Global Dinosaur City is located in Xinbei District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is a National 5A Tourist Attraction centered on dinosaur culture, integrating a theme park, cultural performances, science education, hot spring resort, and commercial leisure into a comprehensive tourism resort, with a total area of about 4,800 mu. The core area of the scenic spot includes several sections, such as China Dinosaur Park, Dinosaur Valley Hot Spring, Dinosaur City Grand Theater, and Dino Water Town. Among them, China Dinosaur Park, as the core theme park, covers an area of about 600 mu and has 7 major themed areas, more than 50 amusement facilities, and more than 20 special performances. With "dinosaurs" as its unique IP, it combines ancient dinosaur culture with modern amusement experiences. It is China's largest and most fully equipped dinosaur-themed tourism resort, receiving more than 3 million visitors annually and known as the "Oriental Jurassic."
History and Culture
The cultural core of Global Dinosaur City originates from the rich dinosaur fossil resources in the Changzhou area. Located in the hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta, Changzhou is one of China's important dinosaur fossil discovery sites. Since the 1970s, a large number of dinosaur fossils have been discovered in Changzhou and its surrounding areas, including species of important scientific research value such as Sinosauropteryx and Jiangsu Dragon, laying a solid geological scientific foundation for the dissemination of dinosaur culture.
Based on this unique geological heritage, Global Dinosaur City officially opened to the public in 2000. Through theme parks, museums, and other forms, it transforms professional paleontological knowledge into cultural tourism experiences perceivable by the general public. The China Dinosaur Museum in the scenic area is China's first national-level museum themed on dinosaurs, with a collection of more than 1,000 dinosaur fossil specimens. Among them, the "Giant Shandong Dragon" skeleton is 14.7 meters long and 8 meters high, making it the largest hadrosaur fossil discovered in China so far, with extremely high scientific research and exhibition value.
After more than 20 years of development, Global Dinosaur City has formed a cultural system featuring "science education entertainment." Through regular dinosaur fossil exhibitions, paleontologist lectures, youth science camps, and other activities, dinosaur culture has moved from the field of scientific research into public life, becoming one of the cultural landmarks of Changzhou and even the Yangtze River Delta region.
Main Attractions
China Dinosaur Park
China Dinosaur Park is the core area of Global Dinosaur City, covering an area of about 600 mu. It is divided into 7 major themed areas, including Dinosaur Kingdom, Lubra, Kuksuk, Magic Rainforest, and Dreamy Manor. The park has more than 50 amusement facilities. Among them, "Dragon Roller Coaster" is China's first 4D roller coaster, with a track length of 1,050 meters and a maximum speed of 126 kilometers per hour, including exciting elements such as 360-degree flips and high-altitude dives; "Water and Fire Power" combines a roller coaster with water and fire special effects, allowing visitors to experience a "blend of water and fire" sensory impact during high-speed movement. In addition, the "Dinosaur Grand Parade" in the park is staged daily, composed of more than 20 themed floats and more than 100 performers, recreating the fantastical scenes of the dinosaur era, with a parade duration of about 40 minutes.
China Dinosaur Museum
Located inside China Dinosaur Park, the China Dinosaur Museum has a building area of 14,000 square meters and is a dinosaur-themed museum integrating collection, exhibition, and research. The museum is divided into an underground fossil site hall and an above-ground exhibition hall. The underground hall restores the scene of dinosaur fossil excavation and displays sedimentary rocks and fossil layers from different geological periods; the above-ground hall systematically presents the evolutionary history of dinosaurs from birth to extinction through three exhibition areas: "The Dawn of the Dinosaur Age," "The Glory of the Dinosaur Age," and "The Extinction of the Dinosaur Age." The most representative exhibits in the museum are the skeletons of the "Giant Shandong Dragon" and "Lufengosaurus huenei." Among them, "Lufengosaurus huenei" is the first mounted dinosaur fossil in China and is known as "China's First Dinosaur."
Dinosaur Valley Hot Spring
Dinosaur Valley Hot Spring covers an area of about 100 mu and is one of the larger hot spring resorts in East China. It has more than 60 outdoor hot spring pools, divided into themed areas such as a wellness area, dynamic area, and family area. The hot spring water comes from 2,000 meters underground, with an outlet temperature of 55°C, and is rich in minerals such as metasilicic acid, strontium, and calcium, with certain health and wellness benefits. Among them, the "Jurassic Hot Spring Group" is decorated with dinosaur elements, combining hot spring pools with dinosaur sculptures and ancient vegetation to create an immersive ancient environment; the "Private Hot Spring Rooms" provide independent courtyards and hot spring pools, suitable for families or groups, with each unit covering about 50-100 square meters.
Dino Water Town
Adjacent to China Dinosaur Park, Dino Water Town covers an area of about 280 mu and is a commercial and leisure district themed on dinosaur culture. The architecture of the district adopts a fusion design of European style and dinosaur elements, with more than 100 shops covering dining, shopping, entertainment, and other businesses. The core landmark, the "120° East Longitude Sightseeing Tower," is 120 meters high and is the world's only sightseeing tower named after a meridian. From the top, visitors can overlook the panoramic view of Global Dinosaur City. Every night at 19:00 and 20:30, the central square of the water town presents a "light show water curtain movie," recreating the changes of the dinosaur era through lighting technology, lasting about 15 minutes.
Dinosaur City Grand Theater
Dinosaur City Grand Theater has a building area of about 12,000 square meters and can accommodate 1,200 spectators. It is a comprehensive venue integrating performances and conferences. The theater's permanent show, Return of the Dinosaurs, is a large-scale live-action science fiction drama that tells the story of humans and dinosaurs meeting across time and space through mechanical dinosaurs, holographic projection, stage special effects, and other technologies. The performance lasts about 70 minutes. The theater also irregularly holds concerts, children's plays, and other activities to meet the cultural needs of different groups.
Suggested Itineraries：
One-Day Family Tour
Arrive at China Dinosaur Park at 9:00 a.m. First visit the China Dinosaur Museum to see the dinosaur fossil exhibition and participate in the "Little Archaeologist" interactive experience (advance reservation required, free), which takes about 1.5 hours; at 10:30, go to the "Dreamy Manor" area and experience family-friendly amusement facilities such as the "Spinning Dinosaur Car" and "Samba Balloons" for about 2 hours. Have lunch at the "Jurassic Restaurant" and taste dinosaur-themed meals. At 1:30 p.m., watch the "Dinosaur Grand Parade," then go to the "Magic Rainforest" area and experience gentle attractions such as "King Kong" and "Pterosaur Shuttle"; at 4:00 p.m., go to Dino Water Town and participate in the "Dinosaur Knowledge Quiz" interactive game to win small gifts; at 7:00 p.m., watch the water town light show and end the day's itinerary.
Two-Day In-Depth Tour
On the first day, visit China Dinosaur Park in the morning, focusing on exciting attractions such as "Dragon Roller Coaster" and "Water and Fire Power," and watch the 11:00 a.m. "Dinosaur Crisis" 4D movie; in the afternoon, visit the China Dinosaur Museum to learn about the evolutionary history of dinosaurs; in the evening, go to Dinosaur Valley Hot Spring, experience nighttime hot springs, and stay in a hotel in the hot spring resort area. On the second day, shop in Dino Water Town in the morning and buy dinosaur-themed souvenirs; at noon, taste local specialties such as Changzhou sesame cakes and silver-thread noodles; at 2:00 p.m., watch the performance Return of the Dinosaurs at Dinosaur City Grand Theater, and return around 4:00 p.m.
Travel Tips：
Best season to visit：spring and autumn (April-May, September-October), when the climate is cool and suitable for outdoor activities; in summer (July-August), you can experience the night session to avoid the daytime heat, and there are special summer performance activities.
Time arrangement：China Dinosaur Park is recommended for one day; if you want to experience the hot spring, you can arrange a 2-day, 1-night itinerary; there are fewer visitors on weekdays and shorter queuing times, while on weekends and holidays you need to enter the park 1 hour earlier.
Dining suggestions：dining inside the park is relatively expensive, so you may bring a small amount of snacks; for main meals, it is recommended to go to Dino Water Town, where there are diverse choices and moderate prices, with per capita consumption of about 50-80 yuan.
Equipment suggestions：bring sunscreen and a sun hat in summer; in winter, bring your own swimsuit for hot springs, as purchasing one in the scenic area is relatively expensive (about 100-300 yuan per set).
Children's facilities：there are baby stroller rental points in the scenic area (50 yuan/day, with a 300 yuan deposit required), and the "Dreamy Manor" area has children's restrooms and nursing rooms, convenient for families with children.
Notes：
Safety tips: when riding exciting facilities such as roller coasters, you must comply with height and health requirements (for example, people with heart disease are prohibited from riding), and be sure to fasten your seat belt; the ground in the hot spring area is slippery, so wear non-slip slippers.
Crowd control: during holidays, China Dinosaur Park may limit visitor flow. It is recommended to buy tickets online one day in advance and enter directly with your ID card without exchanging tickets.
Item storage: there are lockers in the scenic area, with small lockers at 20 yuan/day and large lockers at 30 yuan/day; do not carry valuables while playing to avoid loss.
Performance arrangements: activities such as the "Dinosaur Grand Parade" and "Light Show" may be canceled due to weather. It is recommended to get a paper guide map upon entering the park or follow the official WeChat account for real-time information.
Consumption tips: some shops in Dino Water Town support scenic area consumption vouchers (which can be claimed on the official platform). Dinosaur-themed souvenirs are recommended to be purchased at the scenic area exit, where prices are relatively uniform.
Transportation：
Subway：take Changzhou Metro Line 1 to "Dinosaur Park Station" (Exit 3), and walk about 5 minutes to the entrance of China Dinosaur Park; Metro Line 1 operates from 6:00 to 22:00, with an interval of about 7 minutes, and it takes about 30 minutes from Changzhou Railway Station to Dinosaur Park Station.
Bus：take buses such as No. 29, No. 302, No. 50, and Y2 to "Dinosaur City Bus Hub" Station and walk 3 minutes to arrive; buses operate from 5:30 to 21:30, with intervals of 8-15 minutes, and the fare is 2 yuan.
Self-driving：from Shanghai, take the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway (G42) and exit at Changzhou North, then take the Longcheng Avenue Elevated Road to the Hanjiang Road exit and go directly to the scenic area parking lot. The total distance is about 180 kilometers and takes about 2 hours; the scenic area parking lot charges 5 yuan/hour, with a daily cap of 30 yuan.
High-speed rail：take the high-speed rail to Changzhou North Station, then transfer to Metro Line 1 (toward Forest Park) to Dinosaur Park Station, about 20 minutes in total; taking a taxi from Changzhou Station to the scenic area takes about 15 minutes and costs about 25 yuan.
Opening Hours：
China Dinosaur Park opening hours: peak season (March-November) 9:00-17:30, extended to 22:00 from July to August; off-season (December-February of the following year) 9:30-17:00.
Dinosaur Valley Hot Spring opening hours: Monday to Thursday 13:00-23:00, Friday to Sunday and holidays 10:00-24:00.
The opening hours of the China Dinosaur Museum are the same as those of China Dinosaur Park, and entry stops 1 hour before closing.
Dino Water Town is open all day, and shops operate from 10:00 to 22:00; the performance time of Return of the Dinosaurs at Dinosaur City Grand Theater is 19:30-20:40 (closed on Tuesdays).
Tickets：
Attractions within the scenic area are charged separately. Tickets start at 100 yuan.