春节广州 Day 7 - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Morning: 北门自驾区 · 动物就在车窗旁 / North Gate Driving Safari: Animals Right Outside Your Window

穿越非洲草原 · Crossing the African Savanna

今天是广州之行的最后一天，我们回到长隆，从北门进入自驾游览区。坐上园区的小火车，我们开始了一段”穿越世界”的旅程。

The final day of our Guangzhou adventure — we returned to Chimelong, this time entering through the North Gate for the driving safari. Boarding the park’s open-air tram, we set off on a journey “around the world.”

小火车慢慢驶入非洲草原区，眼前的景象让人屏住了呼吸——一群斑马就在车窗旁边吃草，近得几乎能摸到它们的黑白条纹！再远一点，长颈鹿优雅地踱着步子，大角羚低头啃食青草，整个画面就像一幅非洲纪录片的实景。

The tram rolled into the African savanna zone, and the sight took our breath away — a herd of zebras grazed right next to the vehicle, so close we could almost touch their black-and-white stripes! A little further, giraffes strolled with effortless elegance, elands bowed their heads to graze, and the entire panorama looked like a scene straight from an African wildlife documentary.

动物就在车窗旁，震撼的体量近在咫尺。大象一家三口在泥塘里打滚，犀牛像一辆小坦克一样慢悠悠地走过，狮子在远处的高地上懒洋洋地晒太阳。昭昭全程趴在车窗上，眼睛都不够用了。

Animals right outside the window, their staggering size within arm’s reach. A family of three elephants rolled in a mud wallow, a rhinoceros plodded past like a small tank, and lions lounged lazily on a distant hilltop soaking up the sun. Zhaozhao pressed her face against the window the entire ride, unable to take it all in fast enough.

Did you know? 斑马的条纹不仅仅是为了好看。科学家发现，斑马的黑白条纹可以让苍蝇和马蝇”晕头转向”——这些虫子在接近斑马时会因为条纹的干扰而无法正常着陆。所以斑马的条纹其实是天然的”驱虫衣”！另外，每一只斑马的条纹图案都是独一无二的，就像人的指纹一样。 Zebra stripes aren’t just for looks. Scientists discovered that the black-and-white pattern confuses flies and horseflies, disrupting their ability to land properly. So zebra stripes are actually natural “insect repellent”! Also, every zebra’s stripe pattern is unique — like human fingerprints.

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Afternoon: 步行区 · 奇趣动物大合集 / Walking Area: A Parade of Wonderful Creatures

猛禽与萌兽 · Raptors and Adorable Beasts

下了小火车，我们进入步行游览区，开始了更近距离的动物邂逅。

After the tram ride, we entered the walking area for even closer animal encounters.

一只猫头鹰正站在树枝上，琥珀色的大眼睛一动不动地盯着我们看。它的眼神又犀利又神秘，像一位睿智的老学者在审视来访的客人。

An eagle owl perched on a branch, its enormous amber eyes fixed on us without blinking. Its gaze was sharp and mysterious, like a wise old scholar appraising visiting guests.

水豚区里，几只胖乎乎的水豚在热带植物丛中悠闲地散步。水豚的表情永远是一副”什么都无所谓”的淡定脸，好像全世界的事情都跟它没关系。昭昭说水豚像一只超大号的豚鼠，妈妈说它更像一个移动的毛绒靠垫。

In the capybara enclosure, a few plump capybaras strolled leisurely through tropical foliage. Capybaras always wear the same “nothing bothers me” expression, as if the entire world’s affairs are none of their concern. Zhaozhao said capybaras look like super-sized guinea pigs; Mom said they looked more like mobile fuzzy cushions.

Did you know? 水豚是世界上最大的啮齿类动物（就是最大的”老鼠亲戚”！），体重可达60公斤。它们是社交达人，和几乎所有动物都能和平相处——鸟会站在它们背上，猴子会靠在它们身边睡觉。水豚的性格太佛系了，在网络上被称为”动物界的社交天花板”。 Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents (the biggest “mouse relatives”!), weighing up to 60 kg. They’re social superstars who get along peacefully with almost every animal — birds perch on their backs, monkeys lean against them for naps. Their ultra-chill personality has made them an internet sensation, hailed as “the social ceiling of the animal kingdom.”

色彩斑斓的鸟类世界 · A Colorful World of Birds

鸟类区是今天最缤纷多彩的一站。

The bird area was today’s most colorful stop.

一只环尾狐猴用金色的大眼睛好奇地打量着我们——等等，狐猴不是鸟！但它就在鸟类区旁边的展区里，用那条标志性的黑白环尾巴勾住树枝，灵活地跳来跳去。

A ring-tailed lemur studied us curiously with its large golden eyes — wait, lemurs aren’t birds! But it was in the exhibit next to the aviary, gripping branches with its signature black-and-white ringed tail, leaping nimbly from perch to perch.

真正的鸟类明星是一对巨嘴鸟。它们的喙大得不成比例，涂着橙色、黄色、绿色和红色，像是被小朋友用彩笔涂过一样鲜艳。两只巨嘴鸟并排站在一起，像是一对色彩鲜艳的艺术品。

The true avian stars were a pair of toucans. Their disproportionately large bills were painted in orange, yellow, green, and red, as vivid as if a child had colored them with crayons. The two toucans perched side by side, looking like a pair of vibrantly painted art pieces.

昭昭还体验了”鹦鹉互动”——一只蓝色的小鹦鹉站在她的手上，歪着头好奇地看她。昭昭高兴得不敢动，生怕把小鹦鹉吓飞了。这大概是她今天最喜欢的时刻！

Zhaozhao also got to try the “parrot encounter” — a blue parakeet landed on her hand and tilted its head curiously at her. She was so thrilled she froze, afraid any movement would scare it away. This was probably her favorite moment of the entire day!

Did you know? 巨嘴鸟的大嘴虽然看起来很重，其实非常轻！它们的喙是中空的，由一种类似海绵的骨质结构支撑，既坚固又轻便。科学家研究巨嘴鸟的喙结构来设计更轻更强的工程材料——这叫”仿生学”，就是向动物学习来发明新东西！ Despite looking heavy, a toucan’s bill is actually super lightweight! It’s hollow inside, supported by a sponge-like bone structure that’s both strong and light. Scientists study toucan bill structure to design lighter, stronger engineering materials — this is called “biomimicry,” learning from animals to invent new things!

考拉与食蚁兽 · Koalas and Anteaters

考拉馆里，一只考拉正蜷缩在桉树枝丫间呼呼大睡，毛茸茸的身体团成一个球，大大的黑鼻子随着呼吸一动一动的。即使在嘈杂的游客声中，它依然睡得香甜——考拉每天要睡18-22个小时，堪称动物界的”睡神”。

In the koala house, a koala was curled up asleep in the crook of a eucalyptus branch, its fluffy body rolled into a ball, its big black nose twitching gently with each breath. Even amid the noisy crowds, it slept soundly — koalas sleep 18-22 hours a day, the undisputed “sleep champion” of the animal kingdom.

外面的草地上，一只大食蚁兽拖着它那条蓬松的大尾巴慢悠悠地走着。身后的水塘边，几只朱鹮展开了粉红色的翅膀——那种淡雅的粉色在阳光下美极了。

On the lawn outside, a giant anteater dragged its bushy tail slowly along. By the pond behind it, scarlet ibises spread their pink wings — that delicate rosy hue was breathtaking in the sunlight.

Did you know? 考拉不是”考拉熊”！它们不是熊，而是有袋类动物（和袋鼠是亲戚）。考拉宝宝出生时只有花生米那么大，会钻进妈妈的育儿袋里继续发育6个月。考拉几乎只吃桉树叶，而桉树叶含有毒素——考拉有特殊的肝脏来解毒，这可是别的动物学不来的超能力！ Koalas are not “koala bears”! They’re marsupials (related to kangaroos), not bears. A baby koala is born the size of a peanut and crawls into its mother’s pouch to develop for six more months. Koalas eat almost nothing but eucalyptus leaves, which contain toxins — they have specialized livers to detoxify them, a superpower no other animal can match!

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Evening: 长隆国际大马戏 · 七天旅程的华丽终章 / Chimelong International Circus: The Grand Finale

亚洲最壮观的马戏 · Asia’s Most Spectacular Circus

天色渐暗，我们走进了长隆国际大马戏的圆形剧场。这里号称”亚洲最壮观的马戏演出”，来自世界各国的顶级表演团队同台献艺。灯光暗下来的那一刻，全场屏住了呼吸——

As darkness fell, we entered the grand circular theater of Chimelong International Circus. Billed as “Asia’s most spectacular circus performance,” it brings together world-class acts from across the globe. The moment the lights dimmed, the entire audience held its breath —

空中飞人 · Aerialists

第一个节目就把我们惊呆了：空中飞人在十几米高的空中翻转、飞跃、交接，没有安全网！每一次抛出和接住都精准无比，观众的心也跟着一起在空中翻飞。昭昭紧紧抓着妈妈的手，嘴巴张得大大的，忘了呼吸。

The opening act left us stunned: aerialists flipped, soared, and caught each other over a dozen meters in the air, with no safety net! Every throw and catch was pinpoint precise, and the audience’s hearts flew with them. Zhaozhao gripped Mom’s hand tight, mouth wide open, forgetting to breathe.

摩托飞球 · Motorcycle Globe of Death

最惊险的是”摩托飞球”——一个巨大的金属球笼里，先是一辆摩托车在球内壁飞速旋转，然后是两辆、三辆……最后竟然有八辆摩托车同时在球内交叉飞驰！引擎的轰鸣声震耳欲聋，火花四溅，观众席上一片惊呼。这需要多么精确的计算和多么大的勇气啊！

The most hair-raising act was the “Motorcycle Globe of Death” — inside a giant metal sphere, one motorcycle began racing along the inner wall, then two, then three… until an astonishing eight motorcycles crisscrossed simultaneously inside the globe! The roar of engines was deafening, sparks flew, and gasps erupted across the audience. What incredible precision and courage!

动物明星 · Animal Stars

马戏里当然少不了动物明星。训练有素的大象踩着节拍跳舞，灵活的猴子表演翻跟头，骏马驮着杂技演员在场地中飞奔……每一个动物都和训练师配合得天衣无缝。

No circus is complete without animal stars. Trained elephants danced in rhythm, nimble monkeys performed acrobatic flips, and horses galloped across the arena carrying acrobat riders… every animal and trainer moved in seamless harmony.

白虎终章 · The White Tiger Finale

大马戏的压轴是最震撼的一幕：舞台中央升起一个透明的玻璃高台，里面站着一只白虎——纯白的皮毛在聚光灯下闪耀，琥珀色的眼睛扫视全场，王者风范十足。所有演员列队登场，烟火从四面八方喷射而出，灯光变换，音乐达到最高潮——

The grand finale was the most breathtaking moment of all: from the center of the stage, a transparent glass platform rose, and upon it stood a white tiger — its pure white coat blazing under the spotlights, amber eyes surveying the entire arena with regal authority. The full cast assembled on stage, pyrotechnics erupted from every direction, lights shifted in kaleidoscopic patterns, and the music swelled to its climax —

这一刻，整个剧场沸腾了。掌声、欢呼声、烟火的轰鸣声混在一起，所有人都站了起来。昭昭骑在爸爸的肩膀上，使劲鼓掌，脸上写满了兴奋和快乐。

The entire theater erupted. Applause, cheers, and the thunder of pyrotechnics merged together as everyone rose to their feet. Zhaozhao, perched on Dad’s shoulders, clapped with all her might, her face ablaze with excitement and joy.

这不仅是大马戏的终场，也是我们七天广州之旅的华丽终章。

This was not just the circus finale — it was the grand finale of our entire seven-day Guangzhou journey.

Did you know? 长隆国际大马戏拥有全球最大的马戏表演场馆之一，可容纳近万名观众。演出汇集了来自20多个国家的300多名表演者和上百只动物。整场演出约90分钟，融合了杂技、魔术、小丑、动物表演和高科技声光效果，堪称世界级的视觉盛宴。 Chimelong International Circus boasts one of the world’s largest circus venues, seating nearly 10,000 spectators. The show features over 300 performers from more than 20 countries and hundreds of animals. The roughly 90-minute performance blends acrobatics, magic, clowning, animal acts, and cutting-edge audiovisual effects into a truly world-class spectacle.

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七天回望 · Looking Back on Seven Days

从中山大学的百年书香，到广州塔的璀璨夜色；从南越王博物馆的千年文物，到越秀公园的五羊传说；从沙面岛的异国风情，到永庆坊的市井烟火；从陈家祠的五绝技艺，到长隆大马戏的华丽终章——

七天的广州之行，我们走过了两千年的历史，品尝了最地道的广式美食，看见了最鲜活的岭南文化，也收获了一家人在一起最珍贵的欢笑时光。

From the century-old scholarly air of Sun Yat-sen University to the dazzling night lights of Canton Tower; from thousand-year-old relics at the Nanyue King Museum to the Five Rams legend at Yuexiu Park; from the European charm of Shamian Island to the everyday warmth of Yongqingfang; from the Five Arts of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall to the spectacular circus finale at Chimelong —

In seven days, we walked through two thousand years of history, tasted the most authentic Cantonese cuisine, witnessed the most vivid Lingnan culture, and — most precious of all — shared laughter and wonder as a family.

广州，再见。下次再来的时候，昭昭一定长高了很多吧！

Goodbye, Guangzhou. Next time we visit, Zhaozhao will surely be much taller!