Located in the Fengtai District of Beijing 16 kilometers from the city proper, the World Park in Beijing is one of the largest miniature theme parks in Asia with 106 models of the most famous sites from 14 countries and regions the world over. Such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pharos of Alexandria, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Japan's Katzura Imperial Villa, etc are all available here.
With an area of 46.7 hectares, the World Park is divided into five areas: Asia, Africa, Europe, America and Latin America. Taking a speedboat one can have a "global voyage;" and if one takes a battery-operated car, he can sightsee around the park. The "Special Joy Adventure City" is a cinema with the latest technologies, and by visiting the "Modern African Primitive Folklore Exhibition" one can experience the life of the original inhabitants of Africa. From May to October, the park holds the cultural activities of various countries. In the park visitors can taste the cuisine of various countries and buy the tourist souvenirs of various countries.
Since its opening in 1993, the Beijing World Park has received 1.5 million visitors annually. Besides, the park has added new items every year. Of China's theme parks, the Beijing World Park is outstanding in term of its exquisite architecture, rich and colorful activities and cultural atmosphere. Visitors can travel the world in one day, and the park has become a window displaying the culture of various countries.
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