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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Amusement parks, hospitality, restaurants, tourism, cultural industry |
| Founded | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 1989; 36 years ago (1989) |
| Headquarters | Guangzhou, China |
| Area served | Guangdong area |
| Number of employees | 10,000 |
| Website | Chimelong Group |
Introduction
| ChimeLong Group Co., Ltd | |||||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 广州长隆集团有限公司 | ||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 廣州長隆集團有限公司 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | Guangzhou ChimeLong Group Co., Ltd | ||||||||||
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Chimelong Group, (chinese: 长隆集团）established in 1989, is a leading cultural tourism conglomerate integrating theme parks, resort hotels, cultural performances, distinctive dining, business conventions, and educational programs. With the cultural and tourism industry at its core, Chimelong aims to become a “world-famous cultural and tourism brand”. Over 35 years, the Group has developed two world-renowned cultural tourism resorts: Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort and Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort. Together, they feature six major theme parks, eight resort hotels (with a total of over 10,000 rooms), and three international circus theaters. The Group’s third resort, Qingyuan Chimelong, currently under construction, promises an immersive forest wildlife theme. Ranked among the top theme park groups globally, Chimelong welcomes over 40 million visitors each year. Guided by its mission to “create joy and share happiness” and driven by core values of “innovation、 dedication、sincerity、excellence”, Chimelong has become a beloved brand for visitors from around the world.
Resorts
Chimelong Guangzhou Resort
China’s First One-Stop, All-Inclusive Tourist Resort to Win the “World’s Best Theme Park” Award Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort is the first large-scale comprehensive theme park resort under Chimelong Group. This flagship resort of Chimelong Group features a range of world-class theme parks and theatres, including Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Paradise, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park, Chimelong International Circus, and a selection of top-tier hotels such as the Chimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda Hotel, and Chimelong Xiangjiang Hotel. It is not only the largest and highest-standard themed resort in China but also home to the highest number of theme parks in the country. Recognized as one of China’s first national 5A-level tourist attractions, Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort is also a National Cultural Industry Demonstration Base, a National Science Education Base, a National Tourism Technology Demonstration Zone, and a National Nighttime Cultural Tourism Consumption Hub. Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort is often hailed as “China’s Most Popular One-Stop Tourist Resort” and “Guangzhou’s City Landmark”. As the only Asian representative, it ranked among the top three in the “World’s Best Theme Park” awards by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), marking a historic milestone as the first mainland Chinese theme park to win this prestigious industry award. Since 2008, Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort has consistently welcomed over 10 million visitors annually, with a record-breaking 21 million visitors in 2019. This places it among the leading theme park resorts worldwide. The resort also provides over 10,000 jobs and has driven significant economic growth in the surrounding area. Beloved by visitors and recognized by the industry, Chimelong’s tourism offerings have become a preferred choice for both domestic and international tourists, making Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort a top destination for leisure, relaxation, and cultural experiences in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
- Attractions
- Hotels
Chimelong Zhuhai Hengqin Resort
Located in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort is an extraordinary marine-themed destination that integrates theme parks, resort hotels, cultural performances, business conventions, and leisure dining. The resort features Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Chimelong Spaceship, Chimelong Kaka Theater, and Chimelong Theatre, as well as a variety of hotels including Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, Chimelong Penguin Hotel, Chimelong Circus Hotel, Chimelong Spaceship Hotel, and Chimelong Ying Hai Hotel and Apartments. Among these, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom stands out for its remarkable achievement of setting seven world records. In 2014, it was honored with the “Outstanding Achievement Award” by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), marking the first time a Chinese theme park received this “Oscar-level” recognition in the industry. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom continued its streak of excellence by winning TEA awards in 2017 and 2018 for the innovative “5D Castle Cinema” and the spectacular “The Journey of Lights Parade”. On September 16, 2023, Chimelong Spaceship opened for trial operations, setting another seven world records. The resort is also home to the China International Circus Festival, which has been successfully held seven times. Additionally, Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel was named “World’s Leading Themed Hotel” at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in both 2014 and 2015, and it claimed the title of “Best Theme Hotel in China” at the TTG China Travel Awards in 2019 and 2020. In May 2024, Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort was officially designated as a national-level tourist resort by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Chimelong International Ocean Resort is located in Hengqin, Zhuhai, China and opened in 2014.
- Attractions
- Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
- Hengqin Theatre, Circus
- Chimelong Theater
- Chimelong Spaceship – An Ultra-Large Indoor Theme Park
- Hotels
- Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel
- Chimelong Penguin Hotel
- Chimelong Circus Hotel
- Chimelong Ying Hai Hotel and Apartments
- Chimelong Spaceship Hotel
Chimelong Qingyuan Resort
Chimelong Qingyuan Forest Resort is located in Qingyuan, Guangdong, China and is under construction. The park will feature an 88-metre tall building named “Giraffe Castle” and the world's largest aviary, occupying an area of 5 hectares. The four-themed hotels will provide a total of 3,500 rooms.
- Attractions
- Hotels
Honors and Awards
| In April 2019, Chimelong Hotel was honored with the 2019 TTG China Travel Awards as “Best Theme Hotel in China”, making it the only hotel in China to receive this prestigious award for 11 consecutive years. |
| In 2020, Chimelong Wildlife Park achieved significant success in animal breeding, with notable breakthroughs including the breeding of Komodo dragons, Aldabra giant tortoises, white-faced sakis, beavers, black pond turtles, wreathed hornbills, Raggiana birds of paradise, cassowaries, zebra sharks, and South China tigers. Among these achievements, the giant anteater twins born at Chimelong Safari Park marked the first successful birth of giant anteater twins in Asia, while two zebra sharks hatched at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai became the first of their kind successfully bred in Guangdong Province. The Group established 12 research centers, including those focused on giant panda conservation and fish conservation, promoting scientific research and innovations in the conservation of rare wild animals and science education. |
| In 2020, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and consulting firm AECOM Economics released their annual rankings, with Chimelong Water Park in Guangzhou once again topping the list. In 2019, the park welcomed 3,014,000 visitors, marking its seventh consecutive year as the world's most visited water park from 2013 to 2019. |
| On November 8, 2021, Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort was awarded the title of “National Tourism Science and Technology Demonstration Park” by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It was one of the first parks in the country to receive this honor and the first national-level tourism science and technology demonstration park in Guangdong Province. |
| In 2022, Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort was included in the second batch of “National Nighttime Cultural and Tourism Consumption Hub” by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In 2022, Chimelong Paradise in Guangzhou and Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai were both named “2022 Best Theme Parks in China” by the Institute for Theme Park Studies in China. |
| On July 30, 2022, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai proudly launched its new project, the Super Mammoth Parade. Developed entirely in-house, the Super Mammoth is the largest and tallest rideable mammoth-themed mechanical device in the world. It was awarded the “Best Theme Park Entertainment Project of 2022”. |
| On September 23, 2023, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) honored Su Zhigang, Chairman of Chimelong Group, with the title of “World Tourism Ambassador” |
| On September 16, 2023, Chimelong Spaceship began its trial operations, setting a remarkable seven Guinness World Records, including for the world’s highest seated capacity motion simulator, the world’s largest aquarium, the world’s largest aquarium tank, the world’s largest indoor artificial wave, the world’s largest indoor amusement park, the world’s largest living coral exhibit, and the world’s largest curved projection screen. |
| On November 15, 2023, at the 30th Thea Awards, presented by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), “Bermuda Storm”, a simulator ride at Chimelong Spaceship in Hengqin, Zhuhai, won the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award. |
References
- Williams, Ian (December 9, 2014). "Panda Triplets Are Reunited With Mother Juxiao at Safari Park in China". NBC News.
- Joe Kleiman (9 January 2017). "World's Largest Aviary and Tallest Theme Park Building in Works For Chimelong's Newest Resort". InPark Magazine.
External links
- Chimelong (in Chinese)
- About Chimelong (English)
| Chimelong Group | |
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| Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort, Guangzhou |
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| Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort, Zhuhai |
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