Tianshan Sea World is located at No. 116 Tianshan Street, Yuhua District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and one of the larger indoor constant-temperature water amusement centers in North China. The scenic spot features "water entertainment" as its core, integrating thrilling water projects, leisure water-playing areas, and complete supporting services, suitable for tourists of all ages. Its main building adopts a modern design, with a total construction area of approximately 50,000 square meters and an overall area of over 100 mu. The indoor constant temperature is maintained at around 28°C, and the water temperature is kept at 26-28°C all year round, providing tourists with a water-playing environment suitable for all seasons.
History and Culture
Tianshan Sea World was founded in 1999 and invested in by Tianshan Group. It was one of the earlier large-scale indoor water parks built in North China at that time, filling the gap in winter water entertainment in northern regions. Over the years, the scenic spot has been continuously upgraded and transformed, evolving from the initial single water entertainment facility to a comprehensive tourist resort integrating entertainment, catering, accommodation, and leisure. It has witnessed the development and changes of tourism in Shijiazhuang and even North China, becoming an important choice for local citizens and surrounding tourists for leisure and entertainment, and also a characteristic business card of Shijiazhuang's urban tourism.
Main Attractions
Wave Pool
The Wave Pool is one of the iconic attractions of Tianshan Sea World, covering an area of about 3,000 square meters. It can simulate various wave forms, from gentle ripples to surging huge waves, with a wave height of up to 1.5 meters. Tourists can enjoy the fun of wave impact in the pool, which is suitable for families and friends to experience together. There are fixed-time wave performances every day, attracting a large number of tourists to gather.
Drift River
The Drift River is about 400 meters long, with winding and tortuous watercourses and a moderate water flow speed. Tourists take special rafts and drift slowly along the river. Along the way, they can enjoy the tropical-style decorations on both banks and experience the occasional water acceleration and vortex design, which is both leisure and a little exciting. The whole drifting time is about 20 minutes.
Rainbow Slide
The Rainbow Slide is composed of multiple colored slides, with a total length of about 80 meters and a height drop of 15 meters. Tourists slide down quickly from the top of the slide, experiencing the excitement of weightlessness and high-speed sliding under the action of gravity. The different colored slide designs are not only beautiful but also allow tourists to feel different rotation and diving angles during the sliding process, suitable for young tourists who pursue excitement.
Children's Water Playground
The Children's Water Playground is specially designed for children under 1.2 meters, covering an area of about 800 square meters. It is equipped with small slides, water fountains, cartoon-shaped water-playing facilities, etc. The water area is shallow, maintained at 0.3-0.5 meters, and there are special staff on duty, providing a safe and interesting water-playing environment for children, which is an ideal place for family parent-child play.
Hot Spring Pool
There are multiple hot spring pools in the scenic spot, with a total area of about 500 square meters. The water temperature is between 38-42°C, rich in various minerals. Tourists can relax in the hot spring pools to relieve fatigue after playing. The surrounding environment of the hot spring pools is quiet, with rest recliners, providing a comfortable leisure experience.
Food
Zhengding Eight Bowls
Around Tianshan Sea World, tourists can taste Zhengding Eight Bowls, a traditional Hebei cuisine. The Eight Bowls include four meat dishes and four vegetarian dishes. The meat dishes are mostly braised pork, crispy pork, meatballs, etc., and the vegetarian dishes include tofu, vermicelli, Chinese cabbage, etc. They are made by traditional steaming methods, with a rich taste and mellow flavor, and are classic dishes at local banquets. Many Zhengding restaurants around the scenic spot provide it, with affordable prices, suitable for sharing among many people.
Ganglu Shaobing (Cylinder Oven Biscuit)
Ganglu Shaobing is a characteristic snack in Shijiazhuang, commonly found in snack streets and restaurants near the Sea World. It is made of flour, sesame, salt, etc., baked in a cylinder oven. The outer skin is crispy, and the inner flesh is soft. It can be eaten directly, or with meat and vegetables, with a unique flavor. The price is about 2-3 yuan each, easy to carry, and is a convenient food during the tour.
Simple Meals in the Scenic Spot
Tianshan Sea World has multiple catering areas, providing various simple meals such as hamburgers, fried chicken, rice noodles, and spicy hot pot. These simple meals are moderately priced, with hamburger sets about 30-40 yuan, and rice noodles and spicy hot pot about 20-30 yuan, which can meet the dining needs of tourists during the tour, convenient and fast, allowing tourists to save time and continue to enjoy the fun of water.
Tickets
As of August 12, 2025, the ticket price is 99 yuan per person.
You can search for the official public account "石家庄天山海世界戏水乐园" on WeChat to get the latest updates or buy tickets online.
Opening Hours
The opening hours will be adjusted according to the season. In summer (June-August), the opening hours are 9:30-21:00; in spring and autumn (April-May, September-October), the opening hours are 10:00-18:00; in winter (November-March of the next year), the opening hours are 10:00-17:30. On holidays (such as the Spring Festival, National Day, etc.), the opening hours may be extended, usually 9:30-20:00. The specific time is subject to the announcement of the scenic spot on that day. It is recommended that tourists confirm the opening hours through official channels before traveling to avoid delaying the trip.
Tour Route
It is recommended that after entering the scenic spot, tourists first go to the changing room to change clothes and store their belongings, then start playing from the Wave Pool in the central area. At this time, there are relatively few tourists, and they can first experience the fun of wave making. After the wave making, drift down the Drift River to relax and enjoy the scenery along the way, which takes about 20 minutes. Then go to exciting projects such as the Rainbow Slide, which have shorter queuing times in the morning. At noon, you can have meals and rest in the catering area of the scenic spot. In the afternoon, you can take your children to the Children's Water Playground or relax in the Hot Spring Pool. In the evening, you can go to the Wave Pool again to experience night wave making (when there is a night show in summer) to end the day's trip. The whole tour route takes about 5-6 hours, which can be flexibly adjusted according to personal interests and physical strength.
Transportation
Bus
- Take Shijiazhuang Bus Lines 32, 51, 79, 99, 518, 574, Kuai 32, etc., get off at "Tianshan Sea World" Station, and walk about 300 meters to the main entrance of the scenic spot.
- Bus operation hours are mostly 6:00-22:00, with a departure interval of 5-15 minutes, and the fare is 1-2 yuan.
Subway
- Take Shijiazhuang Metro Line 1, get off at "Liucun Station", exit from Exit D, walk about 1.2 kilometers, or transfer to Bus Lines 32, 51, etc. for one stop to reach.
- Metro Line 1 operates from 6:30 to 22:00, and the fare is calculated according to the journey, about 2-5 yuan.
Self-driving
- Starting from downtown Shijiazhuang, drive east along Yuhua East Road, turn north to Tianshan Street, and you can reach the scenic spot. There is a parking lot in the scenic spot with about 500 parking spaces. The daytime parking fee is 5 yuan per hour, and the maximum charge within 24 hours is 30 yuan.
- Starting from other places, you can get off at Shijiazhuang Yuhua Exit of Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway, drive east along Yuhua East Road, then turn north to Tianshan Street to reach.
Must-visit Attractions
- Wave Pool: Covering an area of 3,000 square meters, with a maximum wave height of 1.5 meters. It makes waves at fixed times every day, allowing people to experience the thrill of wave impact, and it is one of the most popular projects in the scenic spot.
- Rainbow Slide: An 80-meter-long slide with a 15-meter height drop. Multiple colored slides offer high-speed sliding and weightlessness experiences, suitable for thrill-seeking visitors, and it is the iconic thrilling attraction of the scenic spot.
- Drift River: A 400-meter-long river course with tropical-style decorations and water flow designs along the way. The drifting time is about 20 minutes, which is both leisure and a little exciting, suitable for tourists of all ages.
- Children's Water Playground: An 800-square-meter exclusive area for children, with a shallow water area of 0.3-0.5 meters, equipped with various children's water-playing facilities, safe and interesting, and it is a must-visit place for parent-child play.
Tour Suggestions
- It is recommended to bring personal items such as swimsuits, swimming caps, slippers, and towels. They can also be purchased in the scenic spot, but the price is higher; swimming caps may be required when entering some swimming pools.
- Choose to go on non-weekends and non-holidays to reduce queuing time and improve the tour experience, especially in the summer peak season when there are more tourists on weekends.
- Lockers in the park need to be rented, with a deposit of 30 yuan and a rent of 20 yuan. It is recommended that multiple people share one locker to save costs.
- It is recommended to arrange 5-6 hours for the tour, and reasonably allocate time to experience different projects to avoid excessive fatigue.
- When the summer night show is open, you can choose to play at night. Not only is the temperature cool, but there are also characteristic lights and performances to experience a different atmosphere.
Notes
- Those who enter the water area must abide by the regulations of the scenic spot. Tourists with diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and skin diseases are not suitable for participating in water projects, and those who are drunk are also prohibited from entering the water.
- Take good care of the elderly and children. Children must be accompanied by adults when playing. Avoid running and playing in the water area to prevent slipping and injury.
- Take good care of personal belongings. Keep the locker keys properly. Valuable items are recommended to be carried with you or handed over to the scenic spot's storage office for safekeeping.
- Abide by the safety regulations of each project. For example, projects such as the Rainbow Slide have requirements on height and weight (generally requiring a height of more than 1.4 meters and a weight of less than 90 kilograms). You need to know and abide by them in advance.
- Bringing food and drinks into the scenic spot is prohibited. You can eat in the designated catering areas to avoid affecting the water quality and the playing environment.
- If you feel unwell or encounter an emergency during the tour, contact the scenic spot staff in time. There are medical points and emergency rescue equipment in the scenic spot.