Chimelong Paradise
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| Location | Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
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| Coordinates | 23°00′16″N 113°19′37″E / 23.004355°N 113.326913°E |
| Opened | 12 April 2006 |
| Owner | Chimelong Group |
| Operated by | Chimelong Group |
| Operating season | Year round |
| Area | 60 hectares |
| Attractions | |
| Roller coasters | 5 |
| Water rides | 4 |
| Website | http://int.chimelong.com/GZ/paradise |
Chimelong Paradise (Chinese: 长隆欢乐世界) is a major amusement park in Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Opened on April 12, 2006, Chimelong Paradise is the largest amusement park in China and boasts the 10 Inversion Roller Coaster, which prior to the opening of The Smiler at Alton Towers, England shared the record for most inversions with Colossus at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England.[1] It is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.[2]
Chimelong Paradise is operated by the Chimelong Group, a Chinese tourism company that also operates numerous other attractions, including Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the Chimelong Safari Park and Chimelong International Circus. Chimelong Group reported that construction of the park cost over 1 billion RMB. Stretching over 60 hectares, the park currently contains more than 60 attractions and has a daily capacity of 50,000 visitors. In 2008 a new rollercoaster opened that is nearly 61 m tall (200 ft) and reaches a maximum speed of 105 kilometres per hour (65 mph).[3]
The park is linked by a bridge to Chimelong Water Park, and admission tickets include access to both parks.
On 29 July 2014, rare giant panda cub triplets, all three of which have thus far survived, were born at the Chimelong Safari Park.[4]
Rides and attractions
Operating roller coasters
| Name | Type | Manufacturer | Area | Opened | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Inversion Roller Coaster | Sit-down steel roller coaster | Intamin | Screaming Zone | 2006 | 
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| Dive Coaster | Dive coaster | Bolliger & Mabillard | Rainbow Bay | 2008 | 
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| Young Star Coaster | Junior coaster | Mack Rides | Rainbow Bay | 2010 | |
| Half Pipe | Shuttle roller coaster | Intamin | Whirlwind Island | 2006 |  |
| Motorbike Coaster | Launched motorbike coaster | Vekoma | Screaming Zone | 2006 | .jpg)
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Former roller coasters
| Name | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Closed | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Gravity Coaster | Junior coaster | Zamperla | 2006 | 2011 | 
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| Twister Coaster | Wild Mouse roller coaster | Golden Horse | 2006 | 2011 | .jpg)
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Themed areas[5]
Whirlwind Island
- Half Pipe
- Rotating Cup
- Swiftly Chair
- Sombrero
- Bumper Car
- Music Flier
Screaming Zone
- 10 Inversion Roller Coaster
- Windshear
- Motorbike Coaster
- Jumping Machine
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 (4D movie)
- Forest Temple
- Rain Forest
- Alien Attack
Transportation
Guangzhou Metro
- Exit E of Hanxi Changlong Station on Line 3 is 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
References
- ^ "Chimelong Paradise". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ "AAAAA Scenic Areas". China National Tourism Administration. 16 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ gz.gov.cn (April 12, 2006). "World-Class Amusement Park Opens in Guangzhou". News Guandong.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ http://news.msn.com/world/china-announces-birth-of-rare-panda-triplets-1
- ^ "Chimelong Paradise map".
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