Shenzhen Happy Valley

Happy Valley Shenzhenis a theme park in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Opened in 1998, it is the first of the Happy Valley theme park chain. Covering an area of 350,000 square metres (86 acres), the park is composed of nine themed areas including Spanish Square, Cartoon City, Mt. Adventure, Gold Mine Town, Shangri-la Woods, Sunshine Beach, Typhoon Bay, Playa Maya Water Park and Happy Times. The park encompasses nearly 100 exciting games for adults and children. Every day in the park, there are excellent performances in different styles, such as magic, acrobatics and extreme sports.

The Playa Maya Water Park is open for five months each year, and is themed after the Mayan civilization with buildings and statues in Mayan architectural styles. Outside of the park a Happy Line monorail train has a stop near the entrance of Happy Valley. In addition, the attractions you must watch out for are the Space Port, Gold Mine Train, Suspended Looping Coaster and Shoot the Cute. Inside, there are several restaurants such as the KFC or Kentucky Fried Chicken – a chain of fast food restaurants based in the US. The Space Port launches you up to 60 meters in the air and drops you down all of a sudden.

Cartoon City is a paradise not only for children, but for adults as well. In addition to all of that, visitors can enjoy some of the new games such as Froghopper and Forest Climbing on the Adventure Mountain. A Russian troupe Star of Saint Petersburg presents their folk dance and acrobatics in the Happy Theater. The Valley is a fast becoming park and is one of Shenzhen’s first parks with catering, accommodation, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment facilities.

To the east of the Cartoon City, there is the exciting Mt. Adventure with dense woods and beautiful flowers. 'The Space Shot' here would bring you the breathtaking experience of rising up to 60 meters (about 197 feet) high within 1.8 seconds and falling down freely like a water drop. Go on walking and you will reach the Gold Mine Town. The set is based on a small flooded mine town in North America. People can experience a thrilling escape from a 'flood' on the Gold Mine Train. The Gold Mine Workshop offers people a chance to forge a steel keepsake.

Then, in the peaceful and mysterious Shangri-la Woods, is the Blue Moon Hollow portrays with mountains, caves, waterfalls, bears, tercels and many other animals. On the charming Sunshine Beach, with various wonderful shows by many excellent players, the Happy Valley Extreme Sports Camp provides a fashionable high time.

The most exciting place in the valley is Typhoon Bay, a small dilapidated fishing village. People can try 'Shooting the Chute' with the highest fall in the world. Beside that, the Top Spin brings you high into the sky followed by a sudden turn-over. Feel the pressing sound of wind and screams. In Happy Times, as well as interesting games, the 4D film is a totally different experience from traditional ones.

Facilities and service for tourists in the park are pretty good. There are over 100 colorful entertaining items here for young and old. The amusements and sightseeing spots, the hotel, shops and restaurants are ready all the time. Apart from all those, there will be celebrations in Christmas and other festivals. Free Wifi is also spread all over the park.

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