Dalian Forest Zoo

Address No. 60 South Yingchun Road, Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning

Hours 09:00–16:30 (Ticket gates stop admitting visitors at 16:00)

Phone +86 411 82480170

Announcement: Ecological Mountain Zoo

Entrance ¥120

Hours 09:00–16:30 (Ticke...

Best Season April to October. Arrive early in the morning when temperatures are mild and the animals are most active.

Time needed 4–6 hours

Last visit: Jun 11, 2026

Author: Jing Song

Reviewer: Jiaqi Meng

Dalian Forest Zoo Overview

A massive, eco-friendly wildlife sanctuary beautifully embedded into the natural valleys of the Baiyun Mountains. It is divided into a high-altitude Free-Ranging Area and a Captive Area, hosting a famous Giant Panda pavilion, an African safari zone, and an alpine cable car system.

Dalian Forest Zoo Opening Hours & Tickets

09:00–16:30 (Ticket gates stop admitting visitors at 16:00)
Best season: April to October. Arrive early in the morning when temperatures are mild and the animals are most active.
Ticket note: Standard adult admission is 120 CNY. Package tickets including the trans-mountai...

Essential Dalian Forest Zoo Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 411 82480170
Sightseeing cable cars
Internal electric shuttle buses
Restrooms and baby care rooms
Stroller and wheelchair rentals
Snack pavilions and dining halls

How to Get to Dalian Forest Zoo

Take local city Bus No. 4, 404, 525, or 715 directly to the South Gate (Free-ranging zone entrance), or take a short taxi ride from the downtown core.

Dalian Forest Zoo Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120. First-aid emergency rooms are active and clearly marked at both the North and South main entry plazas.

Practical Info

No. 60 South Yingchun Road, Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning
09:00–16:30 (Ticket gates stop admitting visitors at 16:00)
+86 411 82480170

Jing Song

Certified National Tour Guide

Jing Song, a Harbin-based Certified National Tour Guide, specializes in Northeast China itineraries covering the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, Yabuli skiing and forest park adventure, and Snow Town winter trek.

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Ratings

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

Standard adult admission is 120 CNY. Package tickets including the trans-mountai...

Online booking may be required

Tips

International visitors must present their passports for registration at the ticket office. The giant panda enclosure is a major highlight, o...

Reality Check

The zoo features steep mountain inclines and requires significant physical stamina
Using the internal shuttle cart system is almost mandatory to see both zones in one day
Lines for the trans-mountain cable car can exceed one hour during summer peaks