SPOT THE ERROR - SHENZEN 1

found at the ticket booth of Window of the World, Shenzen

WINDOW OF THE WORLD, SHENZEN - PART 3

The journey to the other parts of the world  continued. If you were planning to visit this park and had the intention to explore by walking, make sure you are physically fit and also wear the right kind of shoes. There were other means of transportation in the park but they were not free.

THE UNITED STATES

HOLLAND

 

We came across this roller coaster ride when we saw people were queuing up. The line was short so we decided to give it a try by paying 20 yuen each. This was actually a roller coaster from the era of coal mining many years back. The carriage was made of wood, the seat was like what you would find in an old bus or train. There was no security latch that would hold you from falling out of the coaster and the only safety equipment was ONE VERY LONG safety belt that would strap across two people. The ride was scary but the people did not scream much. I was even asking Shafiq why were these people very quiet. That was the most traditional roller coaster ride I had ever experienced.

There was another coaster ride but it was not in operation on that day.

 

who is that on the wall?

For the more adventurous and strong one, you could try rock climbing at one spot of the park. Again, you will have to pay 20 yuen for that. Everything was charged at a flat rate here it seemed: the tram ride, the rent for putting on the colourful costumes, getting around the park on the train, going up on the lift up the Eiffel Tower, etc.

SOUTH AMERICA

 PARIS

Even though this structure was smaller from the original version, it was still considered a gigantic work of art and architecture. We went up the small lift to be on a higher level of the tower. We spent the short time there observing the scenery below and around. My main concern was when the wind was blowing strong, would the tower sway as well? *scary thought*

the view from the top

LONDON

 Westminster Abbey

 

One whole day of walking finally came to an end. It was a place worth going. Although the structures were all fake, we had enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Kudos to the people who had surely spent hours rebuilding and reconstructing the famous landmarks from all over the world.

WINDOW OF THE WORLD, SHENZEN - PART 2

There were definitely  more things to see as we explored more countries and continents as well. I knew some buildings or landmarks but some I did not.

TAJ MAHAL, INDIA

A JAPANESE HOUSE AND PALACE

AUSTRALIA

HAWAII

THE VATICAN

(someone please correct me if I am wrong)

This one I know:

THE MERMAID OF COPENHAGEN

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WINDOW OF THE WORLD, SHENZEN - PART ONE

1st December ~ Can you travel around the world in just one day? Yes, you can if you visit Window of the World in Shenzen, China. This is the major tourist attraction of the city and in this place, prominent buildings and landmarks (including waterfalls) from all over the world are reconstructed in smaller scale.

the front part of the park

the pyramid is actually the subway station

When we arrived there, it was sunny and it was the only sunny day that I could recall. At one point, it got warmer most probably because of the endless walking around the park and I didn't need my cardigan anymore.

view at the entrance

The first landmark that we saw was the Borobudur from Indonesia. Even though it was built in a much smaller size, it was done according to scale I supposed. The miniature building had very fine craftsmanship when we inspected the wall and statues at close proximity. The people who were responsible really had to measure everything accurately so all the bits and pieces of stones could attach and fit to each other well.

This was another beautiful landmark from India (that I could not remember its name) that could be found here. I wonder whether the original one is of the same size or is the imitation smaller?

welcome to Thailand

The place was divided into different continents. To be able to go around the world and not miss a single thing here, you would need to spend a lot of time. You should start your visit early and be the last to leave the park.

There were sign boards that provided information to the visitors. At a few spots, there were also audio  recordings or music from the countries from where the buildings originated being played on loud speakers to assist people who would be hungry for new knowledge. However, the place was really big and there were too many things to see so we spent more time observing rather than reading or listening.

checking the map while having a short rest

T O   B E   C O N T I N U E D . . .