Ask a QuestionWhen it comes to giant pandas, we will remind Sichuan, hometown of giant pandas. If you do not have time to go to Sichuan, you can also see giant pandas in Beijing. Till now, there are 11 giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. And most famous and popular among them are Meng Lan, Meng Da, Meng Er and Bai Tian.
Established in 1906, Beijing Zoo is one of the largest zoos in China and a world-famous zoo. Covering an area of 86 hectares, there are many species of animals in Beijing Zoo. The highlights of Beijing Zoo are giant pandas and rare species.
Opening Hours of Beijing Zoo:
April to October: 7:30-18:00
November to March: 7:30-17:00
Opening Hours of Giant Panda House in Beijing Zoo
April to October: 8:00-18:00
November to March: 8:00-17:00
The most possible time to see giant pandas in Beijing Zoo
From April to October, Beijing Zoo will add meals for giant pandas, you are most possible to see giant pandas during these periods, and you will have chance to see the giant pandas breaking off bamboos:
8:50-9:20
10:30-11:00
14:00-14:30
15:30-16:00
17:30-18:00
And please note that whether adding meals for the giant pandas will depend on the actual situation of the giant pandas in the Beijing Zoo. And the time of adding meals will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the giant pandas.
To visit the giant pandas in Beijing, you should buy the tickets of Beijing Zoo and Giant Panda House in Beijing Zoo in advance. Since giant pandas in Beijing Zoo are very popular in China, there will be many tourists who want to see giant pandas every day. To avoid the situation of tickets sold out, you’d better purchase the tickets in advance. You can purchase the tickets of Beijing Zoo and the Giant Panda House in Beijing Zoo online in advance. You can book the tickets through APPs like Trip.com or the Official Wechat of Beijing Zoo.
Meng Lan
Meng Lan was born on July 4, 2015. Meng means cute, and Lan is a flower called orchid. Meng Lan is a boy with biog head and round face. He is hansome, intelligent and active. He is curious of all the unknown things.
Meng Er
Meng Er was born on August 22, 2013. Meng means cute, and Er means the second. He enjoys rolling on the ground, climbing trees, running and playing with his toys. What he loves most is eating and sleeping. Meng Er is a well-behaved shy boy. Meng Er is known as the video of breaking off bamboos while he is eating. He is very cute in the video.
Meng Da
Meng Da was born on August 22, 2013. Meng means cute in Chinese, and Da means the first. Meng Da is the elder brother of Meng Er and Meng Lan. Meng Da has a pair of bright eyes, showing the intelligence. He is an active sunny boy, fond of adventure.
Bai Tian
Bai Tian was born on August 20, 2018. Bai Tian means daytime in Mandarin. Bai Tian is a pretty girl with two bright eyes and round ears. Her body is small and lovely. She always tread carefully. Docile and obedient are her personality and she is also a timid girl. She loves coquetry and bamboo shoots. And she likes to chase the keeper and ask him to play and chat with her.
The Giant Panda House is near the south gate of Beijing Zoo, and the south gate is near the subway station. Generally speaking, you should wait in line to see the giant pandas in Beijing Zoo especially when you plan to see Meng Lan.
The best season to visit giant pandas is spring and autumn with pleasant climate. From March to May, you’d better avoid the crowds of the public holidays in China like Labour Day holiday. From September to November, it is recommended to avoid the crowds of the public holidays like National Day holiday and Mid-autumn Festival holiday in China.
The best time to visit giant pandas in Beijing Zoo is in the early morning. At this time, giant pandas are active. Especially in summer, you should arrive at the Beijing Zoo early because the temperature in the morning is cool and giant pandas like cool environment.
Time: Early morning, enter Beijing Zoo as soon as it opens.
Close the flashlight of cell phones or cameras.
Keep quiet: noise may scare the giant pandas.
No feeding: foods not provided by the keepers may influence the health of giant pandas.
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