Xin'ao Ocean World
新澳海底世界
About
Xin'ao Ocean World is an indoor aquarium in Haigang District, Qinhuangdao, best known for its underwater viewing tunnel where sharks, rays, and turtles swim overhead. It also houses a polar zone with seals and penguins, plus scheduled mermaid and sea lion shows. Being fully indoor and climate-controlled, it's a reliable option on rainy, very hot, or cold days, and is popular with families and marine-life enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Underwater viewing tunnel
- Mermaid show
- Sea lion show
- Penguin house
- Polar animal zone
Getting there
- By train & bus
- Take bus 19 or 32 within the city to the Xin'ao Ocean World stop, right at the entrance.
- By car
- About 6-8 km (roughly a 15-20 minute drive) from Qinhuangdao Station; about 15 km from Beidaihe Station; about 300 km (roughly 3.5-4 hours) from Beijing.
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Address 河北省秦皇岛市海港区河滨路81号 · Tel 0335-7826666
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Before you go
- It's fully indoors, making it a great backup for rainy, very hot, or cold days.
- In the underwater tunnel, video or burst-mode photos tend to come out better.
- Check the day's show schedule after entering so you don't miss the mermaid or sea lion shows.
- It can get crowded, so try to avoid weekend and holiday peak times.
- It's air-conditioned inside, so bring a light jacket for shoulder seasons.
Tickets Starting from ¥55 (ticket types and prices may vary by season, so check the official channel or a booking platform for the current price). Children under 1.2m, seniors over 70, active-duty military, and people with disabilities enter free with valid ID, check the site's daily notice for details. Shows run on a limited schedule, so check the show times after entering.
Hours April 1-October 15: 08:40-16:30; October 16-January 31 and February 2-March 31: 09:10-16:30; February 1: 09:10-15:00 (these are ticket sales/entry cutoff times, so check the on-site notice for details).
Frequently asked
Can I visit on a rainy day?
Yes, the whole experience is indoors, making it one of the few Qinhuangdao attractions unaffected by weather.
Are there shows, and when?
Yes, mermaid and sea lion shows run on a set schedule, posted at the entrance each day.
Is it good for young kids?
Yes, it's a popular family attraction in Qinhuangdao, and children under 1.2m generally enter free.
Nearby in Haigang (City Centre)
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