In 2027, Beijing will unveil a new large ocean-themed park — the Beijing Haichang Ocean Park, which is currently under construction in Tongzhou District. Unlike its predecessors, this park will be China's first to house multi-story water tanks on the second and third floors — an innovative design that expands visitor space on limited urban land.

With a total floor area of 157,000 square meters and a site area of 41,000 square meters, the park will be the only large-scale ocean-themed park built in Beijing since 2000 and China's first fifth-generation aquarium complex. Incorporating an innovative "vertical ocean" model, the project is divided into two functional sections: an aquarium and a theme hotel. The aquarium will span two underground levels and three above-ground floors, while the theme hotel will feature two floors underground and eight above-ground. This one complex will integrate a diverse range of offerings, including science education and study programs, dining and leisure options, entertainment and retail spaces, and resort accommodation rooms.

The project is now in the construction phase for the above-ground structure. The main structure is scheduled to top out by the end of this year, while the entire construction project is expected to be completed by the end of next year. The park is set to begin trial operation and open to the public by the end of 2027.
 
As a fifth-generation aquarium complex, the Beijing Haichang Ocean Park breaks away from the traditional model of aquariums focused solely on observation to serve as an immersive, one-stop ocean resort complex. Visitors will be able to get up close to marine life and take part in marine science education and study programs. After touring, they can unwind at the theme hotel.

(Source: Beijing Fabu)