Qinghai–Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park
青藏高原野生动物园 · Qīng-Zàng Gāoyuán Yěshēng Dòngwùyuán
A hillside zoo of plateau animals on Xining’s western edge, best known for its snow leopards, plus wild yaks and blue sheep.
No booking neededBring your passport2–3 hours
Tip
The snow leopards are most active in the morning and late afternoon. The park is on a slope, so pace yourself if you have just arrived.
- Opening hours
- Apr–Oct about 08:30–18:00 (weekends to 18:30); Nov–Mar about 09:00–17:30 To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥30 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy at the gate or online with your passport.
- Getting there
- On the western hills of Chengxi district, about 15 minutes by taxi from the centre
- Address in Chinese
- 青海省西宁市城西区西山青藏高原野生动物园
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