More stunning than Okinawa’s – Chimelong’s “Ocean Kingdom” aquarium offers a seamless, unobstructed view

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

When it comes to the most spectacular aquarium in Asia, many travelers must have seen the “Kuroshio Sea” at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium with their own eyes. Standing 10 meters high, 35 meters wide, and 27 meters long, with a volume of 7,500 cubic meters, this massive aquarium displays spectacular marine life such as whale sharks and manta rays. Standing before it, one can’t help but feel the insignificance of humans against the vastness of the ocean. But besides the “Kuroshio Sea,” there’s alsoChimelong Ocean Kingdomin Guangzhou-Zhuhai, whose seemingly borderless aquariums are equally amazing.


▲ Ultra-wide-angle, super-sized aquarium. (Photo / Provided by Eastern TV Travel)

Adjacent to Macau and located in Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom’s Whale Shark Aquarium stands nearly 40 meters tall and holds 31,000 cubic meters of water, making it the world’s largest marine fish exhibition hall—twice the size of the second-ranked Georgia Aquarium in the U.S.The Whale Shark Aquarium is home to up to 15,000 rare and exotic fish species and features the world’s largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 39.6 meters long, 8.3 meters high, and 0.65 meters thick. Connected using the world’s most advanced technology, the endless underwater view is a visual spectacle, truly an unrivaled marine wonder.

The Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Whale Shark Aquarium holds five Guinness World Records: the largest aquarium — with a total water capacity of 48.75 million liters; the largest single aquarium tank — with a water capacity of 22.7 million liters; the largest acrylic panel — measuring 39.6 meters by 8.3 meters; the largest aquarium viewing window — also 39.6 meters by 8.3 meters; and the largest underwater observation dome — with a diameter of 12 meters, situated above the tunnel structure of the Whale Shark Aquarium.

▲ Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom’s “Polar Icebreaker.” (Photo / Screenshot fromChimelong Tourist Resort’s official fan page)

In addition, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom has innovatively introduced two major attractions: the “Underwater Interactive Boat” and the “Underwater Restaurant.” The “Underwater Interactive Boat” is a large-scale underwater-themed restaurant featuring the world’s largest marine aquarium, allowing guests to see the fish in the Whale Shark Aquarium through the glass while dining alongside 15,000 rare marine creatures. Covering an area of over 1.3 million square meters, Ocean Kingdom is the world’s largest marine-themed amusement park, offering top-tier rides, rare animal exhibits, large-scale theatrical performances, dining, shopping, and a variety of integrated entertainment and multi-functional experiences. It’s a highly recommended destination for any traveler who gets the chance to visit.