As the scorching summer arrives with relentless heat, the summer vacation market is booming with soaring "thermal energy". In Qianwan, sizzling water-themed attractions have taken center stage. No water fun, no summer! Here’s a guide to max out your joy. Why not take advantage of this weekend to cool off and dive into the season?
While the outdoors sizzles, the newly opened Ningbo Jingtu Ocean Park offers a dreamy indoor escape, quickly becoming a favorite for family trips in less than 2 weeks. With enchanting mermaid shows, adorable polar penguins, and charming South American sea lions, the park features over 300 fish species, 20,000+ marine creatures, and thousands of land and aerial animals, blending entertainment with education to foster marine conservation awareness. Since its opening, it has welcomed an average of 2,000 visitors daily, peaking at 5,500 in a single day.
Boonie Bears Bay, home to the Jingtu Ocean Park, has launched a wave of water attractions. Its recently reopened water park features four highlights, namely Boonie Bears Water Village, Happy Slides, Hurricane Bay, and Giant Typhon, crafting a dreamy aquatic kingdom for families. The light-and-water show beneath the Ferris wheel promises unforgettable summer memories.
Splashing water brings instant joy, and non-stop splashing means endless fun! The two-month Ningbo Fantawild Summer Carnival has kicked off, offering immersive day-and-night experiences like water-splashing frenzies and "Light-Year" firework shows. Beyond this, Fantawild twin parks boast many summer staples. At the "Soaring Valley" rafting ride, visitors can feel the thrill of high-speed waves and weightlessness while marveling at cascading water curtains. The "Water Combat Camp" lets guests board battleships, arm themselves, and splash around in laughter. Indoor cooling attractions like "Flooding Jinshan Temple" and "Love in the Milky Way" deliver extraordinary refreshment…
Water, water, everywhere! "Aqua-elemental" Happy Live Park is Qianwan’s top summer retreat, with 20+ large-scale water rides like Rainbow Racer, Hurricane Funnel, Deepwater Anaconda, and Kiss of the Mad Shark across indoor and outdoor zones. It also features an infinity pool, themed restaurants, a sand island lounge, and events like the "Tipapa Tribe Water Show". A 1,500 m2 sunshade over the beach area and shaded rest zones ensure worry-free outdoor fun. Upgraded activities include bubble battles, EDM parties, character meet-and-greets, and fireworks, etc. Why not ride the wave together? It’s reported that daily visits have topped 10,000.
For water fun paired with hot springs, the Muye Hot Spring is the wellness choice in summer. With a 270° spa hall, infinity pools, and a pine-scented courtyard, it proves that water play can be soothing, not just thrilling. After exhilarating water activities, unwind with a therapeutic soak, you can strike the perfect summer balance.
The misty Jiangnan wetlands come alive in summer. You can stroll through rain gardens, past blooming lilies or cruise on boats, where "trees grow in water, water flows through woods, and people wander as if in a painting". A limited-time wetland birdwatching route lets visitors observe herons up close by kayak, exploring jungle secrets.
At dusk, you can try "City Boat" on the Baoyun Lake in the Binhai New Town. Glide on a yellow duck boat as breezes blend light and water, passing landmarks like the Urban Exhibition Hall and sculpted bridges. What an immersive showcase of the city’s charm!
More water fun spots await your discovery!