Located
in the city of Shenzhen, China, is the largest theme park representing the
world in miniature. Known as the ‘Window of the World’ it comprises some of the
best known landmarks in the world, comprising world-famous scenic
spots, natural landscapes, folklore and mythical places.
The
park is divided into the Area of Oceania, the Area of Asia, the Area of Europe,
the Area of Africa, the Sculpture Park, the Recreational Center of Modern
Science and Technology, and International Street.
From
ancient times there is a miniature Roman Colosseum and the Greek Acropolis.
Pyramids and the Sphinx represent the early civilizations of Africa, while Taj Mahal is reminder of
the romance of India.
Not
so old, but just as memorable, are the Palace of Versailles, the Towerof Pisa, the Tower of London, L'Arc de Triomphe of Paris and St. Peter'sCathedral of the Vatican City.
In
Holland the typical scenes are that of windmills and tulips while Russia is
represented by the Winter Palace situated in Saint Petersburg.
Australia
is represented by its unique Opera House while America shows Manhattan with its
towering skyscrapers representing modern lifestyle, the Statue of Liberty which
is its best-known landmark, and Disneyland.
Representing
natural wonders there are the Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon of America and Mount Fuji of Japan.
While,
this is a miniature world, it is so designed that you can be part of the
scenery. For example, you can take a gondola along the canals of Venice andeven climb the 108-meter-tall replica of the Eiffel Tower. You can also view
the active Hawaii Volcanoes with its glowing rocks and molten lava.
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