Many international buyers combine their Canton Fair sourcing trip with a family vacation. If you have brought your spouse and children to Guangzhou and need a spectacular weekend activity outside the exhibition halls, the Chimelong Safari Park (长隆野生动物世界) is the ultimate destination.
Located in the Panyu District (just south of the Canton Fair complex), Chimelong is not a standard city zoo. It is a colossal, 2,000-acre premium wildlife reserve that consistently ranks as one of the best zoological parks in Asia.
The park is famous for housing massive, healthy populations of rare animals in expansive, open-air habitats rather than tight cages.
The park is too large to simply walk through. It is strictly divided into two distinct experiences:
This is an open-plains driving area where the animals roam freely without fences separating the species.
This is the walking section of the park where the Pandas, Koalas, and primate enclosures are located.
Q: How do I get there from the Canton Fair? A: It is very easy. Take Guangzhou Metro Line 3 to Hanxi Changlong Station (汉溪长隆站). Take Exit E, and there are free, continuous shuttle buses waiting to take you directly to the Safari Park entrance.
Q: How much time does it take? A: You must dedicate an entire full day to this park. Arrive when the gates open at 9:30 AM, and you will likely stay until 5:00 PM.
Q: Can I bring outside food? A: The park's official policy strictly prohibits bringing outside food or large drinks into the park, and they do conduct bag checks at the security gates. You will need to eat at the various themed restaurants inside the park, which are generally clean but feature "theme-park" pricing.