You’ve likely heard of China’s epic landscapes, from the serene beauty of Jiuzhaigou to the towering peaks of Zhangjiajie, as well as its dynamic cities like Beijing and Shanghai. But what if we told you there’s another dimension to exploration in China – one filled with screams, laughter, and incredible feats of engineering? China’s amusement parks are rapidly becoming world-class destinations, offering unforgettable experiences for thrill-seekers of all kinds.

Ready to add some serious excitement to your itinerary? Let’s explore the top amusement parks in China you won’t want to miss! Additionally, explore this curated selection of China’s most iconic tourist attractions.

Best amusement parks in China

Happy Valley Shanghai

The Happy Valley franchise operates amusement parks in several cities across China. This unique entertainment venue offers a variety of attractions suitable for children, live musical performances, a cinema, as well as numerous roller coasters and rides. Happy Valley in Shanghai covers an area of 863,500 square metres and is the fourth park to open in China. Visitors can spend a day exploring themed zones, including Sunshine Beach, Happy Times, Typhoon Bay, Gold Mine Town, Ant Kingdom, Shanghai Beach, and Shangri-La Woods. Among the most thrilling and popular rides are the Fireball, the Diving Coaster, and the Family Inverted Coaster.

Entry: Tickets for one-day entry start from CNY 230 (approximately HKD 230)

Timings: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.

Address: No.888, Linhu Road, Sheshan County, Songjiang District, Shanghai.

Check out the official website.

Other locations of Happy Valley:

• Beijing
• Nanjing
• Shenzhen
• Chengdu
• Wuhan
• Tianjin
• Chongqing
• Xi’an

Note: Since there are multiple Happy Valley amusement parks, each has different timings, ticket prices and attractions.

Universal Beijing, China’s top movie-themed amusement park

Discover the magic of Universal Studios through its iconic characters, which have inspired the creation of immersive experiences. This amusement park in China is divided into several themed areas: the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Transformers Metrobase, Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, Hollywood, WaterWorld, MinionLand, and Jurassic World Isla Nublar. Adventure rides you won’t want to miss include the Decepticoaster, Universal on Parade, Jurassic Flyers, Kung Fu Panda: Journey of the Dragon Warrior, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. To enhance your experience, consider staying at the themed Universal Studios Grand Hotel.

Entry: Tickets for one-day entry start from CNY 270 (approximately HKD 296)

Timings: 9 am to 9 pm.

Address: VM36+463, Tongzhou, China, 101123.

Check out the official website.

LEGOLAND Shanghai

China is home to the largest LEGOLAND in the world, located in Shanghai. Spanning 318,000 square metres, the new theme park and hotel features eight themed areas and over 75 interactive rides, shows, and attractions. It features a replica of Shanghai’s waterfront and the skyscrapers of the Lujiazui financial district, the world’s Big LEGO Coaster, a 60-metre-tall LEGOLAND Observation Tower and the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort. It is made from more than 85 million LEGO bricks.

Entry: Tickets for one-day entry range from CNY 319 to 599 (approximately HKD 350 to 656).

Timings: 9 am to 9 pm.

Address: LEGOLAND Shanghai, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai.

Shanghai Disneyland

Escape to the magic of Disneyland! This amusement park in China features Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Tomorrowland, Toy Story Land and Zootopia. Famous for its world-class entertainment and attractions, the park spans 3.9 square kilometres. Rides like Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure, Peter Pan’s Flight, TRON Lightcycle Power Run, Camp Discovery – Challenge Trails and Soaring Over the Horizon promise an exhilarating experience. They also have the Disneyland Hotel and the Toy Story Hotel, offering themed stays.

Entry: Tickets for one-day entry start from CNY 719 (approximately HKD 788)

Timings: 8:30 am to 9:30 pm.

Address: 4MV5+945, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 201205

Check out the official website.

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Zhuhai

Part of the Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort in China, the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is one of the world’s largest ocean-themed amusement parks. The focus behind this park is to make Zhuhai City the Orlando of China. Ocean Avenue, Dolphin Cove, Amazing Amazon, Polar Horizon, Hero Island, Mount Walrus, and Hengqin Ocean are the eight sections, creating a world where you can experience marine life and adventure simultaneously. You can interact with dolphins, whale sharks, belugas and polar bears at the many conservation centres.

Entry: Tickets for one-day entry start from CNY 395 (approximately HKD 425)

Timings: 9 am to 6 pm.

Address: 3GWP+VHX, Xiangzhou, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China.

Check out the official website.

Window of the World Shenzhen

Shenzhen has the Window of the World, which hosts marvellous reproductions of iconic monuments from around the world, including the Egyptian Pyramids, the Taj Mahal Mausoleum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and more. Travel the world in a day at this amusement park in China, spanning 480,000 square metres.

Entry: Tickets for one-day entry start from CNY 220 (approximately HKD 241)

Timings: 9 am to 11:30 pm.

Address: No.9037, Shen Nan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province.

Check out the official website.

Best time to visit amusement parks in China

The weather during the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn is great for outdoor exploration and spending a day at China’s amusement parks. The best times to visit are from April to May and from September to October, when you can enjoy the rides and attractions.

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