Splendid China (Shenzhen)

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Splendid China (Chinese: 锦绣中华, Pinyin: Jinxiu Zhonghua) is a comprehensive miniature area reflecting the history, culture, art, ancient architecture as well as the customs and habits of various nationalities in China. It is one of the world's largest scenery parks in the amount of scenarios reproduced. The park is developed and managed by one of the major Travel and tourist corporation - The China Travel Services.

[edit] Location and traveling there

It is situated by the Shenzhen Bay in a tourist area of Oversea Chinese Town (OCT) in Shenzhen, Special Economic Zone of China.

Splendid China is a 35-40 minute train ride from Lo Wu metro station (Line 1 of Shenzhen Metro), or 30 minutes by bus (bus number 101 or mini-bus 23 are two examples).

[edit] About the park

Over 100 major tourist attractions have been miniaturized and laid out according to the map of China. Most attractions have been reduced on a scale of 1 to 15. It is divided into Scenic Spot Area and Comprehensive Service Area. The entire park covers 30 hectares.

There are cars and trains to transport visitors around the park, making it possible to visit the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Temple of heaven, Three Gorges Dam, Potala Palace and the Terracotta Army in one day.

The park also hosts several shows depicting various events in Chinese History (e.g. a horse riding show depicting a battle led by Genghis Khan), Chinese Cultural Show, etc. Some of the shows are only performed on weekends.

Park entry cost is 120 Yuan for an Adult person. There are some concessionary entry tickets available for Elderly, Students and groups.

[edit] Other information

A Splendid China was also built in Orlando, Florida in 1993. It featured similar models of The Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City and Potala Palace. The park closed in 2003.

Asteroid 3088 Jinxiuzhonghua named after the park.

China Folk Culture Villages is adjacent to this park.