In the first month of the lunar calendar, the cold wind carried a chill and dampness, but it did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the visitors. After being featured in a special report by official media, Wanling Zoo, which was originally popular only among young people, gradually began to appear among older people as well.
Many elderly people were inspired to visit the zoo after seeing such high praise from the authorities, and many brought their families specifically to see it.
Today, the zoo's visitor numbers remain stable at a prosperous level.
As the number of visitors to the zoo steadily increased, Su Zhou initially would check it every day, as it was a very rewarding experience, but she gradually lost interest.
As numbers gradually become just numbers, the initial excitement fades.
Because she stayed up all night watching movies, Su Zhou felt completely drained and dragged her tired body upstairs to catch up on sleep.
It has to be said that the zoo's feng shui is truly excellent. Falling asleep to the sounds of waves and sea breeze, with the moist air carrying the fragrance of flowers, trees, and shrubs, is undoubtedly a supreme spiritual enjoyment. Many people have even been urging Su Zhou (the zoo's founder) to open more hotels in the comments section of the zoo's official account, eager for the zoo to start making money off them.
Su Zhou did want to make money off them, but accumulating gold coins was incredibly difficult, and such things could only be done slowly.
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At nine o'clock, two buses stopped outside the mountain.
Although there are no official bus routes that include the zoo, there are always some clever people who specifically take tourists to the Wales Zoo.
Two cars stopped, and a group of foreigners got out.
These foreigners came from a wide variety of races and had very different appearances. Some were blond and blue-eyed, some were black with matte black skin, and some had red hair and eyes. Although they looked different, they all generally spoke English.
They communicated with each other mainly in English, with occasional broken Chinese phrases.
These foreigners were awestruck when they saw the zoo in front of them after getting off the bus.
The zoo in front of them, with its grand entrance alone, exuded a strong sense of technology, both magnificent and fairytale-like. Even the most skilled special effects artists in Hollywood today might not be able to create such effects. The excited yet slightly disdainful expressions on their faces involuntarily faded.
Foreigners coming to China from abroad often carry a sense of superiority or condescension. Some Western media outlets portray China through a bleak lens, exaggerating its negative aspects. As a result, the vast majority of foreigners do not have a very good impression of China.
Their impression of China is still stuck in a rather backward era, and they simply don't believe that a zoo with such a great reputation online can compare to the world-famous Disneyland.
However, out of curiosity and following the trend, I specifically included the Wanling Zoo in my travel plans this time when I came to China. I didn't have high expectations, but after getting off the bus, I found that the wind blowing on my cheeks was too gentle and comfortable.
"Nice, I didn't expect this zoo to be such a pleasant surprise. You can feel the awe inside just by looking at it from the outside."
“My Chinese friend told me that Wanling Zoo is worth a visit. There is a very smart chimpanzee named Ahei there, who is even smarter than a human PhD.”
Some people didn't quite understand how to buy group-buy tickets on the music platform, so they followed the crowd and bought tickets at the ticket office.
It's worth mentioning that the zoo's ticketing system has been upgraded many times and is now at version 8.0. The system-designed tickets feature cartoon images of all the zoo's animals, and even the texture is smooth and delicate to the touch. These tickets, made with special materials, are excellent value for money whether used for collecting, journaling, or as fridge magnets.
The foreigners who received their tickets examined them with great interest, discovering that the ticket design was quite ingenious. Unlike most animal-shaped tickets, these tickets were not torn in half; instead, they were designed to be in two parts.
The serrated thread allows you to easily tear off the receipt. One half can be used as a sticker, while the other half has a magnetic structure that can be used to stick it on a door or refrigerator.
The ingenious little design makes the 30 yuan zoo ticket extremely cost-effective. Su Zhou has no plans to raise the ticket price for the time being, since the zoo still doesn't have enough animal species.
It's slightly more comprehensive than when the zoo first opened, but still somewhat lacking compared to other zoos.
After receiving their tickets, the group entered the zoo.
As the capital city, it attracts blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigners from time to time for sightseeing, tourism, and work. The recent 144-hour visa-free policy brought the number of foreign visitors to a peak, so other tourists were not surprised when these foreigners visited the zoo.
"It's amazing! I've never seen a zoo like this before. It's simply breathtaking."
Everywhere you look is a world of ice and snow, like the fairytale world created in the animated film "Frozen," which has been a huge box office success worldwide. However, unlike Frozen, the ice and snow in All Souls Zoo is a purely artificial spectacle created within the zoo and has nothing to do with special effects.
Shock was evident on everyone's faces; their previous arrogance vanished, replaced only by appreciation for the scenery.
They all simultaneously raised their phones or cameras and began frantically taking pictures of the scenery inside the zoo.
That's so cool! If you posted it on social media, it would definitely attract a lot of attention and likes. Some people even took photos on the spot and uploaded them to their social media accounts.
Among these foreigners, James is a bit different from the others. While the others mostly choose the cheapest way to travel to save money, James is a well-known wealthy man and a travel influencer with over 20 million followers on the world's largest social media platform, with influence all over the world.
He had traveled to many countries around the world, and this time he finally arrived in one of the oldest and most mysterious countries. Initially, he planned to make the Forbidden City his first stop, but he unexpectedly came across videos about the Wanling Zoo online and was instantly captivated. This trip to the zoo by bus was also to experience the local customs and culture.
With great excitement, I arrived at the chimpanzee enclosure.
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