If you are exploring the outskirts of Guangzhou in the Tianhe District at Dongpu, you will find Grand World Scenic Park, a former amusement park spanning 710,000 square meters. Originally built with an investment of approximately 56.7 million yuan, this expansive site was designed around replicas of iconic global landmarks. While it once welcomed crowds seeking international sights in one location, visitor numbers declined just a few years after its opening, leading to severe financial difficulties for the operation.
Today, your visit offers a look at a unique location in transition rather than a bustling theme park. By 2017, most of the park's replica attractions had fallen into disrepair, and the property was being rented out for wedding photography backdrop sessions. The site also has a complex history, including worker contract disputes and security incidents reported between 2005 and 2009.
Following widespread public attention regarding its long-term abandonment, the government officially reclaimed the land in 2022 after reaching an agreement with the park operator. As local authorities rearrange the land use planning, you can observe a fascinating piece of Guangzhou's urban development history that captures how former mega-attractions evolve over time.
What to see at Grand World Scenic Park
- Replicas of global landmarks built across a 710,000-square-meter site
- Original 56.7 million yuan former amusement park investment
- Decayed attractions rented out for wedding photography as of 2017
- Government-reclaimed land following public attention over abandonment
Visiting tips
Keep in mind that the government reclaimed this former theme park in 2022 to rearrange its land use planning after years of disrepair.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Grand World Scenic Park is easy to reach on Guangzhou’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Huaisheng Mosque and Guangzhou Opera House. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Guangzhou travel guide.
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