Live Your Best Lives
In the hot summer, for Guangdong people, only air conditioning and watermelon can prolong their lives. But in Zhuhai Chimelong, you can not only prolong your life, but also have the same ice cellar as the penguins!
As China's top ocean theme park, it's truly massive! There's so much to enjoy! How can you maximize your experience and maximize your value? This guide will cover four key areas: food, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment.
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, located in Zhuhai's Xiangzhou District, Hengqin, covers over 6,000 mu (approximately 1,000 acres) and comprises Ocean Kingdom, Circus World, Penguin Hotel, Hengqin Bay Hotel, Circus Hotel, and the newly added Yinghai Hotel Apartments. Ocean Kingdom comprises eight themed areas: Ocean Avenue, Dolphin Bay, Rainforest Flight, Ocean Wonders, Polar Expedition, Walrus Hill, Hero Island, and Hengqin Sea.
2.1 Arrival at Zhuhai
All over the country - plane - Zhuhai Jinwan Airport - there is a special bus directly to Zhuhai Chimelong
Flights: 10:00 10:20 11:30 12:30 14:30 16:00 17:00 18:00
2.2 High-speed rail arrives in Zhuhai
All over the country - fly high-speed rail - Gongbei Station - there is a special bus directly to Zhuhai Chimelong
Flights 9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10, 12:40, 13:10, 13:40, 14:10, 14:40, 15:10, 15:40, 16:10, 16:30
2.3 Self-driving
This is direct navigation.
2.4 Others
If your departure point is elsewhere in Zhuhai, you can take Didi, or take bus No. K10, K11, 14, 63, or 86 to Chimelong Station;
If you depart from Guangzhou Chimelong, you can take the free shuttle bus;
In addition, there are buses from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and Haizhu Bus Station to Zhuhai Chimelong.
First of all, let’s talk about the tickets. During the summer vacation, the official ticket price of Zhuhai Chimelong is 428 for adults, 338 for students, and 315 for children. Generally speaking, it is more cost-effective to book tickets on a travel app.
Tips:
Opening hours: 10:00-20:30 (ticket checking stops 2 hours in advance).
Ticket collection method: Please collect your ticket at the ticket machine with the ticket collection voucher code, or swipe your second-generation ID card to collect your ticket.
Ticket policy: Children under 1.0m (inclusive) are free (only one child can be brought with each full ticket); children between 1.0m (inclusive) and 1.5m (inclusive) can purchase child tickets, seniors over 65 years old (ID cards are required to enter the park) can purchase senior tickets, and children over 1.5m must purchase full tickets.
Special note: One-day tickets can only be used once and cannot be used for repeated entry into the park; two-day tickets allow unlimited entry and exit into Ocean Kingdom during the visit and must be used for two consecutive days. Tickets must be checked and fingerprints collected on the first day of the park visit. Tickets will be deemed used after verification. Tickets must be presented and fingerprints verified on the second day of the visit.
【Warm Reminder】
1. You can bring one 600ml bottle of water into the scenic area, but no food.
2. Some facilities have height and physical requirements. Please consider your own health conditions before participating.
3. For the safety of the public and children, the park is not allowed to use "parent-child safety ropes" and selfie sticks are prohibited in amusement facilities, gatherings, and crowded areas.
4. In severe weather conditions that cannot meet the requirements for safe operation of equipment (such as lightning, rain, snow, hail, heavy fog, rainstorms, typhoons, etc.), some large-scale outdoor amusement projects will be suspended and the park performances will be temporarily canceled or partially canceled.
Necessary items for admission to the park
1. Sun protection: The sun in Guangdong is very strong, even Africans say they can't stand it. So if you're outdoors, please bring sunscreen, a parasol, and a change of clothes. The interior of Chimelong is very cool, so if you're going to the penguin house, you'll need to bring a small jacket. Don't worry, hahaha
2. Rain gear: Rainy days in Guangdong are also very respectable, and they are trending on the Internet in a matter of minutes. Bring an umbrella and a disposable raincoat (which can also be used when playing motorized activities)
3. Drinks, water, and food (if you can avoid security checks). After all, the food in Chimelong is quite expensive.
4. Electronic products: power banks, data cables, cameras, selfie sticks
5. Finally, you need to get a map and the park performance time, and mark the place where you want to watch the performance.
Tips:
Attached is the performance time:
5D Castle Cinema: 09:30-20:30, every 20 minutes
Dolphin Theater: 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 5:00, 6:15
Sea Lion Theater: 11:30, 12:45, 14:30, 15:45, 17:30, 18:45
Moby Dick Theater: 11:00, 12:15, 13:45, 15:00, 16:15, 18:00
Heroes Celebration: 3:30 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:20 PM
Refreshing Summer Water Cruise: 3:00 PM
Water Safari Show: 4:00 PM
Ocean Luminous Parade: 7:15 PM
Ocean Defense: 20:00
Note: The data comes from the official website, and the final performance time is subject to the performance time of the day
Parrot Roller Coaster
The ultimate roller coaster in Zhuhai's Chimelong Park, with its multiple 360-degree flips and high-altitude plunges, is the largest and most thrilling ride in the entire park. A must-see for adventurous riders!
Thrill level: 5 stars, comparable to the roller coaster in Guangzhou Chimelong
Tips: Go in as soon as the park opens. The earlier you go, the better. Otherwise, you will have to wait in line for an hour.
Iceberg Roller Coaster, Super Rapids
These two rides are a perfect combination of roller coaster and water rafting. The Iceberg Coaster gets a 4-star rating, while the Super Rapids gets a 3-star rating. Both are incredibly fun! There's a splash when you swoop down, so be sure to bring a raincoat.
Whale Shark Hall
This is a popular spot and is very suitable for taking silhouette photos. The jellyfish change into different colors under the light, which can only be described as dreamy.
The whale shark aquarium truly made me feel like I was in the ocean. Looking up, I could see the dome tunnel and manta rays flying overhead—so adorable! There's also an underwater interactive boat ride, perfect for parents and kids.
Penguin House
I recommend the Penguin House because the penguins are so cute! The temperature is very low to provide a good living environment for the penguins, so I recommend bringing an extra jacket if you're traveling with children. You can see that although the emperor penguins are clumsy on land, they are incredibly agile in the water. The seabed is the penguin's "sky."
Beluga Whale Pavilion
It's also because beluga whales are so cute, hahaha. They even playfully spray water from time to time, which is really adorable! Beluga whales mainly live in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Their calls are varied and their expressions are quite rich. When you look at them directly, they seem to be smiling. I'm so adorable!
Evening performance
Fireworks display (20:00-21:00)
This massive extravaganza, featuring lights, fireworks, projections, and special effects, takes place every night at 8 p.m. A must-see! A must-see! A must-see! It's truly breathtaking! It's on par with Hong Kong Disneyland, and even better.
It brings together special effects such as fountains, projections, drones, aerialists, motorboats and fireworks. The fireworks are really beautiful! It is worth the price of admission
Chimelong Circus (20:00-21:30)
If you stay in Chimelong for two days, you can also go to the Grand Circus for the evening show on the second day.
Ocean Luminous Parade (19:00-20:00)
This also won the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award". The lineup is huge, there are many floats, and the light and shadow changes are rich. During the viewing process, the performers will often interact with the audience.
Daytime performances:
Beluga Theatre, Sea Lion Theatre
Many variety shows seem to have been here, with celebrities acting as keepers. There's a reason they're so popular: first of all, the beluga whales are so cute! Their smiling lips and clever nature are so appealing. The keepers and the whales interacted so well, and we even had some interaction while watching. The Chimelong Theater staff are great at setting the mood, and the experience was fantastic.
5D Castle Cinema
Children will love this experience, as it's very realistic and gives you a truly immersive feeling. It tells the story of following Kaka on an ocean adventure, with scenes like flying, diving, and fighting. It's also located close to the park entrance.
Water Trapeze
It looks good, but it will be very hot in the summer, so you need to be prepared with sun protection.
Regular park tour routes
Enter the park during opening hours and follow the map to tour the park counterclockwise.
1-day tour (suitable for young men and women)
Admission (10:00) 5D Pavilion/Parrot Roller Coaster - Whale Shark Pavilion - Beluga Whale Theater - Polar Bear Pavilion - High Speed Rafting - Lunch - Penguin Pavilion - Sea Lion Theater - Ocean Luminous Parade - Ocean Defense War
2-day tour (suitable for families)
Admission (10:00) 5D Pavilion - Dolphin Theater - Dolphin Bay - Summer Cool Speedboat - Lunch - Manatee Pavilion - Water Flyer - Whale Shark Pavilion - Undersea Interactive Boat - Dinner - Ocean Luminous Parade - Ocean Defense War
Admission - Super Rafting - Sea Lion Theater - Lunch - Penguin House - Polar Bear House - Beluga Whale Theater - Dinner - Circus Show
I'm sure many bloggers have mentioned the above, but I discovered this hidden Easter egg myself at Chimelong. What makes it special is that you can get up close and personal with marine animals, which is a very experiential experience and perfect for family outings! It's sure to satisfy your curious little one's thirst for knowledge, hahaha. Each session costs 1,500 yuan per person, not including park admission.
1. Little Whale Shark Keeper: Explore the whale shark's habitat behind the whale sharks; prepare food and feed the world's largest fish, the whale sharks; ride a transparent acrylic boat to observe and learn about rare marine fish up close; observe the shark breeding process and explore the mysteries of shark reproduction.
2. Little Dolphin Keeper: Visit dolphins' homes and explore their lives behind the scenes; make nutritious jelly to feed the smart and cute dolphins; conduct daily physical examinations to reveal the physiological indicators of dolphins; and have close interactions.
3. Little Penguin Keepers: Science experts will take children on a journey into the world of ice and snow, where they will meet the adorable Antarctic penguins. Children will learn how to select fresh and healthy food for penguins, understand their appetites, and experience feeding them. Children will also enter the penguin habitat and identify different species. Keepers will also demonstrate and instruct children on how to weigh penguins.
4. Manatee Caregiver: Get to know the life of manatees and prepare and feed them with experienced conservation experts. Observe and learn about the manatees, also known as "mermaids," up close.
5. Beluga Caretaker: Meet beluga whales face to face; make bait with experienced conservation experts and interact closely with beluga whales
Zhuhai Chimelong Resort currently has three theme hotels, each with its own unique features. You can choose according to your needs.
This dolphin-themed hotel offers interactive dolphin experiences. Each room is luxurious, and Chimelong Water World is also located within the hotel. While it's the farthest from Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, you can still reach the park via Fuxiang River Yacht.
Room types: There are resort garden view rooms (3rd-6th floors), deluxe garden view rooms (7th-15th floors), sea view rooms (3rd-15th floors), and executive rooms (16th-20th floors). These rooms have the same area of 45 square meters. In addition, there are slightly larger family rooms (1 double bed + 1 boat-shaped bed) and large suites of 100 square meters.
Featured themes: Dolphins, Water World
Luxury: 5 stars
Distance: 4 stars
Price: 3 stars
With penguins as the theme, penguin elements can be seen everywhere. There is also a penguin house in the hotel where you can watch penguins while eating. It is closest to the Ocean Kingdom.
Featured theme: Penguin
Luxury: 4 stars
Distance: 5 stars
Price: 4 stars
With circus elements as the theme, it creates a fairy-tale colorful world; located between Penguin Hotel and Hengqin Bay Hotel, it is suitable for tourists who want to watch the circus at night.
Featured theme: Circus
Luxury: 3 stars
Distance: 4 stars
Price: 5 stars
Camping underwater in the Whale Shark Pavilion! Sleeping with eight whale sharks and looking up to see manta rays floating by is so dreamy, it really feels like spending a night under the sea!
The underwater camp currently offers three areas: the underwater area, the deep sea area, and the ocean view area. Services include a tent for two people, a sleeping bag for one person, and breakfast for the next day. Bathrooms, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower gel, and shampoo are also provided. This is a great place to stay if you're looking for a tranquil whale shark experience.
