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Shekou Sea World

Location: Guangdong, China
Latitude & Longitude: 22.486420, 113.912148
Views: 1787   Posted By: bmeyer2 (05/08/2008)
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- Transportation --> Ships
- Recreation & Entertainment --> Amusement Parks
- Buildings --> Hotels & Resorts
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bmeyer2 (05/08/2008)

This was originally a French luxury yacht named Ancerville.  In 1973, China purchased the ship and used it for various purposes, eventually permanently placing it in Shekou as a hotel and entertainment complex.  The coastline used to reach the ship, but was reclaimed in order to construct the adjacent golf course and other recreational facilities.

See the following for more info:
http://www.szseaworld.com/05-about-en/p-001.asp?c1=Sea%20world%20profile&id=1 (official website)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZIRs-PD2q4 (a close-up video)

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