Chongqing Happy Valley is located at No. 29 Jinyu Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, covering an area of 480,000 square meters. Built against the mountains, it is the first mountain-version Happy Valley in China. The park is divided into six themed areas: Happy Time, Dream Island, Hurricane Bay, Dinosaur Forest, Old Chongqing, and River Valley Mine Town. It houses over 100 world-class amusement facilities, including the world's most advanced winged roller coaster, the world's sixth-largest Ferris wheel, and the longest and largest wooden roller coaster in Southwest China.
History and Culture
In 2014, Happy Valley officially settled in Chongqing, and the Happy Valley Theme Park and Maya Beach Water Park were built in Lijia International Business and Tourism City of Liangjiang New Area. On March 18, 2016, the first pile was driven at the front square of Chongqing Happy Valley Park; on April 15 of the same year, the first pile was driven for the Happy Valley Theme Park; and on May 15 of the same year, the first pile was driven for the Maya Water Park. On July 8, 2017, the "mountain-version" Happy Valley, tailor-made according to the terrain of Chongqing's mountainous city, officially opened to the public. Covering an area of 180,000 square meters, Maya Beach Water Park diverts water into the mountains using natural height differences. It integrates Maya cultural elements into modern water amusement experiences, recreating the grand scene of water carnival in the prosperous period of the Maya civilization. One of the trains of the wooden roller coaster in Chongqing Happy Valley has a cyan body and a snake-shaped front. Since snakes are sacred creatures to the people of the Bayu region, the choice of a snake-shaped train incorporates the humanistic characteristics of the mountain city into the facility.
Main Attractions
Chongqing Eye (Ferris Wheel)
With a height of 120 meters (equivalent to a 40-story building), it takes 23 minutes to complete one rotation. There are 48 cabins in total, each equipped with air conditioning and capable of holding 6 tourists, allowing 288 tourists to ride at the same time. As the tallest Ferris wheel in Southwest China, it ranks sixth in the world. When tourists board the Ferris wheel, they can overlook the entire Happy Valley and the beautiful scenery of the mountain city.
Jungle Flying Dragon (Wooden Roller Coaster)
With a total length of over 1 kilometer, it is the longest and largest wooden roller coaster in Southwest China. All the wood used to build this roller coaster is imported from the United States. There are two trains in total, with a maximum operating speed of 100 kilometers per hour. Tourists can experience the excitement brought by high speed, rotation, and descent, challenging the limits of their courage.
Winged Soaring (Roller Coaster)
Located in the Dinosaur Forest Area, along with unpredictable flight paths, the "pterosaur" (shaped roller coaster) dives down from the high point of the valley and then climbs and tumbles. Tourists can experience the speed and passion similar to the dive of a fighter jet, racing forward at high speed with a roaring sound.
Merry-Go-Round
Located in the Dream Island Area, the Merry-Go-Round is a classic family-friendly amusement ride. The colorful horses rotate slowly with the accompaniment of music. Both children and adults can find the joy of childhood in this ride. The colorful lights and gorgeous decorations full of dreamy colors create a beautiful fairy-tale world. When the horses start to rotate, people seem to be in a fairy-tale Eden, enjoying the romance and elegance as if standing by the sea with the wind blowing.
Shooting the Chute
Located in the River Valley Mine Town Area, the boat dives down from a height of 27 meters, splashing huge waves. During the ride, tourists can experience various exciting feelings such as high-speed surfing, weightlessness, thrill, and centrifugal force.
Maya Beach Water Park
Maya Beach Water Park is a summer-themed area of Chongqing Happy Valley, covering an area of about 180,000 square meters. Inspired by the Maya civilization in its design, it has more than 20 water amusement projects. The water park is open every summer (usually from June to September), and at the same time, it holds special events such as the "Maya Beach Electronic Music Festival", attracting a large number of tourists to participate.
Tour Routes
Tourists can choose different tour routes according to their preferences and time schedules. For example, you can start from the Happy Time Area to experience attractions such as Chongqing Eye and Energy Storm; then go to the Dinosaur Forest Area to challenge Jungle Flying Dragon and Winged Soaring; next, head to the Old Chongqing Area to experience Flying Over Chongqing and Family Coaster; then visit the River Valley Mine Town Area to enjoy rides like Shooting the Chute and Mine Train; finally, go to the Dream Island Area and Hurricane Bay Area to enjoy the fun brought by attractions such as Merry-Go-Round and Giant Pendulum.
Transportation
- Rail Transit: Take Line 6 of Chongqing Rail Transit to Lijia Station, transfer to the Guobo Branch Line of Line 6, get off at Exit 4 of Happy Valley Station, and walk for 9 minutes to reach Chongqing Happy Valley.
- Bus: Take Bus Routes 848, 849, 850, or Happy Valley Special Line 02, and get off at Happy Valley Bus Station.
- Self-Driving: Search for "Happy Valley" on your navigation app for directions. There is a parking lot available in the park.
Tour Suggestions
- Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a day with comfortable weather for your visit to avoid the impact of high temperatures or rainy weather on your experience.
- Enter the park early in the morning to avoid peak passenger flow and enjoy a smoother experience of the rides.
- Plan your tour route in advance and arrange your time reasonably according to your interests and the queuing situation of the attractions.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes to facilitate your experience of various rides.
- Pay attention to replenishing water and energy during the tour. You can bring some snacks and drinks with you.
Notes
- Abide by all the rules and regulations of the scenic area and follow the instructions of the staff.
- Some rides have restrictions on height, weight, and age. Read the relevant regulations carefully before riding to ensure that you meet the requirements.
- Take good care of your personal belongings and keep them with you during the tour to avoid loss.
- When riding exciting attractions, fasten your seatbelt and hold onto the handrails as required to ensure safety.
- Tourists with children should take good care of them to prevent children from getting lost or having accidents.
Opening Hours
The park is open all year round. The usual opening hours are as follows: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 - 18:30; Friday to Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00. For the specific opening hours, please refer to the announcement of the scenic area.
Tickets
Tickets for Chongqing Happy Valley start from 110 yuan.
You can search for the official WeChat public account of the scenic area "重庆欢乐谷happyvalley" to get the latest updates or purchase tickets online.