After an 80-minutes' ride from the world metropolis Shanghai, the stylized necks of three brontosaurs appear on the horizon. They are the landmark of the Changzhou China Dinosaurs Park, raising more than 70 meters into the sky and bearing a UFO-like restaurant in their center.

Here in the booming tourism region Changzhou is the Chinese version of Jurassic Park. This combined science museum and theme park celebrated its opening in April 2001. Extensive halls exhibiting fossils found all over China, take turns with amusements attractions. In other areas of the park, you encounter dinosaurs reconstructed in original sizes and placed within a primeval appearing landscape.

Reaching much further back in history than the rest of Jiangsu's sights, the Changzhou Dinosaur Park is a fun introduction to the science and natural history of dinosaurs. It's a combination of exhibits on dinosaurs and amusement park style rides and games. The dinosaur theme continues throughout the park - its roller coasters and other fairground attractions all use dinosaur motifs.

Address: No.1 Hanjiang Road, New North Distict, Changzhou
Tel: 86 519 5116668
Website: www.China-DinosaurPark.com

How to Get There: take Bus No. 29 at the Railway Station