Swim aside, SeaWorld. Chimeong Ocean Kingdom has
been crowned the world's largest aquarium by Guiness World
Record.
After three years of construction, the 125-acre aquatic theme park
is open for business. Located on Hengqin Island near Macao, in
China's southeastern Guangdong province, the destination is
expected to accommodate millions of visitors a year.
And it's really big: According to Guinness, the attraction snagged
five world records, including largest aquarium. It can also boast
bragging rights for largest underwater viewing dome, largest
aquarium tank, largest aquarium window, and largest acrylic panel —
included in the whale shark exhibit's walk-through viewing
tunnel.
The aquarium holds a whopping 5.99 million gallons of saltwater.
All told, the park's seven themed areas contain an incredible 12.87
million gallons of saltwater and freshwater.
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom "will be the first great Asian theme park
combining animal exhibits, themed entertainment shows, and thrill
rides," PGAV destinations, the park's lead strategist,
planner, designer, and product developer, noted in a statement.
