Grand World Scenic Park () is a former amusement park located at Dongpu, Tianhe District on the outskirts of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Description The park covers a total area of 710,000 square meters. The total investment in the park is about 56.7 million yuan.Guangzhou Grand World Scenic Park. "Guangzhou Grand World Scenic Park." Profile. Retrieved on 2009-04-16. The park features replicas of global landmarks.
Closure A few years after opening, visitor numbers declined and the park got into financial trouble. As of 2017, the park is rented by a wedding photography business, with most of the attractions being in disrepair.
Worker relations Since 2005 four fights have been reported by Guangzhou police between the amusement park and Yongshida workers. The disputes involve contracts, power supplies, and dormitories.Shanghaidaily.com. "Shanghaidaily.com." 13 arrested over attack at park. Retrieved on 2009-04-16. On April 7, 2009, 40 men rampaged through the park destroying equipment and attacking workers with fishing forks, sticks, knives, iron bars and guns. Six security guards were hurt, including one who was shot. Police arrested 13 people in connection with the attack and seized 16 suspects in Guangdong province.
Current situation After a long period of land abandonment that aroused public attention, in 2022, the park operator finally reached an agreement with the government, and the land was taken back by the government and the land use planning was rearranged.
See also Window of the World Daguannanlu station
References
External links
Official site