Grand World Scenic Park (simplified Chinese: 世界大观; traditional Chinese: 世界大觀) is a former amusement park located at Dongpu, Tianhe District on the outskirts of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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| Location | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
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| Coordinates | 23°08′55″N 113°25′11″E / 23.148716°N 113.419697°E |
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | 1995 |
Description edit
The park covers a total area of 710,000 square meters. The total investment in the park is about 56.7 million yuan.[1] The park features replicas of global landmarks.
Closure edit
A few years after opening, visitor number declined and the park got into financial trouble. As of 2017, the park is rented by a wedding photography business, with most of the attractions being in disrepair.[2]
Worker relations edit
Since 2005 four fights have been reported by Guangzhou police between the amusement park and Yongshida workers. The disputes involve contracts, power supplies, and dormitories.[3] On April 7, 2009, 40 men rampaged through the park destroying equipment and attacking workers with fishing forks, sticks, knives, iron bars and guns.[3] Six security guards were hurt, including one who was shot. Police arrested 13 people in connection with the attack and seized 16 suspects in Guangdong province.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Guangzhou Grand World Scenic Park. "Guangzhou Grand World Scenic Park." Profile. Retrieved on 2009-04-16.
- ^ "We Snuck Into Guangzhou's Creepy Abandoned Amusement Park". 22 June 2017.
- ^ a b Shanghaidaily.com. "Shanghaidaily.com." 13 arrested over attack at park. Retrieved on 2009-04-16.
- ^ "Police arrests 16 suspects in mob fight in S China city".
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