Jinniu Lake (Luhe)
Jinniu Hill + reservoir (folk song collection site of 'Mo Li Hua' / Jasmine Flower), Wildlife Kingdom (drive-through zoo opened in 2019)
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- CNY 40
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Jinniu Hill + reservoir (folk song collection site of 'Mo Li Hua' / Jasmine Flower), Wildlife Kingdom (drive-through zoo opened in 2019). Jinniu Lake was formed from the Jinniushan Reservoir, its surface like a mirror ringed by hills; He Fang, who collected and arranged the folk song 'Jasmine Flower,' gathered the song's original material here, so Jinniu Lake is regarded as the hometown of 'Jasmine Flower,' and jasmine-themed landscaping lines the lakeshore. The Jinniu Lake Wildlife Kingdom, opened in 2019, is a large drive-through zoo in East China: in the drive-through zone visitors can observe fierce animals up close, the walking zone features circus performances, and it is hugely popular with families; the lake also offers boat rides and water sports, forming Luhe District's weekend itinerary of 'scenic hills and waters + zoo.'
Getting there: Metro Line S8, Jinniu Lake Station
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