China Dinosaur Land

1. Introduction

China Dinosaur Land is located at No. 60 Hehai East Road, Xinbei District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is a comprehensive amusement park themed around dinosaurs, integrating museum exhibits, science education, entertainment, leisure, and performances. The park covers an area of 550 acres.

On February 1, 1997, the Changzhou Municipal Committee, the Changzhou Municipal Government, the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources, and the Ministry of Land and Resources signed an agreement to build the China Dinosaur Museum, with construction officially commencing on September 20. China Dinosaur Land opened to the public on September 20, 2000. During the May Day holiday in 2002, the park introduced attractions such as Sky Bungee, Summer Sled, and Dragon Sea Exploration. In 2003, the park expanded its planned area by 13.5 hectares. In July 2005, the Lubula Water Park officially opened. In the following years, China Dinosaur Land successively opened areas such as Kukesuke, Magic Rainforest, Dreamland Manor, Adventure Harbor, and Crazy Dino Man. By September 20, 2019, the immersive experience base, the Dinosaur Gene Research Center, was opened. Since its opening in 2000, China Dinosaur Land has received over 50 million visitors from around the world. The park consists of seven themed areas: Magic Rainforest, Kukesuke, China Dinosaur Museum, Lubula, Dreamland Manor, Adventure Harbor, and Crazy Dino Man. Its main attractions include the China Dinosaur Museum, 4D Roller Coaster "Dragon", Water and Fire Power, and Sky Tower. China Dinosaur Land has become one of China's most popular and beloved theme park brands.

As the "Oriental Jurassic Park," China Dinosaur Land was rated as a National 5A Tourist Attraction in 2010 and has since received titles such as "National Land and Resources Science Education Base" and "Outstanding National Science Education Base."

2. Geographical Environment

Global Dinosaur City is located within the modern tourism and leisure area of Changzhou New District, Jiangsu Province.

3. Historical Development

3.1 Construction Background

In 1996, the Fourth World Geological Congress was held in Beijing, where geological museums from various countries presented a collection of ancient animal fossils to the former Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources of China. To protect and display these treasures, the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources planned to establish a series of specialized branches of the China Geological Museum outside Beijing. The Changzhou Municipal Committee attached great importance to this initiative and, after active application, successfully secured the location for the Ministry's Dinosaur Park Museum in Changzhou.

3.2 Initial Construction

On February 1, 1997, the Changzhou Municipal Committee, the Changzhou Municipal Government, the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources, and the Ministry of Land and Resources signed an agreement to build the China Dinosaur Museum. Based on thorough research, a construction concept for the "Oriental Jurassic, China Dinosaur Land" was born, which applied modern technology to combine museum exhibits with entertainment, and science education with tourism. The groundbreaking ceremony for the China Dinosaur Museum took place on September 20. On September 20, 2000, the theme park centered on dinosaur culture—China Dinosaur Land—opened. With the China Dinosaur Museum as its core and the introduction of amusement rides, it became a comprehensive amusement park themed around dinosaurs, integrating museum exhibits, science education, entertainment, leisure, and performances, earning the nickname "Oriental Jurassic Park." Data shows that in its first year of operation, China Dinosaur Land welcomed over 1 million visitors, with total sales revenue reaching 50 million yuan.

3.3 Preliminary Development

On April 27, 2001, China Dinosaur Land held its first large-scale cultural fireworks gala, "Century Shock: Spring of Dinosaur Land." On its first anniversary, the park invited the "Same Song" program crew, with stars like Song Zuying and Jeff Chang making appearances, which significantly raised the park's profile. During the May Day holiday in 2002, the park introduced attractions such as Sky Bungee, Summer Sled, Dragon Sea Exploration, and a large-scale laser water show, further extending the park's theme of a "high-tech journey."

From June 28 to July 12, 2003, the Third Jiangsu Provincial Horticultural Expo was held at China Dinosaur Land. This event expanded the park's planned area by 13.5 hectares and laid the foundation for the future launch of various themed areas in the Dinosaur Kingdom. From May 1 to 7 the following year, China Dinosaur Land hosted the "Dinosaur Easter" event, with daily visitor numbers reaching 45,000, setting a record for the highest single-day attendance since its opening. From July 8 to August 28, 2005, the Lubula Water Park officially opened. Later, on October 1, 2006, the second-phase Lubula area of China Dinosaur Land was newly opened, with "Crazy Fire Dragon Drill" becoming a must-visit attraction for tourists.

On September 8, 2007, Jing Boran, Qiao Renliang, Fu Xinbo, and Zhang Dianfei became spokespersons for China Dinosaur Land, making it one of the earliest theme parks in China to employ celebrity endorsements. On January 23 the following year, the national treasure giant panda "No. 21" took up residence at China Dinosaur Land, welcoming the park's first living fossil. In 2009, China Dinosaur Land introduced a parade float project, which was warmly received by visitors. On April 27, 2010, the third-phase Kukesuke Grand Canyon of China Dinosaur Land opened with great fanfare. That same year, the Kukesuke area and the Harry Potter area were featured simultaneously in theme park magazines, placing them on par with world-class theme parks. On December 1, 2011, the first national standard for the theme park industry, "Theme Park Service Specifications," compiled by Dinosaur Land, was officially released and implemented. On May 1 the following year, the fourth-phase Magic Rainforest area of China Dinosaur Land opened, featuring China's only 4D roller coaster, "Dragon." Since then, the 4D roller coaster has become a new landmark of China Dinosaur Land, following the China Dinosaur Museum. On June 21, 2013, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce approved the registration of the "China Dinosaur Land" trademark, making it one of the few national-level trademarks in China.

3.4 Stable Development

On May 1, 2014, the fifth-phase Dreamland Manor of China Dinosaur Land officially opened. With its 1:1 recreation of cartoon scenes, it became China's first real-life parent-child play area that brought screen animations to life. On June 28, the sixth-phase Adventure Harbor street opened, and the new main gate, "Gate of Happiness," was officially put into use. On August 5, 2016, the family sports and entertainment center, Dino Man Club (Changzhou flagship store), opened grandly. On June 24 the following year, "Jurassic Water World" opened as an independent scenic area, and the park's optional dual land-and-water play mode was highly popular in the market. On June 30, 2018, the seventh-phase "Crazy Dino Man" area of China Dinosaur Land officially opened. On September 20, 2019, the immersive Jurassic real-scene experience base, "Dinosaur Gene Research Center," independently developed and constructed by the Dinosaur Land Group, opened grandly, offering visitors a new generation of immersive entertainment experiences.

On September 20, 2022, the upgrade and renovation plan for China Dinosaur Land's classic project, "Through the Jurassic," was completed, marking the start of a new round of overall planning revisions for the park. New products will also be gradually launched in areas such as Ancient Thorn Secret Realm, Lubula, Dinosaur Baby Dreamland Manor Phase II, and Jurassic Water World. Since its opening in 2000, China Dinosaur Land has received over 50 million visitors from around the world.

4. Park Layout

China Dinosaur Land covers an area of 550 acres and consists of seven themed areas: Magic Rainforest, Kukesuke, China Dinosaur Museum, Lubula, Dreamland Manor, Adventure Harbor, and Crazy Dino Man. The China Dinosaur Museum is located in the center of the park, Crazy Dino Man is on the west side, and Kukesuke is in the southwest corner. Adventure Harbor is located at the south entrance and exit of the park. Lubula is on the east side and includes Jurassic Water World. Dreamland Manor is in the northeast corner, and Magic Rainforest is in the northwest corner, housing the Dinosaur Gene Research Center.

4.1 China Dinosaur Museum Area

The China Dinosaur Museum is located in the central area of China Dinosaur Land and houses over 50 types of dinosaur fossils. Additionally, the museum features theatrical performances, 5D motion movies, a dinosaur DIY experimental zone, heavy machinery parade theme performances, and the "Forest Wonderland - Magical Tropical Paradise" theme amusement park.

4.2 Lubula Area

The Lubula area is located in the eastern part of the park and features attractions such as Hurricane Stone Formation Exploration, Brontosaurus Roller Coaster, Crazy Fire Dragon Drill, and Tsunami (open in summer), as well as performances like the Lubula Theater. There are also carnival games in Lubula.

4.3 Kukesuke Area

The Kukesuke area is located in the southwest corner of China Dinosaur Land and includes five ride projects: Sky Tower, Water and Fire Power, Wing Soar, Flying Over Dinosaur Mountain, and Dragon God Ancient Tower, as well as performance projects such as Sea Lion Theater, 4D Special Effects Cinema, Canyon Patrol, and Magic Theater.

4.4 Magic Rainforest Area

The Magic Rainforest area is located in the northwest corner of China Dinosaur Land and features游玩项目 such as Roller Coaster "Dragon" (4D roller coaster), Dinosaur Gene Research Center, Elf Tribe, stunt theater "Dinosaur Island Crisis," and Rainforest Adventure Expansion Base.

4.5 Dreamland Manor Area

The Dreamland Manor area is located in the northeast corner of China Dinosaur Land and serves as a place for children's play and parent-child interaction within the park. It is divided into areas such as Metropolis, Gashapon Tower, Rony Town Circus, Rotating Lollipop, and Isalika City, encompassing over ten parent-child play projects. These include亲子乐园, Dinosaur Music Fountain, Little Dragon Play Castle, Rotating Lollipop, motion-sensing games, AR interaction "Walking with Dinosaurs," and green screen theater "Adventure in the Cretaceous," among others.

4.6 Crazy Dino Man Area

Crazy Dino Man is located on the west side of the park and mainly features游玩项目 such as霹雳摩托, Super Roller Coaster, Crazy Singing Disc, Colorful Windmill, and Crazy Dino Man Stage.

5. Key Attractions### 5.1 Dinosaur Gene Research Center

As East China's first mega-sized technology-themed experiential project integrating multiple world-class technologies, the Dinosaur Gene Research Center is themed around a mysterious dinosaur incubation base, creating realistic dinosaur living scenes. It employs a complete storyline that runs through the environment, plot, and entertainment attractions, with experiential configurations across various aspects such as set design, audiovisuals, special effects, storytelling, costumes, props, social interaction, and merchandise. The project is divided into two parts: the Research Center building (indoor walking experience area) and the Paleo-ecological Restoration Area (outdoor vehicle experience area). The building interior includes an entrance hall, archive room, monitoring room, laboratory, boarding/alighting area, supply station, etc., providing visitors with a comprehensive immersive experience.

5.2 D-SHOW

The brand-new original fantasy "D-SHOW" in 2021, independently developed by the Dino-Man team as an original national brand, is a new integrated land, sea, and air light-and-shadow fantasy spectacular. It pioneers a visual feast that combines eight stage technologies, including 3D light-art installations and 3D mapping projection.

5.3 4D Overlord

The roller coaster reaches a maximum height of 79 meters, accelerating instantly to 126 km/h with 5G gravitational force. It combines features of various roller coasters like suspended and seated types. Using wing-extended seating pods where riders sit completely suspended on either side of the track, with non-fixed pods, it is the world's third and China's first 4D roller coaster.

5.4 Flying Over Dinosaur Mountain

Located in an integrated dark space, Flying Over Dinosaur Mountain is completely different from outdoor roller coasters. Visitors ride in pterosaur-shaped vehicles accompanied by sound, light, and sensor special effects, not knowing what changes lie ahead, making it quite thrilling.

5.5 Water & Fire Power

Manufactured by Italy's Zamperla, this ride seats 36 people per cycle. Riders sit in seats that are lifted 13 meters into the air when the machine starts. The seats then roll like waves, flipping riders forward and backward in the air, with jets of water spraying beneath their feet and flame special effects, performing difficult rolls.

5.6 Tower of Babel

Visitors sit around the "Tower of Babel" structure and are lifted to a height of 80 meters within seconds, then suddenly accelerate into a free fall, returning to the original position also within seconds, allowing visitors to instantly experience both weightlessness and hypergravity on one ride.

5.7 King Kong

This attraction is the latest equipment from HUSS, inspired by the movie "King Kong." Passengers enter a patrol vehicle, which King Kong simultaneously lifts and shakes. When the vehicle reaches King Kong's face, special effects begin: sound, fog, glowing eyes, and seat vibrations. The ride can carry 24 visitors at a time, reaching a maximum height of 12 meters.

5.8 4D Movie

"Pterosaur Knight" 4D Movie: Watch the most realistic 4D movie under a giant screen, sitting in special effects seats to feel wind, rain, and vibrations, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a beautiful landscape with various rare birds, exotic animals, and a dinosaur world.

5.9 Soaring Wings

This ride can accommodate 32 people per cycle. Visitors lie prone on the equipment and are carried 9 meters into the air as the machine rotates, swinging side to side, diving down, and pulling up vertically, allowing visitors to experience various flying sensations.

5.10 Crazy Fire Dragon Drill

This suspended ride can carry 40 visitors, swinging up to a maximum height of 44.5 meters. It combines rotation, gliding, and weightlessness simultaneously. The entire structure is 27 meters tall, with the highest swing point 44.5 meters above the ground and a maximum swing amplitude of 120 degrees.

5.11 Mystic Haunted House

Mystic Haunted House, commonly known as a "ghost house," is a custom-made haunted house for the park by one of the world's renowned haunted house production companies. Covering over 1,000 square meters, it features dozens of terrifying scenes such as "Mutant Evil Dragon," "Mummy Resurrection," "Wicked Spirit Bats," "Biohazard Crisis," and "Deadly Wall."

5.12 Brontosaurus Roller Coaster

The Brontosaurus Roller Coaster is Dino Park's first large-scale roller coaster project. A platform with 40 seats travels along over 90 meters of winding track forming an inverted "M." Within less than a second after launch, the train rapidly accelerates to 40 km/h, and at the 15-meter highest point, it tilts and inverts, giving riders intense sensations of hypergravity and weightlessness.

5.13 China Dinosaur Museum

The China Dinosaur Museum is the core and soul of China Dinosaur Park, an ocean of dinosaur科普 knowledge and a specialized museum that centrally displays the most concentrated collection of Chinese dinosaur fossils within the park. The total area of the museum is over 20,000 square meters, with the dragon head's highest point reaching 71 meters and the dome's highest point reaching 36 meters. It has become a landmark building for Changzhou's tourism industry.

6. Cultural Activities

6.1 Performance Programs

From June 28 to September 1, 2024, the main performance programs at China Dinosaur Park are divided into 5 categories: Theater, Parade, Stage, Street Show, and Installation Drama.

6.1.1 Theater

Includes 6 performance programs: The Magic Book Adventure (Magic Show) at the Dreamland Magic Performance Theater, Lu Le Returns Home (Musical) at the Lubula Theater in the Lubula Area, The Heart of the Guardian in Dinosaur Kingdom (Fantasy Drama) at the Dinosaur Museum Theater in the China Dinosaur Museum, Dinosaur Island Crisis (Stunt Show) at the Rainforest Area Stunt Theater, Mile De Fou Leng by the Dino-Man Alliance in Hall Three of the Dinosaur Museum, and Fun Sports Meet (Animal Show) at the Sea Lion Theater in the Cooksuk Area.

6.1.2 Parade

Includes 2 performance programs: The Deep Sea Soldiers Grand Parade at the Military Square and the Fluorescent Float Grand Parade around the main road of the China Dinosaur Museum.

6.1.3 Stage

Includes 4 performance programs: Summer Star Wet Party at the Crazy Dino-Man Stage, Ice and Fire Song Stage Show at the Crazy Dino-Man Stage, Fantasy 3D Show at the Dinosaur Museum Sunken Plaza, and Electro Party Water Carnival at the Water World Wave Pool Stage.

6.1.4 Street Show

Includes 8 performance programs: Cute Dragon Attack inside the exit of the Dinosaur Gene Research Center, Storm Trial (Acrobatic Performance) in the Cooksuk Area, Raptor Attack on the Parade Avenue, Bubble Water Carnival at the Dreamland Small Stage and Dreamland Magic Performance Theater Small Stage, Music Wheel Percussion Show at the Guide Pavilion, Superstar Meet & Greet at the Dreamland Magic Performance Theater Small Stage, Exploring the Cretaceous at the front area of the Crazy Dino-Man Stage, and Encountering the Jurassic at the Dinosaur Gene Research Center.

6.1.5 Installation Drama

Includes 5 performance programs: Dinosaur Kingdom Phantom Light Show in the Adventure Port Block, Voice of the Fire Dragon in the Crazy Dino-Man Area, Canyon Warrior in the Cooksuk Canyon Area, Sacred Fire Night at the Military Square in the Cooksuk Canyon Area, and Fairy Dance Party in the Magic Rainforest Area.

6.2 Dinosaur Culture Festival

China Dinosaur Park deeply explores dinosaur culture and creatively launched the cultural festival brand "Dinosaur Culture Festival," which has become a benchmark event in China. From March to June each year, a dinosaur cultural feast composed of thematic科普 exhibitions, fun研学 classes, interactive entertainment experiences, original cultural performances, and many other activities attracts numerous dinosaur culture enthusiasts to visit.

6.3 Dinosaur International Carnival

From June to August, China Dinosaur Park enters the Dinosaur International Carnival period, with the Peak Water World in the Lubula Area opening simultaneously, making it a mega water-and-land park in East China. During the summer vacation, the carnival launches a night water狂欢 mode, offering a 13-hour狂欢 feast daily. Multiple attractions within the park联动, surrounding visitors 360 degrees from visual, tactile, auditory, gustatory, and other aspects. It successively hosts internationally trendy狂欢 events like "Cool狂欢," "Thai狂欢," "Samba狂欢," and "Cowboy狂欢."

6.4 Halloween Season

Every Halloween, Dinosaur Park launches a night park operation lasting about a month, with different haunted houses presented each year. From the launch of "Erin's World" in 2017 to 2020, the overall storyline has also evolved through iterations from "Return of the Magic Dragon," "War of the Six Armies," "Reignited War," to "Braving the Secret Realm."

6.5 Dinosaur New Year Season

Approaching the New Year, China Dinosaur Park also launches diverse activities such as Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve Music Festival, "Trendy Winter Music Night," and "《Eternal Starry Night》 Drone Sky Show," bringing visitors全新 experiences that are both festive and full of technological flair.

6.6 Spring Festival Activities

Every year during the Spring Festival, China Dinosaur Park hosts numerous表演 activities. During the 2024 Spring Festival, China Dinosaur Park策划 a series of Spring Festival activities themed around "Light and Shadow Art Festival." Building upon the原有 night tour light shows and themed attraction游玩, and under the theme "Dragon Soaring in Prosperity, Fortune Shining on the New Spring," it created 10祈福迎新 fireworks shows. New additions included七彩灯光秀 and音乐情景舞台 performances. Additionally, during the Spring Festival, China Dinosaur Park also had other activities such as the "Warm Treasure奇趣 Magic" Floral棉袄 Troupe, New Year国潮, and随机 distribution of New Year红包 for good luck.