Sprawled across an expansive area of 200,000 square meters Xiaomeisha Sea World is a mega family-oriented leisure hub the likes of which is found nowhere else in the Chinese Republic. Renowned as the leading marine life theme park in the country this captivating enclosure in the Xiaomeisha Scenic Area of Shenzhen is a tourist highlight like no other in the what is locally known as the Hawaii of the Orient. Conveniently located within 17 miles of the city centre the Shenzhen Xiaomeisha Sea World first opened its doors to curious visitors in 1998 and has grown steadily since to become the nation’s premier theme park for marine-based activities and attractions. Housing a whopping nine aquariums and countless museums the locale also boasts two breathtaking gardens as well as its own island.
The chief highlights at Xiaomeisha Sea World are of course concentrated around its larger than life aquariums. The Fish Aquarium for example boasts a collection of 500 rare marine species with more than 6000 marine creatures inhabiting its confines. The Fish Tank of Treasures and the Multicoloured Fish Tank in this enclosure also features exotic marine species while the nearby Shark Aquarium is not for the faint of heart. Housing more than 30 shark varieties the venue is teeming with zebra sharks, bull sharks, white tip reef sharks and lemon sharks to name a few. The ‘Dancing with Sharks’ show is a must-have experience for visitors to this section of the Sea World while the Whale Aquarium with its massive inhabitants is equally intriguing. A collection of 600 shell fish varieties are displayed at the Shell Museum whereas Ocean World is a tunnel expedition that takes guests through Robinson Crusoe’s epic journey and many other famous fables from global folk lore.
Other enticing exhibits include the Home of Arctic Foxes and the Polar Bears’ Home where the magnificent creatures are enclosed in an environment reminiscent of their natural habitats. The Science and Technology Museum is another popular stopover for kids while the 16 regular performances on offer at the venue which includes Magical Mermaids, the Undersea Figure Dance, Deep Sea Diving, Enthusiastic Underwater Ballet and the Wedding under the Ocean are also worth one’s time.
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