The World in Miniature – One of China's Most Visited Parks

Window of the World in Shenzhen, Guangdong is one of China's most visited and iconic theme parks, featuring over 130 scale replicas of the world's most famous landmarks condensed into a single 48-hectare site. Opened in 1994, it has welcomed over 30 million visitors and remains one of the Pearl River Delta's top attractions.

🗼 Highlights by Region

Europe:

• Eiffel Tower – 1:3 scale replica at 108 metres, climbable with views over the park
• Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Parthenon, Colosseum – Faithful scale models
• Swiss Alps Snow World – Indoor ski slope and snow experience

Asia:

• Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven replicas
• Pagodas, shrines and temples from across the continent

Americas & Africa:

• Niagara Falls – Water feature recreation
• Egyptian Pyramids and Sphinx, Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon
• Machu Picchu replica with Inca-themed surroundings

🎢 Rides & Entertainment

Beyond the replica landmarks, the park features:

• Snow World indoor ski slope and ice rink
• Canyon Speedway – Roller coaster through miniature American landscapes
• Grand Canyon Rapid – Splashing river raft ride
• Daily world culture performances — from flamenco to Polynesian fire dance

Beijing's Premier Thrill Park

Happy Valley Beijing is the flagship park of China's Happy Valley chain — the country's largest domestically-owned theme park group — located in the Chaoyang district of Beijing. Opened in 2006, it covers 54 hectares and features over 60 rides and attractions across six themed zones, making it Beijing's most comprehensive thrill park experience.

🎢 Zones & Signature Rides

Ant Kingdom:

• Ant Man – Suspended family coaster through oversized insect scenery

Lost Maya:

• Extreme Rusher – Inverted coaster with multiple loops
• Jungle Trailblazer – Classic mine train coaster

Atlantis:

• Diving Coaster – Beyond-vertical drop coaster plunging into an underground cavern
• Rapid River – White water raft ride

Shangri-La:

• Interceptor – Launched steel coaster reaching 100 km/h
• Flying Coaster – B&M wing coaster

Cartoon City:

• Dedicated children's zone with 10+ gentle rides

Happy Time Square:

• Live shows, parades, and seasonal events

🎭 Events

Happy Valley Beijing is famous for its spectacular seasonal events including Halloween Horror Festival (Asia's most elaborate haunted experience), Spring Flower Festival, and Christmas Fantasy — driving huge repeat visitation throughout the year.

Shanghai's Classic Family Thrill Park

Happy Valley Shanghai was the first Happy Valley park in China, opened in 2006 in the Minhang district of Shanghai. Covering 40 hectares with over 50 attractions, it set the template for China's most successful domestic theme park brand and remains one of Shanghai's most popular family destinations alongside the newer Shanghai Disneyland.

🎢 Zones & Rides

Shangri-La:

• Fireball – Inverted looping coaster with multiple inversions
• G5 Canyon Runner – High-speed steel coaster

Cartoon City:

• Cartoon Express – Family coaster through colourful animation land
• 12 gentle children's rides

Atlantis:

• Poseidon's Fury – Water coaster with plunge into a sea god's lair
• Rapid River – White water raft ride

Lost Jungle:

• Jungle Trailblazer – Mine train coaster with water splashes

Happy Time Square:

• Open-air concert stage and daily performance schedule
• Seasonal festivals and themed events

🌟 Seasonal Events

Happy Valley Shanghai runs major seasonal events throughout the year, including a renowned Lantern Festival, Summer Night Park (open until midnight), and Halloween Horror Nights — keeping the park fresh for repeat visitors year-round.

China's Largest Theme Park Chain

Fantawild is China's largest theme park operator by number of parks, with over 30 parks across the country. The Wuhan location is one of its most popular, blending Chinese cultural heritage with thrilling rides and spectacular theatrical shows — representing a distinctly Chinese approach to theme park entertainment.

🎢 Rides & Attractions

Thrill Coasters:

• Apocalypse – Hypercoaster reaching 120 km/h with dramatic drops
• Phantom Manor – Indoor suspended coaster through a dark haunted mansion
• Firestorm – Launched coaster with multiple inversions

Immersive Dark Rides:

• Monkey King – Giant motion simulator based on Journey to the West, China's most beloved mythological tale
• Flying Dragon – 4D flying theatre experience
• Thunder Mountain – Mine coaster with elaborate Chinese legend theming

Water Rides:

• Dragon's Plunge – Massive water flume with Chinese imperial theming
• Rapid Rivers – White water raft ride

🎭 Chinese Cultural Shows

Fantawild's greatest distinction is its world-class live shows rooted in Chinese mythology and culture. The Monkey King Live Show, Mazu Sea Goddess Performance, and Chinese New Year Gala are widely praised as some of the best theatrical productions in Chinese theme parks.

Shenzhen's Mountain Adventure Theme Park

OCT East is one of Shenzhen's most distinctive and scenic theme parks, spread across a vast hillside landscape in Yantian, eastern Shenzhen. Unlike traditional flat theme parks, OCT East integrates rides, attractions and entertainment into a genuine mountain and lake environment — creating one of China's most visually spectacular park settings.

🚡 Highlights

Tea Valley (Cultural Zone):

• Sprawling outdoor tea-plantation landscape with traditional Hakka architecture
• Tea Ceremony performances and cultural demonstrations
• Scenic cable car crossing the valley

Knight Valley (Thrill Zone):

• Silver Bullet – Inverted looping coaster racing through the valley
• Rocket – Launched coaster reaching 120 km/h
• Wave Swinger – Giant swing ride with mountain panorama views
• Water Battle – Interactive water gun boat ride

Wind Valley (Adventure Zone):

• Wind Valley Coaster – Scenic mountain coaster through forested ridgelines
• Glider – Zip coaster down the mountainside
• Rope courses and outdoor adventure activities

🌲 Natural Setting

The park's greatest asset is its genuine mountain and lake scenery — something that genuinely differentiates it from the flat, urbanised parks of central Shenzhen. The cable car journey between zones is itself one of Shenzhen's most memorable experiences.

Shanghai's Classic Amusement Park

Jin Jiang Action Park is Shanghai's oldest and most beloved classic amusement park, located in the Xuhui district — one of Shanghai's most central and stylish neighbourhoods. Opened in 1984, it holds a cherished place in the memory of generations of Shanghainese and remains a popular budget-friendly alternative to the city's larger international parks.

🎢 Rides & Attractions

Thrill Rides:

• Roller Coaster — Classic steel coaster, a Shanghai landmark
• Pirate Ship — Large swinging galleon
• Top Spin — Rotating flat ride
• Pendulum — Giant swinging pendulum ride
• Bumper Cars — Classic dodgem arena

Family Rides:

• Ferris Wheel — Views across the Xuhui district
• Flying Chairs — Aerial swing carousel
• Carousel — Traditional merry-go-round
• Mini Train — Park circuit ride

Kids' Zone:

• Multiple gentle children's rides
• Arcade and game zones

🏙️ Xuhui Setting

Jin Jiang Action Park occupies a central location in Xuhui, one of Shanghai's most pleasant residential and commercial districts. Its accessible location by Metro Lines 1 and 4, proximity to the historic French Concession, and affordable pricing make it a popular spontaneous outing for Shanghai families.

🕰️ Historic Character

As one of the few surviving pre-reform era amusement parks in China, Jin Jiang Action Park carries a unique nostalgic appeal — a contrast to the polished international parks that now surround it.