Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Ultimate Guide!

"Mom, look! A whale shark just swam right over our heads!" When my 5-year-old niece screamed while leaning against the 63-meter-high acrylic glass, my hand holding the phone was trembling—the giant shadow in this deep blue ocean is the confidence behind Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom’s global theme park dominance! This "Deep Sea Metaverse," built with an investment of 20 billion yuan, holds 7 Guinness World Records, 3 major theater performances, and a cyborg ocean epic featuring 1,500 drones in formation. With an average cost of 800 yuan per person, you get a 3,000 yuan quality experience. This guide will unlock "cheat mode" ways to play!

🚗 Transportation Crash Guide: 3 Ways to Reach the Deep Sea Kingdom Instantly

🚄 High-Speed Rail Fans Must-See

Guangzhou South → Zhuhai Station (56 minutes, 70 yuan) → Exit and turn right to take the "Chimelong Tourism Shuttle" (5 yuan/person, 30 minutes direct).

⚠️ Pitfall Alert: Unofficial taxis outside the station quote 100 yuan per car, but the meter fare is only 65 yuan!

✈️ Air Travelers Perks

Zhuhai Jinwan Airport → Take the airport express line (30 yuan/person, 1 hour direct) → or taxi (carpool 40 yuan/person).

💡 Hidden Tip: Buy tickets in advance on the "Zhuhai Airport Express" WeChat public account and choose front-row seats first!

🚗 Self-Driving Notes

Navigate to "Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Parking Lot 2" (80 yuan/day capped), pass Nansha Bridge before 8 AM to avoid morning rush hour.

🅿️ Money-Saving Hack: Park at Hengqin Bay Hotel parking lot (free), then take a 5-minute shuttle bus direct.

🎫 Ticket Strategy: Save the Cost of One Underwater Restaurant Meal

🔥 Must-Buy Combos

✅ 2-day ticket + Hengqin Bay Hotel package (including Water World): Adults 1,288 yuan/person, children 899 yuan/person

✅ Women's Day Special: March 1-8, women get 25% off tickets (395 yuan → 296 yuan)

✅ Night Ticket: Entry after 4 PM (198 yuan), focus on fireworks show + roller coaster!

💡 Hidden Benefits

Stay at Chimelong hotels to enjoy:

✔️ Early entry 30 minutes before opening

✔️ Exclusive lanes with no queues

✔️ Free luggage storage

🐳 7 Must-Do Legendary Experiences: Surreal Magical Moments

1️⃣ Whale Shark Aquarium Overnight Stay

Lie in a tent in front of the world’s largest acrylic glass and watch moonlight ripple over manta rays’ backs. Limited to 20 groups/day, book 1 month in advance!

2️⃣ 5D Castle Cinema

Motion seats spray mist and blow wind; when 1,000 virtual manta rays swim beneath your feet, the whole audience screams! Best seats: middle area, rows 5-8.

3️⃣ Ocean Defense Battle

At 8 PM, Hengqin Sea hosts a cyborg ocean epic:

✔️ 1,500 drones form endangered species totems

✔️ Water flyers breathe fire and soar

✔️ 300-meter fireworks waterfall lights up the night sky

Prime viewing spot: 50 meters directly in front of the whale shark sculpture.

4️⃣ Beluga Whale Kiss

After the theater show, lucky audience members get a wet "ocean kiss" from a beluga whale. Seating tip: queue 40 minutes early, choose front 3 rows in the center.

5️⃣ Parrot Roller Coaster

128 km/h dive, the humid scent of tropical plants mixed with weightlessness creates an adrenaline storm! Thrill level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

6️⃣ Iceberg Roller Coaster

Pass through biomimetic floating ice where polar bears swim, then plunge from a 6-story height into a pool—remember your raincoat!

7️⃣ Penguin Restaurant Breakfast

Guests at the Penguin Hotel enjoy exclusive breakfast at 8:30 AM, dining alongside emperor penguins through glass—super cute!

🗺️ 48-Hour Power Tour Route: Triple the Fun by Avoiding Crowds

🌅 Day 1: Deep Sea Pilgrimage + Mechanical Carnival

09:30 Park opens, head straight to Whale Shark Aquarium (capture drone silhouette photos)

10:30 Underwater interactive boat (through the underwater tunnel)

11:00 Front row at Beluga Theater

12:30 Iceberg Roller Coaster (queue reduced by 50%)

14:00 Dolphin Theater

16:00 Water Flyers performance

19:15 Night light parade, ride Parrot Roller Coaster backwards

20:00 Fireworks show prime viewing spot

🌇 Day 2: Ecological Exploration + Hidden Side Quests

08:30 Penguin Restaurant breakfast

09:30 Polar Bear Pavilion (15°C, bring a jacket)

10:30 Rainforest Lift Tower (overlook the whole island)

12:00 Manatee Pavilion blue light mode (opens after 6 PM)

14:00 Badge collection plan (14 badges exchange for limited edition plush toys)

16:00 Hengqin Pier Night Market (oyster chicken pot with craft beer, 80 yuan per person)

🍽️ Deep Sea Flavor Voyage: From Whale Shark Feast to Local Street Food

💎 Premium Choices

🍴 Underwater Restaurant (next to Whale Shark Aquarium): Pan-seared silver cod with white wine, whale sharks swim outside the arched dome, 300 yuan per person.

🍦 Polar Energy Station (Penguin Pavilion exit): Penguin-shaped ice cream (28 yuan) with hot cocoa, dispels the chill of the cold experience.

🍜 Must-Try Classics

🦪 Hengqin Pier Night Market:

✔️ "Cheng Bo Fansha Shop": Fansha taro (15 yuan/serving)

✔️ "Qiu Jie Food": Salt and pepper mantis shrimp (88 yuan/jin)

✔️ "Nanxin Desserts": Double-skin milk pudding (12 yuan/bowl)

📸 Photo Bomb Guide: 9 Spots to Flood Your Social Media

1. Whale Shark Aquarium big fish tank: Snap at 3 PM when whale sharks swim to the center

2. Penguin Pavilion semicircular tunnel: Silhouettes of swimming penguins are dreamy

3. Beluga Pavilion cave: Rapid burst shots when belugas pass by

4. 5D Cinema exit: Use light and shadow for cyberpunk style

5. Rainforest Lift Tower: Shoot panoramic island views from the top

6. Hengqin Sea railing: Backlit portraits with fireworks background

7. Dolphin Bay glass wall: Capture dolphins leaping out of water

8. Polar Bear Pavilion ice cave: Use blue lighting for a cool vibe

9. Park benches: Use colorful buildings as a backdrop for fresh Japanese-style photos

💡 Hardcore Survival Manual: Avoid Pitfalls + Ultimate Experience

🎒 Gear Revolution

✔️ Bring a folding stool (parade waiting essential)

✔️ Selfie sticks banned in theaters

✔️ Waterproof shoe covers (must for Iceberg Roller Coaster)

✔️ Power bank (rent in park 5 yuan/hour)

⏰ Time Management

✔️ Download "Chimelong Tourism" app to check queue times

✔️ Book ride-hailing 30 minutes before closing to avoid traffic

✔️ Less crowded Monday to Thursday; buy fast pass on weekends

🎁 Hidden Perks

✔️ Birthday month ID holders get commemorative badge

✔️ 10% off admission wearing Hanfu

✔️ Collect 10 different venue stamps to exchange for small gifts

"Turns out the ocean can be played like this!" When the last cold firework falls into Hengqin Sea and the drone swarm draws the migration path of humpback whales in the night sky, this ocean fantasy built by human imagination has long surpassed entertainment boundaries. It teaches children touching the wet skin of belugas to respect life, helps young people staying overnight in the whale shark aquarium understand the ecological codes of the dark deep sea, and turns every roller coaster scream into a sincere tribute to nature’s power.

Interactive Topic: Which attraction caught your eye? Share your travel wish list in the comments, and we’ll pick 3 lucky friends to win whale shark plush toys! 🎁