Chimelong Ocean Kingdom expansion
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Construction pix taken from southern Macao across the causeway. Can spot two coasters and one arena. Guess it's for a fish show. Anyone spot more?

It will open at the end of this year!

On 29 November 2010, the main body of the Chime-Long International Ocean Resort with an initial investment of 10 billion yuan kicked off the construction on Hengqin Island and is expected to become operational in 2013.

Also breaking ground is the “Ocean Kingdom” project, consisting of entertainment facilities, amusement rides, performances, high-tech experiences and animal watching as well as the dolphin-themed hotel with 1,888 guest rooms. Plans indicate that the ocean resort will cover Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin Hill and Dolphin Bay, with a total investment of over 20 billion yuan.

The entire project is being constructed in two phases. The first phase of 10 billion yuan involves mainly facilities in Fuxiang Bay and is due to become operational in 2013. The "Ocean Kingdom" is regarded as a "super theme park" with independent intellectual property rights. It is divided into eight themed zones, each consisting of the three main components of amusement designs, performances and animal watching.

The park will also house a night zoo, water world, the world’s highest ferris wheel, the longest wooden roller coaster as well as an advanced theatre.

The dolphin-themed hotel after completion is set to become the largest ecological-themed hotel in mainland China. It is expected that more than 20 million visitors from around the world will be attracted to the ocean resort once it is fully operational.

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hengqin_New_Area

One article states ¥3B and the other one ¥100B. Lol. The typical theme park world yakety-yack

More pics and detailed park info:
http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2012-02/13/content_672620.htm

But this article refers to 100 billion Chinese Remnibi...

It is reported, Zhuhai Chime Long International Ocean tourist resort Total investment of more than 200 billion yuan, the overall plan covers an area of 5 square kilometers, the first phase of the project investment of 100 billion yuan. Intends to build Asia's largest collection exhibition, amusement, hotel resort in one of the marine park, as a whole contains eight theme parks - Changlong Ocean World, Animal Kingdom, Ferris Wheel Park, Dolphin Bay Water Park, the sci-fi world, the World Garden birds in the world, Marina Beach Park. In addition, it will build a theme hotel, the International Convention and Exhibition Center, including three 18 -hole golf course, sports and leisure park, the International Ocean Grand Theatre, theme shopping mall, the International Yacht Club and ecological residential area.

http://etr.gzpcc.com/yantu/chinese/content.asp?ModuleType=2&ChannelID=2&id=94

Pictures taken August 2012:







Source:
http://qinhaiwanhr.soufun.com/bbs/2813054586~-1/138748642_138748642.htm

The theme park will consist of an on-water show centre and a ring road connecting the indigenous sea animal, mysterious Pacific, Indian Ocean adventure, wild Arctic, experiencing Antarctic, and crossing-the-Atlantic zones. The project will be initiated by the end of this year and be completed by the end of 2012.

Source:
http://stage01.deltabridges.net/news/macau-news/mega-ocean-world-planned-hengqin

June 23, 2009
Changlong Ocean World to be built at Hengqin

The Changlong Ocean World project on Hengqin Island, Zhuhai, recently announced its environmental impact assessment. The site of the first phase of Changlong Ocean World is located in Fuxiang Bay of Hengqin Island. Total project investment is estimated to cost over RMB3 billion.

The first phase project of Changlong Ocean World covers a total construction area of approximately 1.21 million sq m. Construction includes an ocean theme park, an international ocean world and outdoor recreational facilities. The entire project will cover a total area of 5 sq km. It will be Asia's largest ocean park incorporating exhibitions, an amusement park, as well as a hotel and vacation resort.

Source:
http://www.building.com.hk/view.asp?id=389

Status: under construction