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Badaling Wild Park
Lions,
tiger’s
bears and other animals
roam around in the park.
Badaming
Great Wall Centre, Yanqing
Country (6912 1842).
Beijing Aquarium
Located
at the northern side
of Beijing Zoo, with
displays form around
the world. There are
shows during the day.
Covering 120,000 square metres it was revamped in 1999 and has an impressive conch-shaped building containing several themed areas including a man-made rainforest. Daily entertainment includes dolphin and sea lion shows in the marine theatre which holds 3,000 people. Photo opportunities and souvenirs are on offer. Located on the north bank of the Chang River, and within the Beijing Zoo, is the Beijing Aquarium. 108 Gaoliamgqiao Xijie, Haidian District (6217 6655).
Beijing Zoo
China 's largest zoo houses more than 3,500 species of animals and wildlife from every corner of this planet. It contains various themed areas with bears, monkeys, zebras, tigers and elephants as well as many amphibians and exotic birds. China 's famed mascot, the adorably cute panda is one of the main features. 131 Xi Zhi Men Wai Avenue , Xi Cheng District, Beijing . (6831 4411).
Blue Zoo Beijing
A small
aquarium (not the same
one that is at the Beijing
Zoo) with a moving walkway
underneath the main tank
containing sharks. Walk through the Blue Zoo's 110 metre long transparent tunnel in their main aquarium, the largest of its type in Asia . With plenty of marine life to see, the zoo raises baby sharks and offers mini courses on underwater life. It contains 18 themed tanks which are home to thousands of ocean and marine estuary creatures, including sharks, rays, eels, coral reef fish, lobsters, sea horses, starfish and many others. Gong Ren Ti Yu Chang South Road , Chao Yang District, Beijing. (6591 3397).
Taipingyang Underwater
World
Due to the recent popularity and construction spree of aqua-parks, Taipingyang Underwater World, a wonderful water world in the Hai Dian District of Beijing, is under threat of closure. It's a great place to spend half a day when the weather's not kind, look out for the shark feeding times and enjoy the quality exhibits available. There's plenty to keep both old and young amused! 11 West Third Ring Road Central Road, Hai Dian District, Beijing. (6846 1172).
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