Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
珠海长隆海洋王国
One of the world's largest ocean-themed parks, on Hengqin Island, with a whale shark pavilion, penguin hall, beluga theater and an evening fireworks parade. It is a core reason families visit Zhuhai.
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom opened in 2014 within the Chimelong International Ocean Resort on Hengqin Island and is known for combining marine animal exhibits with thrill rides. The park is divided into zones including Dolphin Bay, Polar Adventure, Walrus Mountain, Rainforest Flight, Hengqin Sea and Ocean Wonders. The must-see is the whale shark pavilion in Ocean Wonders, whose acrylic viewing window once set a Guinness World Record, offering close-up views of whale sharks and devil rays. The penguin hall and polar bear pavilion in Polar Adventure, and the beluga and dolphin theater shows, run on fixed schedules each day, so check the show timetable as soon as you enter. Thrill rides include the Parrot Roller Coaster, the Iceberg Roller Coaster and the 5D Castle Theater. Around 8 pm each evening there is a float parade and a fireworks and water show over Hengqin Sea, one of the park's highlights, so consider staying until closing. Tickets cost about RMB 350–400 on weekdays and RMB 450–500 on special days, with roughly 30% off for children and seniors. Two-day tickets are available, and combo packages with the International Circus City and Spaceship Park are also sold. Buy through the official mini-program and enter by scanning your ID card. Getting there: from Zhuhai Railway Station or Gongbei Port, take bus K10, K11 or the free Chimelong shuttle, about 40–60 minutes; from Hengqin Port, a taxi takes about 10 minutes. Guests staying at the resort hotels (Hengqin Bay, Penguin and Circus hotels) may enter the park early. Note: during summer and holidays, popular attractions have queues of over an hour, so arrive at opening. Outside snacks and water are allowed inside. Some outdoor attractions close in the rain.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–20:00 (until 21:00 on public holidays; check daily announcements)
Nearby sights
- Chimelong International Circus
- Wanzai Seafood Street
- Beishan Village
- New Yuan Ming Palace
- Shijingshan Park
- Lovers' Road & Fisher Girl Statue
- Meixi Memorial Archways
- Yeli Island