Pacific Underwater World Expo Museum

Pacific Underwater World Expo Museum

The Pacific Underwater World Expo Museum is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

The Pacific Underwater World Expo Museum is a large-scale, modern exhibition center jointly built by China and Singapore, focusing on displaying marine life and integrating science education with sightseeing and entertainment. The venue includes an 80-meter-long, 270-degree acrylic tunnel where visitors can enjoy various beautiful marine creatures and take in the breathtaking sights of the underwater world. Here you can also see fierce sharks, colorful coral fish, adorable penguins and seal siblings "Doudou" and "Benben" from Peru. The museum also offers a range of facilities including a motion theater, ocean-themed restaurant, computer classroom, and underwater lounge.

Located at the foot of Beijing’s Central Radio & Television Tower, the Pacific Underwater World Expo Museum is a joint venture between Singapore and China with a total investment of approximately 200 million RMB and a construction area of 7,000 square meters. It is a comprehensive, modern exhibition center that primarily showcases marine life and combines science education with sightseeing and entertainment. The Pacific Underwater World Expo Museum has been awarded the title of “Beijing Marine Science Education Base of the Chinese Society of Oceanography” by the Chinese Society of Oceanography. The service philosophy of the Pacific Underwater World is to popularize marine science knowledge through entertaining and educational experiences, enhance public awareness of the ocean, increase understanding of China’s marine conditions, and foster correct ocean-related values—so that more people can come to know, love, and protect the ocean.

Small Pond Area – Home to rare tropical freshwater fish and beautiful coral fish.

Penguin Pavilion – The playful and adorable penguin family "Kelly" from Peru.

Underwater Tunnel – A 270-degree transparent underwater tunnel that makes you feel like you're in the ocean.

Performance Area – Two exciting daily shows featuring the thrilling human-shark dance spectacle.

Seal Pool – Two charming spotted seals put on wonderful performances for you.

Touch Pool – Get hands-on with cute little sea creatures.

Motion Cinema – Take you into a fantastical movie world.

Marine Science Classroom – Regular lectures on marine science knowledge.

Computer Classroom – Free access to look up your favorite marine creatures.

Diving Entertainment – Visitors can swim with great white sharks in the deep blue.

Aquarium

The aquarium has a total water capacity of over 4,000 cubic meters and is home to hundreds of marine species, ranging from fierce sharks to colorful coral fish. It utilizes high-tech freshwater salinization systems and automatic underwater life support systems. The aquarium is managed by a team of over ten professional aquaculture specialists, aquarium engineers, and marine biology experts. Technicians in the aquatic laboratory conduct daily water quality analysis, scientific experiments, and fish disease inspections, ensuring that the more than 300 species and over 20,000 marine fish live comfortably and thrive as if in their natural habitat.

Motion Theater

The motion theater immerses you in the underwater world. The gift shop offers a rich selection of souvenirs for your shopping pleasure. After your tour, you can relax at the ocean-themed restaurant for a unique experience. The penguin pavilion is home to a delightful family of penguins from Peru. In the touch pool, you can personally feel the special sensation of touching sea creatures. The performance area features the hilarious acts of the seal siblings "Doudou" and "Benben." Experience the thrill of swimming with sharks and enjoy the unforgettable fish-feeding shows. Stroll through the 80-meter-long, 270-degree acrylic tunnel to witness the spectacular sight of fierce sharks dancing with divers; the colorful coral fish will delight and refresh your senses.

Underwater Tunnel

The underwater tunnel is the centerpiece of the Pacific Underwater World, stretching 80 meters in length. It features a closed-loop acrylic tunnel design ranging from 90 to 270 degrees. An electric conveyor belt carries visitors through the underwater passage, giving you the feeling of walking on the ocean floor without actually having to walk. You’ll be surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and schools of rare marine fish, taking in the mesmerizing sights of underwater marine life. The underwater world aquarium makes your dream of exploring the ocean depths a reality.

Transportation

Address: No. 11, West Third Ring Middle Road, Beijing, China, under the Central Radio & Television Tower

Transportation: Take bus routes 323, 374, or Yuntong 103 to Bayi Lake Station, located on the west side of West Third Ring Road.

Ticket Prices

Adults: 60 RMB; Students, seniors, and people with disabilities: 40 RMB; Groups: 50 RMB

Opening Hours

Peak Season: 08:00–18:00

Off-Peak Season: 08:30–17:30

Attraction Location

No. 11, West Third Ring Middle Road, Beijing, China, beneath the China Central Television Tower