The 4 Zoos Tours in China That Repay a Whole Day

1.The Beijing Zoo Entry Ticket with Pandas

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 368 reviews · 3 hours · from $6Our pick

Visit Beijing Zoo for about three hours with entry to the Panda House and access to the wider zoo. Andy’s team sends the correct QR ticket by email or WhatsApp, and guide Cindy can assist with directions and questions. Choose a single zoo ticket or a combined option, then explore at your own pace.

“Super nice! Andy did contact me in advance, sent the ticket by WhatsApp and provided immediate support when required. Very nice and kind.”

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2.Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Shanghai Zoo and Panda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $166Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private guide and driver, beginning at Shanghai Zoo for pandas and other animals before exploring 1,700-year-old Zhujiajiao. Walk stone lanes, cross Fang Sheng Bridge, eat local food and add a canal boat ride. Guides such as Cassie, Ruby, Annie and Roy are praised for clear English and personal service.

“Annie was very nice and accommodating to our requests and altering experiences as needed. Would have preferred to select which restaurant to eat at but other than that we were pleased.”

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3.Panda House Ticket (Zoo) new activities for 2026

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $7

Book a one-day Beijing Zoo ticket with Panda House entry, then receive the correct QR code by WhatsApp or email. You can see giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, Siberian tigers, snow leopards, and other animals. The $7 ticket excludes Beijing Aquarium. Send your full name and passport number for registration.

“We could not find the meeting point, the QR we received did not work and in case we found out that there was no fee for entrance”

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4.Zoo and Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 7 hours · from $190

Spend seven hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Shanghai Zoo and Zhujiajiao Water Town. Expect pandas, traditional architecture, stone lanes, local shops, street food, and a private boat ride through the old canals. Guides including Robert, Annie, Shirley, and Lea are praised for clear English and helpful local tips.

“Everything was very well. Our guide was very kind and patient with us. Thank you”

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