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The World Park in Beijing-from foreignercn.com

1 Apr 2008

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The Beijing World Park, located in southwestern Fengtai District, is 17 kilometers from Tian’anmen and 40 kilometers from the Capital International Airport. The park has 100 world-famous man-made and natural attractions from nearly 50 countries throughout the world.

The park covers an area of 46.7 hectares. The layout is modeled after the five continents and four oceans, incorporating different spectacles and folklore of the world. Most of the architectural structures are built from marble, some with exquisite carvings. These reproductions are vivid.

The main gate of the park consists of a group of buildings. The Gothic castle, Roman corridor, and granite relief sculptures form an imposing scene. Entering the gate, visitors will see a life-size Italian terrace garden, with magnificent stepped buildings, fountains and figure sculptures of the Renaissance, full of European romanticism.

The park is divided into five areas: Asia, Africa, Europe, America and Latin America. Taking a speedboat one can have a “global voyage;” and if one takes a battery-operated car, he can sightsee around the park. The “Special Joy Adventure City” is a cinema with the latest technologies, and by visiting the “Modern African Primitive Folklore Exhibition” one can experience the life of the original inhabitants of Africa. From May to October, the park holds the cultural activities of various countries. In the park visitors can taste the cuisine of various countries and buy the tourist souvenirs of various countries.

Since its opening in 1993, the Beijing World Park has received 1.5 million visitors annually. Besides, the park has added new items every year. Of china’s theme parks, the Beijing World Park is outstanding in term of its exquisite architecture, rich and colorful activities and cultural atmosphere. Visitors can Travel the world in one day, and the park has become a window displaying the culture of various countries.

Contact

Address: 158 Fengbao Lu, Huaxing 花乡丰葆路158号
Tel: 8361-3344
http://www.beijingworldpark.cn
E-Mail: sjgyscb@sina.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Map

Attractions nearby
Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge)
The Han Dynasty Tomb at Dabaotai

Opening time
Nov. 1 to Mar. 31, 8:00—18:00
Apr. 1 to Oct. 31, 8:00-17:00

Bus Line
744, 937, 959, 480, 944(zhi), 967, Sepecial 7

Ticket Price
RMB 65, student ticket RMB 35, Children ticket RMB 24
Multidimensional movie, RMB 20

Tips
The best time–May, September, October

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