Beijing Aquarium
Located in Beijing Zoo with the address of No. 137, Xizhimen Outer Street, Xicheng District, Beijing Aquarium is the largest and most advanced inland aquarium in China, covering a total area of 30 acres (12 hectares). It is designed in conch shape with orange and blue as its main color, symbolizing the mysterious vast sea and endless vitality of marine life. Beijing Aquarium has seven halls: Rainforest Wonder, Bering Strait, Whale and Dolphin Bay, Chinese Sturgeon Hall, Seabed Travel, Feel Pool and Ocean Theater.
Visitors will be fascinated by the beautiful blue world upon entering Beijing Aquarium and where the unforgettable journey of getting close to ocean creatures begins. One will also feel like returning to mother nature upon entering the miniature rainforest that consists the primary jungles of the Amazon Basin, home to over 100 species of rainforest fish and fresh water fish. Sea elephant, man-eating fish, variegated carp, glass catfish and many other rare and precious fish are some of the species found here.
From the movie "Shark Tale", sharks were depicted to be voracious and powerful as they feast on other creatures in the ocean. However, what the shark world is really like is for visitor to find out in the Shark Hall. They are not as depicted in the movie but somewhat serene instead!
Whale and Dolphin Bay is the home and school for whales, dolphins and sea lions. It is here that they are being trained by professional trainers for performances to entertain visitors.
The Feel Pool measures 39 yards long, resembling the long and winding coastline. Many mollusks such as trumpet shells and echinoderm such as holothurians, sea stars and sea urchins live there. Visitors can gently caress them, though with caution as some are rather timid while others are poisonous. Green turtles also swim about in the pool without a care.
Seabed travel takes visitors to a wonderful trip to the bottom of the sea. The undersea tunnel leads you into a colorful and calm ocean world, with all kinds of fish swimming inside the circular tank. Visitors can virtually touch the belly of the furious white sharks and shake hands with turtles. The 32 fish tanks exhibit fancy fishes from home and abroad and visitors are sure to gain much knowledge about them at the end of their visit.
Finally, the Ocean Theater is a venue where animals perform their tricks. It has a capacity for 3,000 viewers, with hot and romantic Hawaii scenery in the background. The incomparably superior performance from these animal stars win rounds of applause from spectators every day.
So, please come by. All the stars of the ocean are awaiting you!
By Subway:
Take subway line 4 to Dongwuyuan (Beijing Zoo) Station, get out from Exit B, and you can see the south gate of Beijing Zoo. Then buy the ticket of the zoo first, get in and then walk northward to the aquarium.
By Bus:
1. Take bus 305 and get off at Zhongyuan Hotel. Then walk eastward for 219 yards to the north gate of the zoo. Buy the ticket of the zoo and get inside to find the aquarium. The aquarium is on the south of the north gate.
2. Take bus 87, 105, 107, 111, 305 or 604 to Dongwuyuan (Beijing Zoo) stop, then walk eastward to find the gate.
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CNY 175 for an adult; CNY87 for children
Note: Beijing Aquarium is inside Beijing Zoo, so visitors need to buy the entrance ticket of the zoo to get in. The price is:
Apr. - Oct. : CNY 15
Nov. - Mar. : CNY 10
Apr. - Oct. : 09:00 - 17:30
Nov. - Mar. : 10:00 - 17:00
Note: Ticket sale stops half an hour before the closing time.
Jul. 1st - Jul. 9th & Aug. 21st - Sep 30th, 2023
Visitors will be fascinated by the beautiful blue world upon entering Beijing Aquarium and where the unforgettable journey of getting close to ocean creatures begins. One will also feel like returning to mother nature upon entering the miniature rainforest that consists the primary jungles of the Amazon Basin, home to over 100 species of rainforest fish and fresh water fish. Sea elephant, man-eating fish, variegated carp, glass catfish and many other rare and precious fish are some of the species found here.
From the movie "Shark Tale", sharks were depicted to be voracious and powerful as they feast on other creatures in the ocean. However, what the shark world is really like is for visitor to find out in the Shark Hall. They are not as depicted in the movie but somewhat serene instead!
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Whale and Dolphin Bay is the home and school for whales, dolphins and sea lions. It is here that they are being trained by professional trainers for performances to entertain visitors.
The Feel Pool measures 39 yards long, resembling the long and winding coastline. Many mollusks such as trumpet shells and echinoderm such as holothurians, sea stars and sea urchins live there. Visitors can gently caress them, though with caution as some are rather timid while others are poisonous. Green turtles also swim about in the pool without a care.
Seabed travel takes visitors to a wonderful trip to the bottom of the sea. The undersea tunnel leads you into a colorful and calm ocean world, with all kinds of fish swimming inside the circular tank. Visitors can virtually touch the belly of the furious white sharks and shake hands with turtles. The 32 fish tanks exhibit fancy fishes from home and abroad and visitors are sure to gain much knowledge about them at the end of their visit.
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Finally, the Ocean Theater is a venue where animals perform their tricks. It has a capacity for 3,000 viewers, with hot and romantic Hawaii scenery in the background. The incomparably superior performance from these animal stars win rounds of applause from spectators every day.
So, please come by. All the stars of the ocean are awaiting you!
How to get to Beijing Aquarium
By Subway:Take subway line 4 to Dongwuyuan (Beijing Zoo) Station, get out from Exit B, and you can see the south gate of Beijing Zoo. Then buy the ticket of the zoo first, get in and then walk northward to the aquarium.
By Bus:1. Take bus 305 and get off at Zhongyuan Hotel. Then walk eastward for 219 yards to the north gate of the zoo. Buy the ticket of the zoo and get inside to find the aquarium. The aquarium is on the south of the north gate.
2. Take bus 87, 105, 107, 111, 305 or 604 to Dongwuyuan (Beijing Zoo) stop, then walk eastward to find the gate.
Bus / Subway Search
Ticket Price
Note: Beijing Aquarium is inside Beijing Zoo, so visitors need to buy the entrance ticket of the zoo to get in. The price is:
Apr. - Oct. : CNY 15
Nov. - Mar. : CNY 10
Opening Hours
Nov. - Mar. : 10:00 - 17:00
Note: Ticket sale stops half an hour before the closing time.
Where to Enjoy Animal Shows
| Animal Performance | Ocean Theater |
| Sea Diving and Feeding Performance | Seabed Travel |
| Feeding Snailfish Performance | Seabed Travel |
| Archerfish Performance | Rainforest Wonder |
| Pirarucu Performance | Rainforest Wonder |
| Feeding Chinese Sturgeon Performance | Chinese Sturgeon Hall |
Show Timetable
Jul. 1st - Jul. 9th & Aug. 21st - Sep 30th, 2023| Animal Performance | 11:00, 15:00 from Mon. to Fri. 11:00, 13:30, 15:45 at weekends |
| Sea Diving and Feeding Performance | 10:30, 13:30 (not available on Tue.) |
| Snailfish Performance | 11:30 |
| Archerfish Performance | 09:30 (not available on Thu.) |
| Pirarucu Performance | 14:40 on Tue. and Fri. |
| Feeding Chinese Sturgeon Performance | 14:00 on Tue., Thu. and Sat. |
| Stage Show | 10:45; 14:14 from Mon. to Fri. 10:30; 15:00 on Sat. and Sun. |
Jul. 10th to Aug. 20th, 2023
| Animal Performance | 11:00, 13:30, 15:45 from Mon. to Fri. 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 16:00 at weekends |
| Sea Diving and Feeding Performance | 10:30, 13:30 (not available on Tue.) |
| Feeding Snailfish Performance | 11:30 |
| Archerfish Performance | 09:30 (not available on Thu.) |
| Feeding Chinese Sturgeon Performance | 14:00 on Tue., Thu. and Sat. |
| Stage Show | 10:30; 15:00 from Mon. - Fri. 10:15 at weekends |
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- Last updated on Aug. 20, 2024 by Gabby Li -