Sun Asia Ocean World, the longest underwater tunnel in Asia is a transparent oceanarium situated in the beautiful city of Dalian.
Stretching over 118 meters in length, Sun Asia Ocean World will
be a mind blowing experience amidst the marine creatures. Once you
step on the automatic footpath you can have the scintillating sight
of over 7000 rare aquatic animals of over 200 species playing
around you.
Opened on January 18th 1994, Sun Asia Ocean World is a major draw
for the tourists. It is the only man made tourism corporation
enlisted with the stock market of China. Being the first scenic
ocean themed park in the world, it is also the member of the
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
(IAAPA).
Being inside the tunnel, one would feel like an aquatic animal
himself while observing different types of fish, sea turtles and
sharks zooming past them.
Financial Success/Sustainability was hugely successful.
Floated on Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1998 for 5 times construction
development cost.
Hailed as a pioneering project in China, now copied by many.
First of five aquariums developed by Marinescape in China.
The project was the recipient of many awards and the Patronage is
sustained by regular upgrades.