I went there a couple times when i was a kid, but I don’t have any particular story to share. All I can remember is that it was a rather crowded theme park, long queues at pretty much every ride/facility. I had my first roller coaster ride here.
I was born in Chongqing in 80's, though living oversea for more than a decade. This park was popular from 90's till 10's. It has witnessed the 'above-living' needs of Chinese Mid-classes after the 'openning-up' and before the network based 'e-era'.
Thanks for the nice video Matt. I have been following up your Vlog since i found out your channel. You did really good job. Enjoy your happy life in China
Just looked up chongqing local news, it says, the park was officially closed July 15 2020, but the Ferris wheel was closed in 2017, because it had reached its age limit, some of other rides opened until 7/15/2020, after that, only the park remains open. they have two plans for the park either a new ferries wheel as landmark, the other plan is just build a commercial complex with hotel and other things.
One of the reasons why there are still people and cars in that abandoned park is that there are two hotpot restaurants on the top of the hill, and yes they are within the park's range. Both of them are big and luxurious because you can have a wonderful view over the Yangtze River and Yuzhong District. You should have climbed a bit more to the top to see what to find there.
Wow!! It’s raining glass fragments! That is soooo dangerous. Hope the folks outside who were walking and in their cars were ok. You always come by ‘out-there’ situations. Interesting look at the abandoned amusement park. Greetings from Melbourne 🇦🇺 ☀️
I like your drone footage. I am going to buy one of the DJI drones. Also, Jim is leaving. It's bad. He shared all his best experience with us. I think we will see him again in the future.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry and National Immigration Administration said in a statement that, effective Sept. 28, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence work permits are allowed to enter the country without needing to apply for a new visa. Additionally, those entering for personal matters and family reunions are also allowed to enter without applying for new visas. Chongqing better get ready because you have advertised the hell out of it! JaYoe
Amazing video and so interesting. Watching with my daughter and she said it looks so fun. Such a shame it's closed 😪 Thank you for sharing this video. Stay safe x x
I went to that park several times. The big rollercoaster was pretty rough and jarring to ride, yet still fun as I was able to have it all to myself. The log ride was a refreshing cool way to get wet on those hot Chongqing days. The kids rides were the only ones used during the day, with the park becoming busier in the cool of the evening. It was a fun place to chill out in when taking a break from the National Motorbike Show in the neighbouring Exhibition Centre.
Sorry for the confusion with the another park. This park is called Chongqing amusement park. According to news report of July 22nd, the operator stopped operating the park on July 15th this year at the end of their contract (major impact of Covid-19 at the same time). Also a lot of facilities are at the end of their operation cycle and need upgrades or even new eqipment after 29 years. It is not to be dismantled right away. Maybe some new investors would show up someday. Some discussion is ongoing between the city and the tourism board for new a park, including a new giant ferris wheel. The old one in the current park stopped operating in 2017. Well let's see how much it will take for them to build it. m.k.sohu.com/d/468388208?channelId=5&page=2
Thank God no washed up clowns in the park 😜. You sure are seeing a lot while the world is in a holding pattern. The cicadas were crazy there this summer making noise for weeks. Thanks for sharing.
I wish the Ferris wheel would run a little, would be fun to see the night light there too Holy crap that glass shattering is super dangerous. I hope the hotel did sth downstairs to block that road...
So, me and the wife, we were at Vin Pearl Land, Nha Trang. It's pretty hot right, we muster up the courage after 4 hours in the sun on this island which has a lot of concrete, and kind of a heat island effect. Dunno what you call that. And we find this courage to go all the way up to the top of the Island, there is a lovely garden with butterflies and really nice flowers, all in these huts. It's actually the best part of the island, and sure enough, there is a wheel. So, why not? How romantic, sit in a small thing and ride all the way up into the sky, nice and slowly. We get into this thing, and it's hotter then a mother fucker, because it's just plastic on the side and sun hitting it non stop. What's worse? In the cabin, there is a small speaker playing what could only be described as "ear-rape", it's the local music, string instruments and such, but played so damn loud, that the entire speaker feels like it's being ripped apart by a dinosaur. When you travel around, sometimes you get the distinct feeling that the people who make a lot of the attractions you see, have never bothered to think about the true implications of what they have made. Like, there is a small cafe near the Independence Museum in HCMC, and if you go into the men's toilet and latch the door behind you. You'll notice one odd thing about the toilet, there is a toilet to sit at, and then a urinal 90 degree's facing the toilet. I took a photo of it, but I am thinking about why anyone would think that was convenient placement. I mean, sure, one person could be taking a dump, and someone else could be urinating in the urinal, but, the two men would have to be entirely intimate during the process in a way that most men just simply aren't, and even if they were, they perhaps wouldn't consider this with a complete stranger that you had just latched into this small confined room together. I'm trying to think of any situation where two males would go into this room at the same time, and I'm only thinking gaysex at this point.
Perhaps this is too somber a comment, but that place bears an unnerving similarity to the old amusement park in Pripyat, the town close to Chernobyl. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pripyat_amusement_park
Hey Matt I know you are probably not in Chongqing now, hopefully the next time you can find this Rainey family (they are Americans) who lives there and see if they are ok. I see that they post videos up to 2 months ago: Jenay Rainey ruclips.net/video/Ms-RqNnWyoY/видео.html
WE HAVE ASK CHINA TOO TAKE ALL OF NANNING CHONGQING MONEY FROM ALL BUSINESS FOR RUclipsR MAKE 4 TIMES THE MONEY, CHINA NEEDS THIS & MUST TAKE IT & IT'S HOMES. ADD OIL CHINA TAKE IT FOR AMERICAN'S & CANADA HAVE MILLION'S OF DOLLARS HIDE IN THE WORLD. THANK YOU CHINA TAKE HALF OF IT. PAY BY RUclips ALSO EASY
why wouldn't it be open ? it's not like the u.s where other people are responsible for dumb people hurting themselves. if you go there and hurt yourself it's your fault like it should be.
A CYCLE SAID NOT TOO KNOCK ANY POLITCAL? OMG WHAT A TURN AROUND NOW WE SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING GWEIBO 60 ALWAY HAS DONE THIS & NOW YOU SEE? ALL ON USD MONEY
Has anyone been to that theme park when it was open? share your story here.
maybe they were kidnap by aliens
I went there a couple times when i was a kid, but I don’t have any particular story to share. All I can remember is that it was a rather crowded theme park, long queues at pretty much every ride/facility. I had my first roller coaster ride here.
@@LongyuGuan
Long lines, yet somehow closed.
There's a story here
It's not made of tempered glass I guess? 🤔❓❓❓
So Matt why DID the park close???
I was born in Chongqing in 80's, though living oversea for more than a decade. This park was popular from 90's till 10's. It has witnessed the 'above-living' needs of Chinese Mid-classes after the 'openning-up' and before the network based 'e-era'.
interesting.. thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the nice video Matt. I have been following up your Vlog since i found out your channel. You did really good job.
Enjoy your happy life in China
Just looked up chongqing local news, it says, the park was officially closed July 15 2020, but the Ferris wheel was closed in 2017, because it had reached its age limit, some of other rides opened until 7/15/2020, after that, only the park remains open. they have two plans for the park either a new ferries wheel as landmark, the other plan is just build a commercial complex with hotel and other things.
Its sad its closed. Is it because they were not making money?
No they had a accident that happened which resulted in a childs death
One of the reasons why there are still people and cars in that abandoned park is that there are two hotpot restaurants on the top of the hill, and yes they are within the park's range. Both of them are big and luxurious because you can have a wonderful view over the Yangtze River and Yuzhong District. You should have climbed a bit more to the top to see what to find there.
Wow!! It’s raining glass fragments! That is soooo dangerous. Hope the folks outside who were walking and in their cars were ok.
You always come by ‘out-there’ situations. Interesting look at the abandoned amusement park.
Greetings from Melbourne 🇦🇺 ☀️
I like your drone footage. I am going to buy one of the DJI drones. Also, Jim is leaving. It's bad. He shared all his best experience with us. I think we will see him again in the future.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry and National Immigration Administration said in a statement that, effective Sept. 28, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence work permits are allowed to enter the country without needing to apply for a new visa.
Additionally, those entering for personal matters and family reunions are also allowed to enter without applying for new visas.
Chongqing better get ready because you have advertised the hell out of it! JaYoe
Surprised it’s not been developed on again, location seems great. Cheers for sharing Matt and Jim!
Amazing video and so interesting.
Watching with my daughter and she said it looks so fun.
Such a shame it's closed 😪
Thank you for sharing this video.
Stay safe x x
I went to that park several times. The big rollercoaster was pretty rough and jarring to ride, yet still fun as I was able to have it all to myself. The log ride was a refreshing cool way to get wet on those hot Chongqing days. The kids rides were the only ones used during the day, with the park becoming busier in the cool of the evening. It was a fun place to chill out in when taking a break from the National Motorbike Show in the neighbouring Exhibition Centre.
Aha finally Matt’s video got updated but when can we expect the latest one of you and Gweilo60 in Guangxi recently?
😄nice day, your videos reminded me of my childhood life.
this was a great find! cant wait to explore more! Everyone give Jim his Bon voyage!
Frances Christine he just left Chongqing and the trip there. Still in ningbo and we will see him later I’m sure
love this. thanks for sharing Matt.
Sorry for the confusion with the another park. This park is called Chongqing amusement park. According to news report of July 22nd, the operator stopped operating the park on July 15th this year at the end of their contract (major impact of Covid-19 at the same time). Also a lot of facilities are at the end of their operation cycle and need upgrades or even new eqipment after 29 years. It is not to be dismantled right away. Maybe some new investors would show up someday. Some discussion is ongoing between the city and the tourism board for new a park, including a new giant ferris wheel. The old one in the current park stopped operating in 2017. Well let's see how much it will take for them to build it.
m.k.sohu.com/d/468388208?channelId=5&page=2
Wow that looks bigger than our theme parks on Gold Coast Australia, can’t believe it is shut
At 18.00 : that Cicada insect .i used to have those as one of Traditional Chinese Medicine , they were in my prescriptions .
the drone shots are very cool
Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
Nice one.... next try the Cliff Village, go challenge that "heaven ladder" :D
This video is unexpectedly interesting!
Thank God no washed up clowns in the park 😜. You sure are seeing a lot while the world is in a holding pattern. The cicadas were crazy there this summer making noise for weeks. Thanks for sharing.
我童年的回忆，我家就在旁边。以前是青少年活动中心，后来租给私人变成了游乐场
that's amazing!
Good stuff!
Nice one, you would never been allowed to do anything like that in the UK due to nanny-state health and safety...JaYoe
I wish the Ferris wheel would run a little, would be fun to see the night light there too
Holy crap that glass shattering is super dangerous. I hope the hotel did sth downstairs to block that road...
Cool!
Jim, I would prefer a blue tone instead of purple. Blue photos reminds me of the 30's and 40's. Nevertheless I like your photos.
Terrifying when that glass was falling, knowing the pane in front of you might be barely "in".
This place reminds me a lot of Shanghai Jinjiang amusement park in1990s. Lots of fun then...
isn't it still there?
@@rorschachgotnicemask9449 yes, still open.
This place reminds me of Coney Island in Brooklyn New York City.
Haha I just saw you and Gweilo in Guanxi watching a bull fights
Hahaha....you called Jim as 'John'.
The name is John, John Rambo.......
shhhh... thats a secret... hes on the run!
@@JaYoeNation hahahahaha...
So, me and the wife, we were at Vin Pearl Land, Nha Trang. It's pretty hot right, we muster up the courage after 4 hours in the sun on this island which has a lot of concrete, and kind of a heat island effect. Dunno what you call that. And we find this courage to go all the way up to the top of the Island, there is a lovely garden with butterflies and really nice flowers, all in these huts. It's actually the best part of the island, and sure enough, there is a wheel.
So, why not? How romantic, sit in a small thing and ride all the way up into the sky, nice and slowly. We get into this thing, and it's hotter then a mother fucker, because it's just plastic on the side and sun hitting it non stop. What's worse? In the cabin, there is a small speaker playing what could only be described as "ear-rape", it's the local music, string instruments and such, but played so damn loud, that the entire speaker feels like it's being ripped apart by a dinosaur.
When you travel around, sometimes you get the distinct feeling that the people who make a lot of the attractions you see, have never bothered to think about the true implications of what they have made. Like, there is a small cafe near the Independence Museum in HCMC, and if you go into the men's toilet and latch the door behind you. You'll notice one odd thing about the toilet, there is a toilet to sit at, and then a urinal 90 degree's facing the toilet. I took a photo of it, but I am thinking about why anyone would think that was convenient placement. I mean, sure, one person could be taking a dump, and someone else could be urinating in the urinal, but, the two men would have to be entirely intimate during the process in a way that most men just simply aren't, and even if they were, they perhaps wouldn't consider this with a complete stranger that you had just latched into this small confined room together.
I'm trying to think of any situation where two males would go into this room at the same time, and I'm only thinking gaysex at this point.
It will be one day be rectified, nothing will be wasted what a place
the whole park felt creepy when you started playing the 'playing sound'....
This piece of land can be converted into a high class residential area
Wait you video in the Guangxi 👍👏
Perhaps this is too somber a comment, but that place bears an unnerving similarity to the old amusement park in Pripyat, the town close to Chernobyl. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pripyat_amusement_park
The ending frame is a nice meme picture.😂😂😂 #mattmoji
Got an amusement park ad. Lmao
Let the child touch the mobile phone too early, which may make the playground shut down ;)
Consisting of:- about 5 minutes of amusement park and the rest of the time on someone who likes the sound of his own voice.
Hey Matt I know you are probably not in Chongqing now, hopefully the next time you can find this Rainey family (they are Americans) who lives there and see if they are ok. I see that they post videos up to 2 months ago: Jenay Rainey ruclips.net/video/Ms-RqNnWyoY/видео.html
the three gorgeous dames ? haha
Warriors come out to playay
wow, another Warrior fan..JaYoe
WE HAVE ASK CHINA TOO TAKE ALL OF NANNING CHONGQING MONEY FROM ALL BUSINESS FOR RUclipsR MAKE 4 TIMES THE MONEY, CHINA NEEDS THIS & MUST TAKE IT & IT'S HOMES. ADD OIL CHINA TAKE IT FOR AMERICAN'S & CANADA HAVE MILLION'S OF DOLLARS HIDE IN THE WORLD. THANK YOU CHINA TAKE HALF OF IT. PAY BY RUclips ALSO EASY
why wouldn't it be open ? it's not like the u.s where other people are responsible for dumb people hurting themselves. if you go there and hurt yourself it's your fault like it should be.
You should go there at night lol
A CYCLE SAID NOT TOO KNOCK ANY POLITCAL? OMG WHAT A TURN AROUND NOW WE SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING
GWEIBO 60 ALWAY HAS DONE THIS & NOW YOU SEE? ALL ON USD MONEY
Nice channel.
Thanks to your play it down , I always play it down video , I'm now
60% TRUMPS fault
You and Gweilo should collab and go check out an AMAZING PARK together and talk politics! That would be cool!
Chinaville did you see his new vid? They collabed
@@AmelieZh Haha... OK cool! Can't wait to see it!
@@AmelieZh Gweilo is a political genius - especially after a few cold beers or glasses of baijiu!
这游乐场已经荒废了。
TEST
Waste a lot of money
Did you manage to stop by the concentration camps?