My husband took me here for the second time. Last time, we didn't ride the train, so we made up for it this time! I strongly advise against renting a car outside the scenic area. The lanes along the train route are very narrow, and private cars must give way to the train, which is very inconvenient. Car rentals start at 200 yuan, and you have to buy a self-driving ticket, which adds up to an extra 400 yuan. The cost-effectiveness is very low. The line for the train was almost an hour long, and the best view was if you could get a seat on the far left side of each row. However, this is random, so there's no need to be particular about where you sit in each row; you'll still be able to see the animals. Overall, the Beijing Wildlife Park is pretty good, but I personally think the Shanghai Wildlife Park is superior. By comparison, the Guangzhou Wildlife Park is really boring, with nothing much to see.