Chimelong Paradise () 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 in Staffordshire, England, shared the record for most inversions with Colossus at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England. It is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.
Chimelong Paradise is part of Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort which 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 roller coaster opened that is nearly tall 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 rides Park Area Name Type Height limitDescription ImageScreaming Zone10 Inversion Roller CoasterSteel spinning coasterAbove 1mA family-friendly roller coaster designed by Intamin.Water WorldShoot the ChuteAbove 1mHappy KingdomJumping AroundSea StormAbove 0.9mRiders sit in a jumping chariot, as if running on a rugged battlefield. Designed by Mack Rides.Phantom ZoneAlien AttackShuttle roller coasterChildren in arms are excludedDesigned by Dynamic Structures.Phantom ZoneForest TempleSky Rocket IIAbove 1mAn adventure-themed Sky Rocket II roller coaster, and the only one in Asia, designed by Premier Rides.Phantom Zone4D Theater4D TheaterChildren in arms are excludedA theater showing a 4D film for families to enjoy together.Rainbow BayDive CoasterDive Coaster1.4-1.95mA dive coaster that lets visitors imagine they are flying.Happy KingdomJunior JetMini Jet Red Baron0.9-1.4mA spinning children's ride with airplane-themed cabs, where young children can pretend to be an airplane pilot.Kids' LandMini Tug Flat tugboatAbove 1.05mA Rockin' Tug ride designed by Zamperla.Rainbow BayGiant FrisbeeDisk'O Coaster1.4-1.95mA flat ride with a circular ride platform.Happy KingdomCrazy BusCrazy bus rideAbove 0.9mA Junior Flying Carpet stimulating riding on a bus.Happy KingdomJumping TowerDrop towerAbove 0.9mA drop tower ride with a futuristic theme.Happy KingdomSun & Moon WheelsFerris wheelAbove 0.9mA ferris wheel allowing good views of the theme park.Happy KingdomSky DropDrop tower1.2-1.95mA classic drop tower ride, which is very popular with both children and adults.Happy KingdomBarnyardWave swingerAbove 0.9mA barnyard-themed wave swinger ride.Happy KingdomJumping TowerDrop Tower1.4-1.9mAnother drop tower allowing visitors the feeling of sudden weightlessness.Screaming zoneMotorbike CoasterSuspended floorless coasterAbove 1mA ride that allows visitors to experience the feeling of walking on air.Kids' Land12 Horse CarouselCarouselAbove 1.2mA traditional-style carousel.Whirlwind IslandBumper carBumper carsAbove 1.2mA bumper cars ride.Happy KingdomConvoyConvoy rideAbove 0.9mA ride imitating a safari jeep ride through a jungle.
Themed areas Chimelong Paradise is split into seven 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 (4D movie) Forest Temple Rain Forest Alien Attack
Transportation
Guangzhou Metro: 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 List of tourist attractions in China
References
External links
Chimelong group official website Chimelong Paradise official website