Subdistricts of Hengqin New Area
- Northwestern Zone - reserved for environmentally friendly development projects
- Northern Zone - A Bridge and main entrance between Central Zhuhai and Hengqin New Area
- Northeastern Exhibition Zone - development of an exhibition center and hotels
- Central Channel - develop as a leisure and recreational theme park
- Eastern Residential and Commercial Zone - codevelopment of PRC and Macau projects such as University of Macau's new campus
- Southern Tourist Zone - A future tourism attraction which is further divided into seven sub-zones
- Theme Park Area
- Seaside Hotel Area
- Natural Tourist Area
- Scenic Area
- Water Activities Area
- Seaside Holiday Resort Area
- Golf Course Holiday Resort Area
On 29 November 2010, the main body of the Chime-Long International Ocean Resort with an initial investment of 10 billion yuan kicked off the construction on Hengqin Island and is expected to become operational in 2013.
Also breaking ground is the “Ocean Kingdom” project, consisting of entertainment facilities, amusement rides, performances, high-tech experiences and animal watching as well as the dolphin-themed hotel with 1,888 guest rooms. Plans indicate that the ocean resort will cover Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin Hill and Dolphin Bay, with a total investment of over 20 billion yuan.
The entire project is being constructed in two phases. The first phase of 10 billion yuan involves mainly facilities in Fuxiang Bay and is due to become operational in 2013. The "Ocean Kingdom" is regarded as a "super theme park" with independent intellectual property rights. It is divided into eight themed zones, each consisting of the three main components of amusement designs, performances and animal watching.
The park will also house a night zoo, water world, the world’s highest ferris wheel, the longest wooden roller coaster as well as an advanced theatre.
The dolphin-themed hotel after completion is set to become the largest ecological-themed hotel in mainland China. It is expected that more than 20 million visitors from around the world will be attracted to the ocean resort once it is fully operational.
The resort is also targeting Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions business from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, as well as overseas markets such as Singapore and Malaysia. MICE facilities will include a 3,000m2 grand ballroom, a 1,300m2 ballroom and 24 smaller function rooms.
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