Shanghai Zoo Travel Guide

Yibin City

Scenic spot introduction:

Shanghai Zoo is one of the top ten zoos in China and the second largest city zoo in China. It is located at No. 2381 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai. It was built in 1954 and was originally named Xijiao Park. Shanghai Zoo is a national large zoo. Shanghai Zoo is one of the best ecological gardens in downtown Shanghai. It is the zoo with the most gorillas in China and the zoo with the largest number of South China tigers.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Shanghai Zoo include: Science and Education Museum, Nine-curve corridor , Squirrel Monkey Ecological Park , Ring-tailed Lemur Park , Wild Animal Park , Amphibian and Reptile House , Chimpanzee Ecology Exhibition Area , Asian Elephant Exhibit , Giraffe House , Tropical Herbivore Ecological Park , Herbivore area , Tiger Mountain , Panda Ridge , Polar Bear Exhibit , Brazilian Wolf Ecological Exhibition Area , Wading Bird Ecological Park, Swan Lake , Parrot Exhibition Area , Flamingo Exhibition Area , Enterable bird park , Penguin Pool , Peacock Garden , Emu Exhibition , Goldfish Gallery , Butterfly House wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, leisure, sightseeing, vacation, zoo, garden

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Sichuan Province > Yibin

How to get there:

In Shanghai, you can take Bus No. 57, Bus No. 48, Bus No. 91, Bus No. 519, Bus No. 709, Bus No. 739, Bus No. 748, Bus No. 806, Bus No. 807, Bus No. 809, Bus No. 911, Bus No. 925, Bus No. 936, Bus No. 938, Bus No. 941, Bus No. 945, Tourism Line 4, Gongshe Line, Xinbei Line, Huqing Line, Zhongwei Line, and Xumei Line to reach Shanghai Zoo.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Zoo ticket prices:

Ticket price: 40 yuan/person.

Preferential policies:

1. Children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge;

2. Elderly persons over 70 years old can enjoy a 30% discount by presenting their preferential card;

3. Primary and secondary school students can enjoy a 20% discount by presenting their student ID cards;

4. Retired cadres, active military personnel, disabled people and people over 80 years old can enter the park free of charge with their certificates.

Scenic area opening hours:

November-February: 7:00–17:00;

March and October: 7:00–17:30;

April-September: 6:30–17:30.

Travel Tips

Best time to visit:

The best seasons are spring and autumn, namely March to May and September to November.

Shopping recommendations:

Nanhui peaches, Sanlin sugar-pickled cucumbers, Sheshan bamboo shoots, Songjiang perch, Fengjing pig trotters, Chenghuangmiao spiced beans, Chongming golden pumpkins, Nanqiao fermented bean curd, Gaoqiao pancakes, Jiading large white garlic, Jiading bamboo carvings, Chongming daffodils, large embroidery, orchid printed cloth, Zhangjiang waist water chestnuts, Nanxiang steamed buns, Dingriyou Fujian meat floss, Xinchangfa sugar-roasted chestnuts, Daoxiangcun duck gizzards, and Pudong three-yellow chicken.