With just the cost of a lunch, you can visit the Beijing Zoo

Beijing Zoo Located in Xicheng District, on Xizhimenwai Street in Beijing, adjacent to the Beijing Exhibition Hall and the Moscow Restaurant, it covers an area of about 86 hectares, with 8.6 hectares of water surface. Founded in the 32nd year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1906), it is the earliest opened zoo in China and has the largest variety of animals on display. The zoo houses more than 500 species and over 5,000 animals; there are also more than 500 species and over 10,000 marine fish and marine creatures. It welcomes over 6 million visitors from home and abroad every year. It is one of the largest zoos in China and also a world-renowned zoo. Beijing Zoo has many pavilions worth seeing, including the Giant Panda House, Monkey Hill, Elephant House, and some small animals, such as birds, which are very relaxing. Additionally, visitors can also take a speedboat ride within the zoo, offering a unique experience.