Chimelong Paradise () is a major
amusement park
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in
Panyu District
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,
Guangzhou
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,
Guangdong
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,
China
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. Opened on April 12, 2006, Chimelong Paradise is the largest amusement park in China and boasts the
10 Inversion Roller Coaster
10 Inversion Roller Coaster is a steel roller coaster at Chimelong Paradise amusement park in Guangzhou, Guangdong China. Completed in 2006, Tenth Ring is the second roller coaster in the world with 10 inversions, after Colossus in England's Th ...
, which prior to the opening of
The Smiler
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at
Alton Towers
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,
England
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shared the record for most
inversions with
Colossus
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at
Thorpe Park
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in
Surrey
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,
England
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. It is classified as a
AAAAA scenic area
AAAAA (5A) is awarded to the most important and best-maintained tourist attractions in the People's Republic of China, given the highest level in the rating categories used by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. As of 2020, there are 279 touris ...
by the
China National Tourism Administration
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.
Chimelong Paradise is part of
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort () is a theme park resort located in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China and owned by Chimelong Group. The resort currently consists of one theme park, one circus venue, two zoological parks, one waterpark, and three hot ...
which is operated by the
Chimelong Group
Chimelong Group Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese company that owns and operates theme parks in China. The company also owns restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. It is one of the leading Chinese amusement park operators. The company was founded in ...
, a Chinese
tourism
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company that also operates numerous other attractions, including
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is a theme park situated in Hengqin, Zhuhai, People's Republic of China. It was designed by PGAV Destinations. The park broke ground on 28 November 2010 and soft-opened on 28 January 2014. The grand opening occurred on 29 ...
, the Chimelong Safari Park and Chimelong International Circus. Chimelong Group reported that construction of the park cost over 1 billion
RMB
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. Stretching over 60
hectare
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s, the park currently contains more than 60 attractions and has a daily capacity of 50,000 visitors. In 2008, a new roller coaster opened that is nearly and reaches a maximum speed of . The park is linked by a bridge to Chimelong Water Park, and some admission tickets include access to both parks.
On July 29, 2014, rare giant panda cub triplets, all three of which have thus far survived, were born at the Chimelong Safari Park.
Rides and attractions
Operating roller coasters
Former roller coasters
Themed areas
Chimelong Paradise is split into 7 different themed areas with the following attractions.
Whirlwind Island
* Half Pipe
* Rotating Cup
* Swiftly Chair
* Sombrero
* Bumper Car
* Music Flier
Screaming Zone
* 10 Inversion Roller Coaster
* Windshear
* Motorbike Coaster
* Jumping Machine
* Sky Rocket Roller Coaster
Happy Kingdom
* Convoy
* Flying Tiger
* Helicopter Tower
* Double-deck Carousel
* Jumping Around
* Junior Jet
* Samba Balloon
* Fire Truck
* North Pole
* Sky Bicycle
* Skater
* Crazy Bus
* Sky Drop
* Sun & Moon Wheel
* Jumping Tower
Kids' Land
* Ball Shooting
* Bravery Fire Fighting
* Rotating Honeybee
* Flying Saucer
* Turtle Paradise
* Noah's Ark
* Canoe River
* Mini Tug
* Kids Climbing Vehicle
* Small Swing
* Circus Train
* 12 Horse Carousel
Rainbow Bay
* Dive Coaster
* Giant Frisbee
* Young Star Coaster
Water World
* Splash Battle
* Bumper Boat
* Shoot the Chute
* Pirate Raft
Phantom Zone
*
Rio
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(4D movie)
* Forest Temple
* Rain Forest
* Alien Attack
Transportation
![Exit E, Hanxi Changlong Station, Guangzhou Metro](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Exit_E%2C_Hanxi_Changlong_Station%2C_Guangzhou_Metro.jpg)
Guangzhou Metro
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* Exit E of
Hanxi Changlong Station on
Line 3 and
Line 7 are linked by a footbridge (3 minute walk) or free shuttle bus
Buses
* Metro Line 9 feeder bus Hanxi Changlong Station - Panyu Village
* 129 Jincheng Garden (Dongfeng East)
* 302 Guangzhou East Railway Station
* 303 Tianhe Bus Station
* 304 Tangxia
* 310 University City
* 657 Dongpu Terminal
See also
*
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is a theme park situated in Hengqin, Zhuhai, People's Republic of China. It was designed by PGAV Destinations. The park broke ground on 28 November 2010 and soft-opened on 28 January 2014. The grand opening occurred on 29 ...
*
List of tourist attractions in China
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References
External links
Chimelong group official websiteChimelong Paradise official website
{{Theme parks in Guangdong
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
Amusement parks in China
2006 establishments in China
AAAAA-rated tourist attractions
Amusement parks opened in 2006
Panyu District