#China Alligator Village, Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (The information is comprehensive from the public information of Changxing County Government, the actual measurement of tourists and the feedback of parent-child play, and the local play experience is preferred) #1. Basic information - ** Scenic Spot Level **: National AAAA-level tourist attraction, it is the second largest Chinese alligator nature reserve in China, and currently thousands of Chinese alligators are bred in captivity ("China Crocodile King" and "Crocodile Glory Mom" all live here) - ** Address **: Xinxing Village, Lincheng Town, Changxing County, Huzhou City (some information is marked as Yinjiabian Village, Sian Town, which is different areas of the same scenic spot) - ** Opening hours **: 08:30-16:30 all year round (stop admission at 16:30, recommended to play for 2-3 hours) - ** Ticket reference **: Adult ticket 80 yuan/person; preferential policies: - Free of charge: seniors over 70 years old, children under 1.2 meters (accompanied by an adult), active/retired soldiers, disabled people, teachers with national press cards and 30 years of teaching experience are free of charge with valid documents - Half price: 60-69 years old, 1.2-1 children, full-time students, Changxing local household registration with valid documents half price - ** Parking **: North Gate parking lot is 10 yuan/time, about 100 parking spaces - ** Official consultation phone number **: 0572-6832708, 0572-6832008 ##2. Recommended play route (enter the north gate, do not go back) The scenic spot is divided into two gates, north and south. ** Self-driving priority is given to the north gate (new gate) **, which is on the side of the new 318 National Highway, very close to the Changxing service area of Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway. The north and south gates are about 1 kilometer apart, and the middle is wetland waters. Connected by the corridor and plank road, it is like an original ecological wetland park: 1. ** First stop: Beimen Science Museum (science first for entry) ** After entering the door, visit the science museum first, and learn about the evolutionary history of Chinese alligators ("living fossils" with the same family as dinosaurs), living habits, and protection status through pictures, texts, and specimens. If you bring children, you can first establish cognition here, and then see crocodiles more immersive. 2. ** Second stop: Feilongtai/Yuelongtai (viewing + distant viewing of crocodiles) ** Walk south for about 10 minutes to the commanding heights of the scenic spot. Standing on the stage, you can overlook the entire reed pond and woods. With the high-powered telescope on the stage, you can also see the scene of crocodiles jumping out of the water to catch waterbirds. When the weather is good, it is very good to take pictures. 3. ** Third stop: Wetland cruise + feeding crocodiles (core experience! must play) ** During the peak season (spring and summer), there is a cruise ship for 20 yuan per person. You can take a boat to travel through the waters where crocodiles inhabit, and you can see free-range crocodiles up close (recently only separated by a layer of barbed wire); you can spend 5 yuan to buy bread to feed, throw it down, and several crocodiles will come around. You can see the scene of them "death rolling" and tearing their food. It is very interesting. Children basically like this project. ✅ Tips: When the weather is hot, crocodiles are more active, and the summer experience is much better than that in winter; in winter, crocodiles hibernate, only a dozen can be seen in the greenhouse, and it is not recommended to go in winter. 4. ** Fourth stop: Laomen area of South District (greenhouse + peacock garden + human crocodile performance) ** Walking to the southernmost area near the old gate, there are crocodile greenhouses (the main area for watching crocodiles in winter), peacock gardens, and human-crocodile interactive performances (held regularly during peak season, you can ask the staff when entering the park for specific times). There are also bay crocodiles in the performance area to watch. 5. ** The fifth stop: return plank road + interactive project (fun ending) ** Return to the North Gate and take the elevated plank road on the water, you will pass the koi pond, the crocodile fossil display area, and the oracle bone trail, focusing on playing the Maze Home - a labyrinth made of imitation crocodile caves, children drill around and have a strong sense of exploration; some areas also have parent-child play facilities such as water gun Gatlin, which can be played in the summer to relieve the heat. ##3. Play Tips 1. Best time to visit: Spring and summer (April-October), especially on sunny days with high temperatures, crocodiles will climb to the shore to bask in the sun and engage in frequent activities, allowing them to see more of their natural state. From March to May and September to November, the climate is comfortable and suitable for visiting wetlands. 2. ** Safety reminder **: Do not climb over the guardrail throughout the process, follow the guidance of the staff when feeding the crocodile, and do not reach close to the water surface. Parents with children must take good care of the children. 3. ** Suitable for the crowd **: It is very suitable for parent-child popular science tours and niche leisure tours. The commercialization of the scenic spot is not heavy. It is very comfortable to stroll when there are not many people. The wetlands are well greened and the air is fresh. 4. ** Transportation advice **: - Self-driving: Navigate the "North Gate of Chinese Alligator Village", it will arrive soon from the Changxing service area of the expressway, and the transportation is convenient. - Public transportation: Take the urban and rural bus to Sian from Changxing Passenger Transport Center and get off at Yinjiabian/Chinese Alligator Village Station 5. There are not many restaurants around the scenic spot. You can bring your own water and small snacks, or you can drive to Changxing County to eat local characteristics after shopping (such as Changxing dry noodles, Taihu Sanbai).