Haichang Polar Ocean World

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Haichang Polar Ocean World is a marine mammal park in Chengdu, China and its address is No. 2039 South Section of Tianfu Avenue, Huayang Town, Chengdu, China. [1] It is similar to America's SeaWorld.

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The park offers many animal shows, including a sea lion show and a dolphin show, as well as exhibits on walruses, polar bear, beluga whales and various other marine life. [2] The park opened in 2010 and covers 70,000 square meters. Following an expansion in 2013, a 4-D movie theater was built. [3] People usually spend around 4 hours at the park. [4]

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References

  1. "Haichang Polar Ocean World Scenic Spot (Chengdu) - 2018". TripAdvisor . Retrieved 2018-10-20.
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