Things to do in Zhongshan

Zhongshan Hengyuan Ocean Cubic

Tech-powered deep sea dream 360° immersive theater + mermaid dance Creating Zhongshan's magical underwater wonder! Immersive panoramic experience! Cross the 180-degree ultra-long underwater tunnel Get up close with over 100 marine species including sharks Feel the visual impact of the deep sea through immersive exploration The wacky clown theater is here! Enjoy hilarious juggling, impromptu magic, and mesmerizing balloon artistry. Surrounded by infectious laughter, step into a whimsical world of childhood wonder. Capture unforgettable family moments of pure joy! Immersive role-playing turns you into a drama king/queen Fun DIY crafts spark creativity Effortlessly learn new knowledge Double the fun with marine wonders and science exploration Kids can't stop playing Exclaiming "So cool!"

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Chimelong Safari Park

Dive into a wildlife paradise and explore over 500 global treasures, a place where you can connect with nature like never before! Encounter the world's only panda triplets, Australia's cuddly koalas, South Africa's playful meerkats, Thailand's majestic Asian elephants, and the endangered Malayan tapirs of Southeast Asia. The Park offers two unique wildlife experiences: embark on a self-drive safari across continents or stroll along tours that bring you up close to nature's stars. Capture moments with giant pandas munching on bamboo, snap selfies with snoozing koalas, or watch tigers roam rocky terrains. Don't forget to elevate your visit with cable cars for panoramic views of flamingo flocks and lion prides. Chimelong Safari Park is a great place for animal lovers, families, and anyone looking for a fun and educational day out. With its impressive variety of animals and unique experiences, it's a must-visit spot in Guangzhou! ▲ Say hi to Mongooses ▲Panda. Meet the one and only triplets! ▲ Lizard  ▲Tiger.You can observe tigers at every stage of their growth: newborn babies, month-olds and adults  ▲ Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor),one of China's Big Three animal icons. The other two are panda and snub-nosed monkey ▲ Flamingos  ▲Your self-drive adventurewinds through different types of landscape and comes out of the East African grassland to call it a day

Xishan Temple

Xishan Temple is located in Shiqi Xishan, Zhongshan City, also known as Renshou Temple. It was built in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty as a bookstore and later converted into a temple. It has been repaired since the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 400 years. It is a quiet place in Buddhism that is highly respected by Zhongshan citizens. Xishan Temple has a construction area of more than 1,300 square meters, and the incense is very prosperous. During the "Cultural Revolution", most of the cultural relics in the temple were lost, and the monks were scattered. Only a couplet in front of the door "Kingmian Old Shade, Blessed Land Renewed" and vigorous calligraphy banners "Ren Shou Temple" was spared. In October 1988, the ancient temple was rebuilt and opened to the outside world for tourists to watch.

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Zhongshan Skywheel

The Symphony Ferris Wheel is located in Zhongshan's Xingzhong Square. It is one of Zhongshan City's most famous landmarks. At a total height of 108 meters and with 36 transparent cabins, each cabin can accommodate 6-8 people for a total of 288 passengers. The cabins are all equipped with air-conditioning. One rotation takes about 20 minutes and nearly 800 people per hour can experience Zhongshan's beauty from the air. Enjoying the night landscape of Zhongshan from the sky is a romantic, thoroughly worthwhile attraction for couples in love.

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Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort features Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Happy World, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park andChimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda HotelAnd multiple theme parks and premium resort hotels. Chimelong Safari Park is home to the giant panda triplets "Meng, Shuai, Ku," and has successfully bred 10 surviving pandas across 7 litters to date. It also houses a koala population second only to that in Australia, as well as nearly 500 species and over 20,000 rare animals from around the world, including white tigers that account for more than half of the global population. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have been in operation for over 10 years, and Chimelong Water Park has received the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its innovative "Rocking Tug" ride. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have cultivated several well-known entertainment brands such as "Happy Halloween" and "Water Electronic Music Festival," becoming trendy landmarks for young people's leisure and entertainment. After 20 years of continuous innovation, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, together with Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Circus, has welcomed nearly 500 circus artists from over 20 countries to perform in Guangzhou and Zhuhai, creating a "world circus stage that never stops." Chimelong Birds Park is a theme park integrating bird watching, science education, and precious wetland plants—"a place to truly see birds fly"—featuring hundreds of species and tens of thousands of rare birds and amphibians. The resort is vast in scale, with a single park typically requiring half a day to a full day to explore. For those wanting to visit multiple parks, staying at an on-site themed hotel eliminates the need for round-trip travel. Family-friendly groups often prefer the animal world and bird park, while travelers seeking thrills are better suited for the amusement park. Don't forget the water park during summer.

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The New Yuan Ming Palace

New Yuanming Gardens is located in Zhuhai, and its name is taken from the Yuanming Yuan in Beijing. It is based on the Yuanming Yuan building before it was burned. 18 attractions were restored in a 1:1 ratio. The New Yuanming Gardens is divided into three major scenic spots: the Royal Building Complex, the Jiangnan Garden Building Complex, and the Western Building Complex. There are also performances such as “The Palace Magic Show” and “Royal Festival” that are worth a visit.

Chinese Rosewood Culture Expo City

Zhongshan Hongbocheng is a travel destination that has a strong redwood culture. It consists of a group of buildings built in a traditional Chinese architectural style that incorporates elements from Lingnan, Jiangnan, and Huipai. Inside the area, there are sites such a conference exhibition center, museum area, Lingnan Culture Street, Lingnan Craftsmanship Hall, redwood furniture sale center, and Hongbocheng.

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Zimaling Zoo

Zimaling Zoo is located in Zimaling Park. There are more than 30 kinds of domesticated animals and more than 1,800 animals. In addition to giraffes, ostriches, and zebras, ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, crocodiles, alligators, snapping turtles, etc.