[2025 Fuzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zuohai Marine World (Updated May)

Zuohai Park Travel Guide: Encounter Fuzhou's Urban Oasis Fuzhou Zuohai Park, like a shining pearl embedded in this historic and cultural city, exudes unique charm. It's not only a great place for locals to relax and have fun, but also a must-visit destination for tourists to experience Fuzhou's local culture. Here's a carefully prepared travel guide for Zuohai Park. Historical Background Built in 1990 with over ¥40 million raised by Hongshan Town farmers, Zuohai Park was designed with the theme of "Five Continents Scenery," aiming to provide citizens and visitors with a leisure space that combines natural beauty and multicultural elements. After years of development and improvement, Zuohai Park has become Fuzhou's largest urban park, carrying countless beautiful memories and serving as a vivid witness to Fuzhou's urban construction and development. Location Zuohai Park is located at No. 29 Tongpan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, in the central area of Fuzhou. It borders West Lake Park to the east (connected by roads), Erhuan Road to the west (with convenient transportation), Tongpan Road to the north, and Xiangshan to the south. This prime location makes it a tranquil oasis in the city, attracting numerous visitors. Best Seasons to Visit Zuohai Park is suitable for visiting all year round. In spring, nature awakens with blooming flowers, making it perfect for flower viewing and outings. Summer offers shady trees and rippling lake waters - ideal for lakeside walks or boating. Autumn brings crisp air with golden leaves complementing the garden scenery. Winter in Fuzhou remains mild, and the park stays vibrant, suitable for outdoor leisure. Ticket Information Zuohai Park is free to enter, allowing visitors to freely enjoy its beauty. However, some attractions like the Underwater World and Ferris wheel require separate fees. The Underwater World ticket is typically ¥90/person (check official or ticketing platforms for updates). Prices for amusement rides vary and can be checked on-site. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Five Continents Square: Inside the north gate, this square features sculptures symbolizing five continents - an Asian pipa player, African lion tamer, Australian kangaroo with girl, European horse-riding lady, and American yak herder. These lifelike sculptures showcase unique exotic charm, perfect for photos. 2. Underwater World: Comprising Tropical Rainforest Hall, Marine Fish Hall, Seal Performance Hall, Underwater World Hall, and more, it's one of southeast China's most distinctive large underwater worlds, housing Fujian's largest Chinese sturgeon specimen. Visitors can interact with marine life and watch exciting seal performances. Mermaid/diving shows: 9:30 (summer/holidays), 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 (holidays); Seal shows: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30 (holidays), 14:00, 15:30, 16:30. 3. Ferris Wheel: This colorful landmark offers panoramic views of Fuzhou and is popular for photos. Note it may close for maintenance - check availability before visiting. 4. Japanese Garden: Featuring traditional Japanese architecture with bridges, streams, and pavilions, it offers serene, elegant atmosphere to experience foreign culture and garden art. 5. "Little Chiang Mai" White Pagoda: A hidden Instagrammable spot with distinctive white pagoda that produces exotic-style photos. Accommodation Recommendations 1. GreenTree Inn Select Hotel (Fuzhou Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Zuohai Park Branch): Convenient location near Zuohai Park with clean rooms and good value. 2. Ji Hotel (Fuzhou West Lake Park Branch): Beautiful surroundings near both parks, offering simple comfort with quality bedding and toiletries. 3. Kolumb Hotel (Fuzhou Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Zuohai Park Branch): Prime location near multiple attractions with unique outdoor-themed style, ideal for active travelers. Food Recommendations 1. Buddha Jumps Over the Wall: Fuzhou's famous Fujian cuisine featuring abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, and more stewed in broth and Fujian wine - rich, flavorful, and nutritious. 2. Sea Clam in Chicken Soup: Another Fujian delicacy featuring Zhanggang clams and chicken in clear yet flavorful broth. 3. Fish Balls: Traditional Fuzhou snack with tender, bouncy texture and juicy filling, best served with special broth. 4. Rouyan (Meat Swallow): Fuzhou specialty with paper-thin meat-starch wrappers enclosing meat filling, often served at celebrations. Photography Tips 1. Use natural light: Soft morning/evening light adds depth and atmosphere - perfect for shooting the Ferris wheel by the lake. 2. Find unique angles: Try low angles with flowers/water as foreground, or high vantage points for park panoramas. 3. Capture movement: Photograph swimming marine life or smiling riders on the moving Ferris wheel for dynamic shots. 4. Incorporate environment: Have subjects interact naturally with surroundings like strolling through flowers or feeding fish by the lake. Precautions 1. Check opening hours: Free areas have no time limit, but paid attractions like Underwater World operate 08:30-17:00 (until 17:30 on weekends/holidays). 2. Avoid scams: Compare prices/quality when buying snacks or souvenirs near the park. 3. Protect environment: Don't litter or damage plants to maintain park cleanliness. 4. Safety first: Follow ride safety rules, supervise children near water, and avoid hazardous areas.

Zuohai Ocean World, located in Zuohai Park in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, covers an exhibition area of 3,000 square meters and showcases over 300 species and more than 5,000 marine creatures. The park features various areas including a Tropical Rainforest Pavilion, an Underwater Tunnel, an Ocean Pavilion, and an Ocean Theater. The entrance fee is 100 yuan for adults and 60 yuan for children. The Ferris wheel in the park costs 30 yuan. Interestingly, 'Zuohai' is another name for Fuzhou, derived from the fact that the sea is on the left side (and mountains on the right side) of Fuzhou. 📍Location: Inside Zuohai Park, No. 29 Tongpan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China

📷 Photo Spots- there are a lot of photo opportunities throughout the aquarium. Photos in the jellyfish area come out amazing. 🎫 Tickets- It's cheaper to buy the tickets on trip.com early.

📍In Zuohai Park, No. 29 Tongpan Road, Gulou District. 🌊Underwater World is actually one of the earliest aquarium complexes in 🐯Fenshui, and it should be the childhood memory of many locals. The main play areas include 🐠tropical rainforest, 🌊undersea tunnel, 🎣ocean fish aquarium, 🦭ocean theater, and 🫧dream jellyfish palace. 🦭Ocean Theater: Performance Time👇🏻 Schedule⌚️ 10:00 11:00 12:30 (holidays) 14:00 15:30 16:30 🧐Mainly watch the trainer direct the seal to head the ball and go through the circle. The seal is so cute! When I was watching the show, I thought it was black, but it is actually a combination of two colors. and! Its eyes are so big and round, its body is chubby, and its claws look very sharp. It seems to be a cute creature with a temperament that is extremely inconsistent with its appearance. Although it looks cute, its temperament may not be gentle and well-behaved. 🐧I accidentally saw a little penguin on the ice next to me. It looked a little ugly when I looked closely, and it was a little different from the one on TV and in cartoons, but it was indeed a little penguin, and it was rather thin. 😌While visiting the marine animals 🐢 in the 🌊undersea tunnel, the 📢 broadcast just happened to announce that there was a 🧜mermaid show to watch. 🧜Mermaid show: show time👇🏻schedule⌚️ 9:30 (Summer/Holidays) 10:30 11:30 13:30 15:00 16:00 17:00 (Holidays) 🤔Personally, I think this performance is a bit boring. The main story content is still the classic "The Little Mermaid" in "Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales". There has been no change or innovation over the years, but it is undeniable that 🧜🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️the mermaid sisters and brothers and these 🤿divers are performing very dedicatedly, and they perform in different postures with the bgm and narration. 🫧Dream Jellyfish Palace: This playable area is average, but it has many types of jellyfish and displays them in different postures. Combined with the lighting effects, it is very dreamy and photogenic. It is quite suitable for young couples or sisters to take photos! There is an artificial 💗-shaped aquarium inside, and the lighting effect looks pretty good! Jellyfish are really dreamy and beautiful. What impressed me most was that there were several pillars in the museum that housed jellyfish about one meter long. I can’t remember the specific names, but it was amazing! 🤔Suddenly I remembered that the jellyfish skin and jellyfish head we ate belong to the same species as jellyfish...🧐Walking inside is an area similar to a tourist shop, there is nothing to visit... 🧐Overall, Zuohai Underwater World definitely has fewer playable areas compared to Yongtai Ocean Park and Luoyuan Bay Underwater World, which have been very popular in recent years. Moreover, the equipment is older than the above mentioned ones. After all, the age is there. However, if you don't want to leave the city and want to visit an aquarium nearby, it is a pretty good choice. There will definitely be more tourists visiting during weekends and holidays. If conditions permit, you can avoid the peak hours on weekdays and have a better experience.

Zuohai Underwater World is back again!! After all, it's right in the city center, with convenient transportation. As long as the kids are happy, we can come and visit anytime, and West Lake Park is right next door, a place that the whole family loves!! Enter Zuohai Underwater World, and you'll see a big ship Lan which is the entrance!! It has two floors, starting from the first floor's Tropical Rainforest Pavilion, passing through the Marine Fish Pavilion, then through the magical underwater tunnel. Here, there are mermaid dances and mermaid performances, as well as sea lion and seal shows!! On the right side of the Marine Theater, you can go up to the second floor!! Here you'll find the adorable Jellyfish Pavilion, Shell Pavilion, and finally, the Science Education Pavilion, which allows kids to have fun and learn about marine knowledge at the same time, killing two birds with one stone!! The tour of the venue takes about an hour and a half. After exploring Zuohai Underwater World, the exit leads to the Ferris wheel, where you can overlook the entire Zuohai Underwater World and West Lake Park. Different perspectives offer different views!! There's also a carousel that the kids love. Such a weekend is truly satisfying!! Zuohai Underwater World 29 Tongpan Road, Gulou District, inside Zuohai Park