The Auspicious Welcome area is home to mythical auspicious beasts in Chinese history. If these auspicious beasts walk towards you, or act particularly lively and make calls, it foretells that good luck is coming.
By the Swan Lake, elegant swans greet you with curved necks, like fairies on the water; white fallow deer wandering in the woods are the mythical auspicious beasts listed alongside phoenixes and unicorns in Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas); herds of Asian elephants, like moving mountains, walk steadily, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity; a white tiger, one of the four mythical beasts, lies in the dappled forest shade, embodying the image of a divine beast that wards off evil and attracts blessings.
Moupin Golden Snub-nosed Monkey
The Wetland Exploration area is elaborately constructed in accordance with the diverse forms of natural wetlands, integrating waterfalls and rapids, quiet swamps, open shoals and other scenes. It is the wetland exhibition area with the highest ecological integrity and the richest landscape levels among zoos in China.
The most prominent feature of the animals living here is that they enjoy a high degree of freedom. They wander at will, sometimes seen in groups, sometimes hidden deep in nature. This kind of "unpredictable and serendipitous encounter" is the most touching charm of the wetland ecology. It is also a perfect destination for photography enthusiasts and a great test of your observation skills.
Entering Mountain Trek, you will start a journey across plateaus and mountainous areas. Here, there are not only the most magnificent "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau" landscape belt and the tranquil "Crescent Lake" on the self-drive route, but also the classic check-in spot loved by tourists for its four-season scenery – the "Three Trees".
China is home to about one-third of the world's mountain animal species. The Mountain Trek area focuses on displaying China's native mountain animals, allowing visitors to observe these unique animals living in high mountains and deep valleys up close and experience the uniqueness and preciousness of China's mountain ecology.
In the Asian Jungle area, you will encounter a variety of rare animals from the Asian continent. During the journey, if you happen to see brown bears or black bears waving at you, the trip will already be full of pleasant surprises.
If curious deer stick their heads close to the car window, you can approach them with peace of mind – they have no upper incisors and will not harm you or your belongings. The Northeast Tiger Zone is uniquely featured in China; from the sika deer zone in the distance, you can see the Northeast tigers in the mountains and forests, and admire the unique scene where the figures of sika deer and Northeast tigers overlap.
The African Savanna recreates the grassland and rock landscapes of the African continent, and specially simulates the iconic landform of the "Great Rift Valley of Africa", allowing you to experience the pulse of the earth immersive. In addition, it presents the unique African rock art, inviting you to come and explore.
It is home to the most representative animals of Africa, taking you on a one-day journey through the wild Africa.
In the Australian Outback, you will immerse yourself in the Australian customs full of primitive totems. Ancient aboriginal totems tell tribal legends about the land, ancestors and animals, leading you on a timeless journey of nature and culture.
Kangaroos jump freely on the grass, fluffy alpacas look around curiously, tall emus walk steadily, and elegant black swans swim quietly by the lake. Together with the totems, they form a vivid Australian picture.
As the journey draws to a close, a pastoral picture unfolds slowly in front of you, filled with a peaceful and serene atmosphere, drawing a gentle and memorable end to this self-drive tour.
Farmhouses and small vegetable gardens dot the landscape, the bells around the lambs' necks tinkle in the wind, flocks of ducks and white geese ripples the pond leisurely, and tame little donkeys walk slowly by your side.