4A Tourism Area
Xining Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Zoo
西宁市青藏高原野生动物园
Qinghai, Xining·36.6564°N, 101.6874°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 50 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours
About Xining Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Zoo
A significant cultural and historical site in Xining, Qinghai, showcasing China's rich heritage through its architecture, artifacts, and traditions. • The only zoo showing plateau endemics: snow leopard, Tibetan fox, Pallas's cat, Przewalski's gazelle. • Mountain-slope...
Highlights
• The only zoo showing plateau endemics: snow leopard, Tibetan fox, Pallas's cat, Przewalski's gazelle. • Mountain-slope enclosures with large roaming space; no animal shows. • Giant panda and red panda houses.
Suggested Route
Follow the loop: predator zone (snow leopard) → rare-animal hall → panda house → bird aviary; allow 3–4 h.
Food & Lodging
Snack kiosks inside; Xining city hotels 20 min away.
Facilities
Parking, restrooms, shuttle bus, stroller and wheelchair rental, audio guide.
Travel Tips
Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Respect cultural artifacts and no-flash photography.
Location
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Opening Hours
09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)
Getting There
In Xining (Xining Panda House / Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park); city bus access; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~30 km); no metro.
Reservation
Ticketed zoo; book online via official platform/OTA; advance booking advised on holidays.
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 50 (off-season)
