1-Hour Whirlwind Tour of Chongqing Zooโ€™s Panda House ๐Ÿผโฐ

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If youโ€™re heading to Chongqing Zoo just for the giant pandas, this guide is a MUST-SAVE! ๐Ÿคฉ Get the latest news, a perfect schedule, and the best route to see the pandas efficiently without any detours!

๐ŸŽซ Ticket Info

  • Adult Ticket: ยฅ25 ๐Ÿ’ฐ
  • Students/Seniors over 65: Half Price!
  • Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ๐Ÿ•—

๐Ÿš‡ Transport Tips

Take Light Rail Line 2 to the Zoo Station ๐Ÿšˆ and leave from Exit 1. Walk straight for about 50 meters (164 feet), and youโ€™ll find the East Gate 2! This is the closest entrance to the Panda House. Head straight there after entering to save time and energy! ๐Ÿ’ช

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๐Ÿผ Panda Viewing Timetable

  • 8:30 AM: The pandas start their breakfast! ๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ‹ The upper enclosure opens at 9:00 AM.
  • 10:00 AM: Snack time for the โ€œSixi Wanziโ€ quadruplets! Utterly adorable! ๐Ÿฅฐ
  • 11:00 AM: Nap time beginsโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ’ค
  • 2:00 PM: Siesta is over, and the pandas are active again! ๐ŸŽ‰
  • 4:30 PM: The pandas are called back indoors for the day.

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Latest Update: The โ€œSixi Wanziโ€ quadruplets are no longer playing Mahjong; theyโ€™ve switched to โ€œDou Dizhuโ€ (a popular Chinese card game) now! ๐Ÿ˜‚ And the panda pair โ€œShuangshuangโ€ and โ€œChongchongโ€ have moved to the neighboring enclosure, so donโ€™t go to the wrong spot!

๐Ÿ’ก Little Tips

  1. Best Viewing Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. This is when the pandas are most active and playful! โ˜€๏ธ
  2. Route Plan: Enter through East Gate 2, go directly to the Panda House, and then decide if you want to explore other parts of the zoo. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ
  3. Photo Tip: The morning light is perfect for photos! ๐Ÿ“ธ Capture the cutest moments when the pandas are munching on their breakfast.

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Once youโ€™ve seen the pandas, you can head out. After all, Chongqing has so much more delicious food and fun waiting for you! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿฒ Save this guide and get ready for a weekend adventure!