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Window of the World

Coordinates: 22°32′15.05″N 113°58′11.12″E / 22.5375139°N 113.9697556°E / 22.5375139; 113.9697556
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Window of the World
Window of the World entrance
LocationShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Opened1993 (1993)
Owner
ThemeWorld landmarks
Window of the World entrance

The Window of the World (Chinese: 世界之窗; pinyin: Shìjiè zhī Chuāng; Jyutping: sai3 gaai3 zi1 coeng1) is a theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares (118 acres). The 108 metre (354 ft) tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal all in proximity to each other are all part of the appeal of this theme park.

Transportation

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The Window of the World Station on Line 1 and Line 2 of the Shenzhen Metro is located directly in front of the park. The Happy Line monorail has a stop near Window of the World.

Monorail and open cars runs inside the park.

In media

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The film The World by Jia Zhangke is based entirely in the park and portrays a love story of multiple performers.

In his autobiographical graphic novel Shenzhen, Guy Delisle visits the park with a Chinese acquaintance. The Park was a destination of The Amazing Race 28.

List of major attractions in the Window of the World

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One-third scale replica of the Eiffel Tower

Europe

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Miniature Taj Mahal
Replica of the Borobudur Temple

Asia

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Oceania

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Africa

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Skyscrapers of New York City
Street view of Window of the World

North and South America region

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Other regions

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  • Asia-style Street
  • Islamic Street
  • Church of Europe-Style Street
  • The Square of the Atmosphere
  • Garden of World Sculptures
Main entrance panoramic view

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hassenpflug, Dieter (2012). The Urban Code of China. Walter de Gruyter. p. 115. ISBN 978-3034612067. The 'Window of the World' in Shenzhen [...] imitations of Matterhorn and Fujiyama
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22°32′15.05″N 113°58′11.12″E / 22.5375139°N 113.9697556°E / 22.5375139; 113.9697556