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Parks, big days out, and places worth exploring.

Destination guide

Guangdong

Guangdong’s recent park history includes the successive opening of ride and water attractions within a growing resort.

The story behind the day out

Two different kinds of park in Guangzhou

Chimelong Paradise opened in Guangzhou on 7 April 2006. Chimelong Water Park followed in May 2007. The operator’s timeline distinguishes the two developments, showing a resort broadening its entertainment offer over consecutive years. Their shared brand does not make them a single park with one opening date. The sequence is an example of a destination developing complementary experiences around different kinds of recreation.

Sources & further reading

Historical sources checked 25 October 2026.

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