Aliens might not have taken over the world just yet, but one look at Chimelong Spaceship in Zhuhai might have us thinking differently. We can chill though, because instead of extraterrestrials, this spaceship is home to the biggest indoor theme park in China. Heck, in the Universe.
The best part is that it’s not too far from Singapore. If you’re thinking about heading here for your next vacay, here’s what you can look forward to.
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Chimelong Spaceship is more than just a theme park. It’s a part of Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort – a gargantuan resort that sits in the city of Zhuhai, China. The city is only a short 1-hour drive from Macau and ~2-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong, which makes it pretty accessible for Singaporeans.
This futuristic marvel also holds a whopping 7 Guinness World Records:
Sheesh, talk about being the MVP.
If you’re bored of our local theme parks, then make a beeline for the amusement rides within the Universe Paradise zone. Here’s where you’ll find attractions like the 304-seater Bermuda Storm motion simulator and the Deep Sea Submarine, which will actually bring you underwater.
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Besides the massive theme park, visitors can also look forward to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It boasts 38 tanks housing roughly 300 species of marine life, spanning 15 themed zones. Intertidal walk enthusiasts can look out for Coral Secret Realm, which houses the largest living coral reef exhibit in the world.
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The Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China has 2 floors with 30 different attractions spread across 13 zones. Families with young children will definitely enjoy the 2nd floor, where the amusement rides are. One of the attractions you should try is the Cosmic Paradise, where you’ll be in makeshift boats and will spin you around in circles.
Other fun attractions here include a giant swinging ship and a fish spinner ride where you can go up and down as you please. The one downside of these rides is that they only have a few seats, so be prepared for quite long wait times.
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Outside of the amusement park are animatronics that bring the sci-fi setting to life all around you. Come around during specific showtimes and you’ll get to check out these figures in action.
Chimelong Spaceship has quickly joined the record ranks since its soft launch on 16th September 2023. These are just some of the park’s many zones.
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Single-day passes start at $58.55 for adults and $41.09 for children and senior citizens. Admission is free for children under 3, or kids below 1m in height on the day of the visit. Most of these tickets must be reserved in advance – at least an hour before participating in the activity.
There are also 2-day tickets (from $114.25) and a Spaceship Paradise Parent-Child Play and Learn package (from $170.59) which includes a guided tour by a Mandarin-speaking instructor. You could also add a Manatee Discovery Tour package (from $101.35) on top of your regular ticket if you wish to spend more time with the marine life.
The hotel at night is quite the sight.
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Located right in the heart of the resort is Chimelong Circus Hotel, which honestly is an attraction in its own right thanks to its Venetian-style exterior. The hotel sits just a 3-minute walk from Ocean Kingdom, making it a convenient option for tourists.
There are 730 family-friendly rooms here, as well as fun circus-themed amenities like play zones, a merch store, and an all-you-can-eat food court. The kiddos can also enjoy magic shows at the nearby International Circus City.
Book a stay at Chimelong Circus Hotel.
MBS is that you?
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Alternatively, you can book a stay at Chimelong Spaceship Hotel, which looks like the distant cousin of our very own Marina Bay Sands. It even has a heated infinity pool up high on the 28th floor, so get ready to get your IG game on while here.
There are frequent firework shows you can watch from the pool too.
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Book a stay at Chimelong Spaceship Hotel.
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Getting to the city of Zhuhai isn’t too complicated. While there are no direct flights, Singaporeans have the option of reaching the city via Macau or Hong Kong, both being ~4-hour flights from Changi Airport.
The quickest way would be to hop on a 20-minute ferry ride – a one-way trip costs MOP35 (~S$5.69), with a return trip costing MOP48 (~S$7.97) – from Macau’s Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal to Zhuhai Wanzai Port, which departs every 30 minutes from 8am till 4.15pm.
So if you’re looking for something not too far but beyond our usual suspects like Thailand and Malaysia, hit up Chimelong Spaceship. Don’t forget to get some sick architecture shots in the process!
Cover image adapted from: Trip.com, Klook
Article originally published on 4th October 2023. Last updated by ‘Arifah Malik on 28th October 2025.
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