Happy Valley is the newest, biggest, and best-themed of the Beijing parks. This Beijing park is the second in China to carry the Happy Valley name, with the first being in the southern city of Shenzhen. Happy Valley Beijing is located in the south-east area of the city, forming a triangle with Sun Park and Beijing Amusement Park. There are regular buses from various locations around Beijing that serve the park. But, taxis here are insanely cheap, and infinitely easier and more comfortable.
Happy Valley is, in a word, STUNNING. The theming here is easily on par with a Disney or Universal park, with the amazing Holy Crystal Castle (home to Crystal Wings) dominating the park. "Atlantis" is an island in the center of the park with the other themed areas surrounding it. These areas are Wild Fjord, Aegean Harbor, Lost Maya, Shangri-La and Ant Kingdom.
Food around the park is ridiculously cheap, especially if you go for the "eat and walk", with meat skewers sold all over the park for less than $1 each. Drinks, ice-cream and other snacks are similarly priced. On-ride photos here are also incredibly cheap at around $3 apiece, especially when you consider that each picture is taken by a photographer, not an automatic camera.
Thematic Landscapes
Beijing Happy Valley is composed of six theme parks, including Firth Forest, Atlantis, Aegean Sea, Lost Maya, Shangri-La and Ant Kingdom. More than 50 scenic sights of culture and ecology are scattered in all direction, to offer you a rare opportunity to experience the charm of various civilizations regardless of the distance of space and time. The full extent of the valley is compared to a beautiful artistic picture where you can see tree houses, docks, bridges, towns, ancient towers, lakes, forests and other amazing scenic spots beyond your imagination. After going through the famous 'ecological forest' in Firth Forest, the first sight you will see is the high-rising Crystal City. There you can have a close contact with those figures of ancient Greek myths in Aegean Sea. Recall the glorious Maya and their scattered huge stone pillars. Enjoy the happiness of simple life in dreamy Shangri-la. Wake up the child within you, and love for nature in Ant Kingdom. Beijing Happy Valley will fully satisfy your desire and curiosity.
Thematic Leisure Activities
Pop Music Festival: The super band is creating a grand music ceremony for you. Surrender to those deafening rhythms, marvelous sounds and hot dances that can easily arouse your excitement.
Maximal Exercise Festival: Your eyes will be feasted on all sorts of performance. It's a most exciting and healthy festival of praising youth. Don't hesitate to take part in the latest crazes from skateboards to bicycle riding. It's up to you!
Chinese Spring Festival: You will be attracted by every splendid program in this riotous atmosphere. Performances with strong ethnic flavor will bring a fantastic visionary taste.
Water-Splashing Festival: Water symbolizes luck and wealth. On Water-Splashing Festival, people sprinkle water onto each other as a unique way to express their good wish. Come here and enjoy the cool and happy moment.
International Magic Day: Magicians of the first rank from all over the world present distinct magic tricks for you. Keep your eyes on this magical world full of suspension.
Thematic Park
Thematic Park is composed of six parts: Firth Forest, Atlantis, Aegean Sea, Lost Maya, Shangri-La and Ant Kingdom. Each of them has its own feature, but all of them can fully satisfy your desire of seeking happiness.
