Beijing Zoo Ticket with Panda House
- DurationHalf a day (ticket valid on your chosen day)
- Open onDaily, 08:00–17:30
- Meeting pointBeijing Zoo main gate, 137 Xizhimen Outer Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (Beijing Zoo metro station)
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Overview
This Beijing Zoo ticket with Panda House is the easiest way to see giant pandas in the capital without queuing for tickets. We book both entries for you in advance, so you simply scan in at the gate and head straight for the pandas while they are still active in the morning. After the Panda House you are free to explore the rest of the zoo: red pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, big cats, elephants and old gardens with willow-lined ponds and Qing-era pavilions. It suits families with children, couples and anyone who loves animals. This is an independent ticket, not a guided tour, so you set the pace; most visitors spend three to four hours. Another option adds the nearby Stone Carving Art Museum.
Highlights
- Pre-booked zoo and Panda House tickets with fast entry
- Giant pandas in indoor and outdoor enclosures, best seen in the morning
- Red pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys and other animals native to China
- Historic gardens, ponds and Qing-era buildings inside one of China's oldest zoos
- Central location next to Beijing Zoo metro station (Line 4)
- Option to add the Stone Carving Art Museum at the Five Pagoda Temple
- Explore at your own pace, ideal for families with children
Full Description
Beijing Zoo: a historic garden zoo in the city centre
Beijing Zoo opened in the last years of the Qing dynasty, when an experimental farm and a small animal collection were laid out west of the old city walls in 1906. It is one of the oldest zoos in China, and the grounds still feel like a classical garden, with willow-lined canals, rockeries, stone bridges and a few elegant buildings from the early twentieth century, including the two-storey Changguan Tower.
The zoo covers a large area in Xicheng District, so it is worth planning your route: head to the Panda House first, then follow the paths to the primates, big cats and elephant areas. Is Beijing Zoo worth visiting if you are not going to Chengdu? For many travellers the answer is yes: it is the most convenient place in northern China to see giant pandas, and it fits easily into half a day.
The Panda House: seeing giant pandas in Beijing
The Panda House is the star of the visit. It has indoor halls with glass viewing windows and outdoor yards with climbing frames, grass and bamboo, where the pandas spend much of the day eating, napping and rolling about. Pandas are most active in the cooler morning hours and around feeding time, so arriving soon after opening gives you the best chance of seeing them move and play.
Each panda yard has information panels about conservation, breeding and the bamboo forests of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu, where wild pandas still live. Expect crowds at weekends and during Chinese school holidays; on weekdays the viewing areas are calmer. Plan about 45 minutes to one hour here, and come back later in the day if the pandas were sleeping on your first pass.
Red pandas, golden monkeys and other animals
Beyond the giant pandas, the zoo is a good place to meet animals from China's own forests and mountains. Look for red pandas, the small russet tree-climbers with ringed tails, and the golden snub-nosed monkeys with their bright fur and blue faces. Other areas house big cats, Asian elephants, giraffes, zebras, bears, gibbons, birds and reptiles, so there is plenty to keep children curious.
Between the enclosures, shady paths, benches and small lakes make it easy to rest. Snack kiosks are found around the grounds, and for a full meal there are halal (qingzhen) restaurants run by Hui Muslim families in the Xizhimen area just outside. Allow two to three hours for the wider zoo after the Panda House.
Practical visit: opening hours, how to get there and best time
Beijing Zoo opening hours are usually 07:30 to 18:00 from April to October and 07:30 to 17:00 from November to March, with the Panda House and indoor halls closing a little earlier. How to get to Beijing Zoo is simple: take metro Line 4 to Beijing Zoo station; the main gate is right beside the exit on Xizhimen Outer Street.
The best time to visit Beijing Zoo is a weekday morning in spring or autumn, when the pandas are lively and the weather is mild; summer afternoons are hot and the animals rest. If you choose the option with the Stone Carving Art Museum, you also visit the Five Pagoda Temple behind the zoo, a fifteenth-century Ming building whose five small towers stand on one carved stone base.
Itinerary
- Arrival at the main gateArrive at the Beijing Zoo main gate on Xizhimen Outer Street with your passport and the ticket our team sends you, ideally soon after opening.
- Fast entryScan in with your pre-booked ticket and pass the short bag check, usually 5 to 10 minutes.
- Panda HouseGo straight to the Panda House to watch the giant pandas indoors and outdoors while they are active, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Red pandas and primatesContinue to the red pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys and other primates, about 45 minutes.
- Big cats, elephants and gardensExplore the big cat and elephant areas and rest by the ponds and old gardens, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Optional museum visitWith the museum option, walk to the Stone Carving Art Museum at the Five Pagoda Temple, about 45 minutes, then end your visit.
What's included
- Beijing Zoo entry ticket
- Panda House entry ticket
- Fast ticket entry with a pre-booked ticket
- Access to all the zoo's animal areas
Not included
- Guide
- Transport to and from the zoo
- Meals and drinks
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 6–17
- History and culture lovers
Meeting point
This is an entry ticket, so there is no pickup. Go directly to the main gate of Beijing Zoo at 137 Xizhimen Outer Street, Xicheng District, right beside Beijing Zoo metro station (Line 4). Show the ticket or QR code our team sends you and your passport at the entrance, then follow the signs to the Panda House. The visit ends whenever you choose to leave by any exit.
Important information
- Bring your passport: ticket checks in Beijing are real-name.
- Use the ticket or QR code our team sends you on WhatsApp or email to enter.
- Arrive early in the day: pandas are most active in the morning.
- The Panda House and indoor halls close a little before the zoo itself.
- Do not feed or call to the animals, and do not use flash at the glass windows.
- Wear comfortable shoes: the grounds are large and you will cover several kilometres on foot.
- The aquarium inside the zoo grounds needs a separate ticket and is not included.
- Guide, transport, meals and drinks are not included.
- Mobile payment apps are used everywhere in Beijing; carry some cash too.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private tour?
Neither: this is an entry ticket for an independent visit. You explore Beijing Zoo and the Panda House on your own, at your own pace.
Is the ticket dated or timed? Do I need my passport?
The ticket is valid for the date you book, during the zoo's opening hours. Bring your passport, as Chinese attractions use real-name booking and may check ID at the gate.
Can we change the date?
Message our team on WhatsApp as early as possible and we will check availability for a new date.
How many people can join one booking?
You can book your whole family or group in one booking, with one ticket for each person.
Is the price per person or per group?
Tickets are priced per person. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option.
Is hotel pickup included?
No, transport is not included. The zoo is next to Beijing Zoo metro station, and we can arrange a private transfer on request.
What is included?
Beijing Zoo entry, Panda House entry, fast entry with a pre-booked ticket and access to all the zoo's animal areas. The museum option also includes the Stone Carving Art Museum.
How long does the visit take?
Most visitors spend three to four hours, including about an hour at the Panda House.
Is it suitable for children or visitors with reduced mobility?
Yes. Children love it, and the paths are wide and mostly flat, so strollers and wheelchairs can get around the main areas.
When is the best time to see the pandas?
Soon after opening on a weekday, especially in spring and autumn. Pandas feed and play in the morning and often sleep in the hot afternoon.
What should I bring?
Your passport, the ticket we send you, comfortable shoes, water, a hat in summer and a warm layer in winter.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and option in the booking panel and complete the booking. Our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes and sends your tickets.
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