980s. It started with Xiangjiang Safari Park and became one of China's earliest parks themed around wildlife viewing. At that time, people's demand for understanding and viewing wild animals was gradually growing. With its rich variety of animals and good display environment, Xiangjiang Safari Park attracted a large number of visitors.
Over time, Chimelong continued to develop and expand, successively building Chimelong Paradise, Chimelong Water Park, and other theme parks, gradually forming today's large-scale Chimelong Tourist Resort. In the course of its development, Chimelong not only focused on developing tourism projects but also actively participated in animal protection and popular science education, becoming a benchmark enterprise in China's tourism industry.
Chimelong has also continuously integrated and promoted Lingnan cultural elements. In the resort's dining, performances, and other programs, elements of Lingnan culture can be seen, allowing visitors to experience local cultural characteristics while enjoying their visit.
Major Attractions
Chimelong Safari Park
Chimelong Safari Park is one of the world's largest wildlife-themed parks with the greatest variety of animal species. The park is divided into a self-drive area and a walking area. In the self-drive area, visitors can drive through various animal zones and observe rare animals from around the world, such as giraffes, zebras, lions, and tigers up close. The walking area features special venues such as the Giant Panda Center and Koala Park, where visitors can see adorable giant pandas and cute koalas. In addition, there are wonderful animal shows, such as the elephant show and white tiger show, allowing visitors to learn more about animals' habits and characteristics.
Chimelong Paradise
Chimelong Paradise is a large modern amusement park with eight themed areas. It has world-class roller coaster projects such as the Vertical Roller Coaster and the Ten-Loop Roller Coaster, bringing visitors an ultimate thrilling experience. There are also carousel, bumper cars, and other attractions suitable for family visits, as well as various wonderful performance programs, such as shows in the Happy Theater, allowing visitors of all ages to find fun.
Chimelong Water Park
Chimelong Water Park is one of the world's largest, most advanced water parks with the most water amusement projects. The park has many exciting water attractions, such as the Super Big Horn and Python Slide, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the fun of water play. There are also areas suitable for parent-child play, such as Baby Water City, providing families with happy water time. In addition, the water park holds various themed events and water parties, creating a lively atmosphere.
Chimelong International Circus
Chimelong International Circus is a wonderful performance integrating acrobatics, magic, animal performances, and other art forms. Excellent performers and animal stars from around the world present a feast for the eyes and ears on stage. The performance programs are rich and diverse, including thrilling high-altitude acrobatics, magical magic performances, cute animal shows, etc. The performance venue and lighting effects are also very stunning, leaving the audience immersed and reluctant to leave.
Chimelong Bird Park
Chimelong Bird Park is a park themed around bird watching and popular science education. The park is home to hundreds of species and nearly 10,000 rare birds from around the world, such as flamingos, red-crowned cranes, and pelicans. Visitors can observe the living habits of these birds up close through walking trails and bird-watching platforms, and can also participate in various bird science activities to learn about birds and the significance of protection. In addition, there are wonderful bird performances showing birds' flying skills and intelligence.
Suggested Routes：
One-day itinerary: If you choose a one-day tour of Chimelong Safari Park, you can enter from the South Gate first, take the mini train to tour the self-drive area and enjoy various wild animals; then walk to venues such as Koala Park and the Giant Panda Center; have lunch in the park; in the afternoon, watch animal shows such as the elephant show and white tiger show, and finally leave from the North Gate. If you choose a one-day tour of Chimelong Paradise, enter from the main gate in the morning and first experience thrilling roller coaster projects such as the Vertical Roller Coaster and Ten-Loop Roller Coaster; then go to the Happy Theater to watch a performance, after which you can enjoy family-friendly attractions such as the carousel and bumper cars; in the afternoon, you can watch some performance programs and leave the park in the evening.
Two-day itinerary: On the first day, you can visit Chimelong Safari Park according to the above one-day itinerary, and in the evening watch Chimelong International Circus to enjoy the wonderful performance. On the second day, go to Chimelong Water Park. In the morning, fully experience various water attractions; have lunch and rest in the park at noon; in the afternoon, continue playing in the water or join a water party; afterward, if you still have time and energy, you can visit Chimelong Bird Park to learn about birds and end the pleasant two-day itinerary.
Travel Suggestions：
Book tickets in advance on Chimelong's official website or relevant travel platforms to avoid wasting time queuing at the scenic area entrance; you may also enjoy some discounts.
Choose the parks and routes reasonably according to your interests and time. For example, families with children can arrange more projects and parks suitable for parent-child play.
When visiting Chimelong Water Park in summer, take sun protection measures, apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses and a sun hat, etc., to avoid sunburn.
When watching Chimelong International Circus, try to arrive at the venue early and choose good seats for a better viewing experience.
When dining in the park, you can learn about restaurant locations and dishes in advance and choose your favorite food. You can also bring some snacks and water, but pay attention to the park's relevant regulations.
If you plan to visit multiple parks, consider buying a combo ticket, which is more economical and cost-effective.
Precautions：
Observe the park's various regulations, follow staff instructions, and protect the park environment and facilities.
When visiting Chimelong Safari Park, do not feed the animals at will, so as not to harm them or affect their health.
When riding amusement facilities, strictly follow safety instructions and observe height, weight, and other restrictions to ensure your own safety.
When visiting Chimelong Water Park, pay attention to water depth and safety signs. Visitors who cannot swim should wear life jackets properly to avoid accidents.
There are many visitors in Chimelong Tourist Resort, especially on holidays and during peak tourist seasons. Keep your belongings safe to prevent loss.
If bringing children or elderly people, take good care of their safety and physical condition and arrange rest time reasonably.
Some projects may be temporarily closed due to equipment maintenance, weather, and other reasons. Before visiting, you can check the park's announcements so that you can adjust your plans in time.
Transportation：
Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 3 and get off at Hanxi Changlong Station. Exit from Exit E or Exit D to reach Chimelong Tourist Resort directly. After exiting, there are free shuttle buses to each park.
Bus: You can take Panyu Bus No. 109, Panyu Bus No. 145, Panyu Bus No. 146, etc., and get off at Chimelong Tourist Resort Station.
Self-driving: From downtown Guangzhou, you can go to Chimelong Tourist Resort via Xinguang Expressway, Huanan Expressway, etc. There are multiple parking lots in the resort, making parking convenient for self-driving visitors, but parking spaces may be tight on holidays and during peak tourist seasons.
Taxi/ride-hailing: You can directly take a taxi or use a ride-hailing service to go to Chimelong Tourist Resort. The driver will follow navigation to take visitors to the corresponding entrance of the resort.
Opening Hours：
Chimelong Safari Park generally opens from 09:30 to 18:00; Chimelong Paradise usually opens from 09:30 to 22:00 (may be adjusted during certain special periods); Chimelong Water Park opens from 10:00 to 22:00 in peak season (usually summer), and the hours are shortened in off-season, generally from 10:00 to 18:00; Chimelong International Circus performances generally start at 19:30 or 20:00 in the evening (specific times are adjusted according to different periods); Chimelong Bird Park opens from 09:30 to 17:30. Before visiting, visitors are advised to follow Chimelong's official website or relevant channels to obtain the latest opening hours information.
Tickets：
Ticket prices for the various parks of Chimelong Tourist Resort vary. Tickets start at 50 yuan.