Located in Xinbei District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, this 5A-rated national tourist attraction covers approximately 100 acres, with its core China Dinosaur Park spanning 75 acres. As China's first large-scale integrated resort themed on dinosaur culture, it features 7 themed zones, over 50 extreme rides, and a 1,260-meter-long "Jurassic Rafting" course. The park boasts more than 60 life-size dinosaur replicas, including a staggering 38-meter-tall animatronic "King Kong" dinosaur that performs roaring shows every 15 minutes.
History & Culture
Changzhou's dinosaur connection began in 1996 with local fossil discoveries that formed the basis of China Dinosaur Museum. The park combines Hollywood special effects technology with Chinese paleontological research, notably in its "Dinosaur Gene Research Center" that recreates American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews' 1909 Gobi expedition. The 2010-expanded "Kuksuk Canyon" zone (named after the Mongolian word for dinosaur) features authentic Late Cretaceous stratigraphic displays on cliff walls.
Key Attractions
- China Dinosaur Museum - Its treasure, the 125-million-year-old Sinosauropteryx fossil, is displayed alongside holographic recreations of dinosaur extinction. The 40m-diameter dome theater screens 4D educational films daily.
- Crazy Fire Dragon Drill - Asia's largest pendulum ride swings 120 degrees, reaching 44m height with 4G acceleration in 3.5 seconds.
- Jurassic Passage - An 18-minute flume ride through 4 geological periods featuring 12 animatronic dinosaurs, culminating in a 26m waterfall plunge.
- Dinosaur Gene Research Center - Immersive track ride using AR to demonstrate DNA extraction, with operational electron microscopes in lab scenes.
Culinary Delights
- Dino Egg Ice Cream - Mango sorbet in chocolate shell, cracked open with geology hammer-shaped spoon
- Jurassic BBQ Platter - Marinated ribs served on volcanic stone grill with dinosaur tableware
- Fossil Chocolate - 75% dark chocolate with trilobite mold, includes archeology tool kit
- Changzhou Sesame Cake - Intangible cultural heritage pastry with osmanthus filling, shaped like dinosaur footprint
Travel Guide
- Tickets: ¥260 (all rides included), Night ticket ¥150 (after 4 PM)
- Itinerary: Morning at museum → Kuksuk Zone at noon → Crazy Fire Dragon → Gene Center → Night parade
- Transport: 25-minute taxi from Changzhou Airport or take Y2 shuttle from railway station
Pro Tips
- Weekdays see 50% fewer visitors than weekends/holidays
- Official app shows real-time ride wait times - hit major attractions before 10 AM
- For kids under 1.2m, choose gentler options like "Dino Fairyland"
- Summer essentials: sunscreen as some queues have limited shade
- Locker rental charges hourly - store large luggage at hotel