Window of the World

The Window of the World (zh-cp|c=世界之窗 (alternatively 小人国)|p=Shìjiè zhī Chuāng) is a theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares. The 108 meter (354 ft) tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal all in proximity to each other are all part of the appeal of this theme park.

There are also a wide selection of international restaurants and mini exhibitions on famous figures from world history. Window of the World allows you to eat Mexican food, see the Niagara Falls then wander around Angkor Wat. The site takes at least half a day to explore and every day ends with a firework and laser show.

Admission is 120 yuan (or 50 yuan after 7:40 pm). Persons between 65 and 69 are half price, while seniors 70 and over are admitted free (ID required). Children whose height is between 1.1 and 1.4 meters are also half price, with children under 1.1 meters free.

Skiing and snow tubing are available at the "Alps Indoor Skiing".

In the evening, one can enjoy "Fervorous Paris Nights" at "Caesar's Palace". Spectacles include young bikini-clad women prancing on stage to the music of Tom Jones' "Sex Bomb".

Transportation

Since late 2004, when the Shenzhen Metro was opened, tourists have been able to reach the Window of the World conveniently via subway, using Line 1.

In media

In his autobiographical graphic novel "Shenzhen", Guy Delisle visits the park with a Chinese acquaintance.

List of major attractions in the Window of the World

"Europe" Region

* Houses of Parliament, Britain
* The Mazes, Britain
* Stonehenge, Britain
* The Louvre Pyramid, Paris, France
* Buckingham Palace, Britain
* London Tower Bridge, Britain
* Saint Michel Abbey, France
* Notre Dame de Paris, France
* The Eiffel Tower, France
* Versailles Palace, France
* L'Arc de Triomphe, France
* Fountains at Jardin du Luxembourg, France
* The Aqueduct at Nimes, France
* Court of the Lions in Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
* The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Church, Italy
* The Colosseum of Rome, Italy
Sea God Square, Rome, Italy
* The Great Steps of Spain, Italy
* Cologne Cathedral, Germany
* Venice and St. Mark's Square, Italy
* The Piazza della Signoria, Italy
* The Idyllic Sights of Windmills and Tulips, Netherlands
* The Acropolis of Athens, Greece
* The Wall and Clock Towers of Kremlin, Russia
* Saint Basil's Cathedral, Russia
* The Matterhorn, Switzerland

"Asia" Region

* The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand
* Gyeongbok Palace, South Korea
* Itsukushima Shrine, Japan
* Shirasagi Castle in Himeji, Japan
* Modhera Sacred Well, India
* Borobudur, Indonesia
* The Angkor Wat, Cambodia
* The Taj Mahal, India
* Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Myanmar (Burma)
* The Tower of Kuwait
* Merlion, Singapore
* Mount Fuji, Japan
* Arabian Square of Islamic Mosque & Coffee Pot

"Oceania" Region

* The Dwelling-Houses of the Māori inhabitants, New Zealand
* The Sydney Opera House, Australia
* The 100-Metre High Fountain

"Africa" Region

* Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Egypt
* The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt
* The Dwelling-Houses of African inhabitants
* The Ivory Gate, Kenya
* The Africa Safari Park, Kenya

"Americas" Region

* Disneyland, U.S.A.
* Mount Rushmore National Memorial, U.S.A.
* The White House, U.S.A.
* Skyscrapers in Manhattan District, U.S.A.
* Mount Corcovado, Brazil
* The Statue of Liberty, U.S.A.
* The Houses of Parliament of Brasilia, Brazil
* The Totem-Poles of North American Indians
* The Statues of Warriors, Mexico
* The Capitol Building, U.S.A.
* Jefferson Memorial, U.S.A.
* Lincoln Memorial Hall, U.S.A.
* The Globose, Mexico
* The Statues of Easter Island, Chile
* Linear Drawings at Nasca, Peru

Other Regions

* Asia-style Street
* Islamic Street
* Church of Europe-Style Street
* Johann Strauss Music Square, Austria
* The Square of the Atmosphere
* God's Hand

External links

* [http://www.shenzhen.gov.cn/ Shenzhen, China government Web site]
* [http://www.jayceooi.com/2007/10/07/window-of-the-world-at-shenzhen-china/ Blog about Window of the World]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/windowoftheworld/ Window of the World photographs on Flickr]