Window of the World, Shenzhen

Window of the World is a theme park of about 130 scale reproductions of world landmarks in the Overseas Chinese Town district of Nanshan, Shenzhen, China. Its symbol is a 108-metre, one-third-scale Eiffel Tower. Opened in 1994 and open daily until late evening, it suits families and groups who want photo stops, rides and evening shows in one place.

Opened in 1994 by CTS and OCT

The park lies among a cluster of theme parks built in western Shenzhen from the late 1980s. Construction began in July 1991 and it opened on 18 June 1994. China Travel Service (Hong Kong) holds 51 per cent and the state-owned Overseas Chinese Town group 49 per cent. It was named a national 5A tourist attraction, China's top grade, in 2007, and draws more than 3.25 million visitors a year.

A one-third-scale Eiffel Tower and world replicas

The one-third-scale Eiffel Tower stands over the Global Square at the centre of the park. Around it, paths lead past reproductions arranged by region, built at different scales. Among them are the pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Christ the Redeemer, the Sydney Opera House, Mount Fuji and a Manhattan skyline. Many are lit after dark, which changes the feel of a walk round the park.

A glass pyramid modelled on the Louvre entrance in Paris marks Window of the World station on the Shenzhen Metro, right beside the park gates.

Boat rides, an indoor ski slope and a water park

Some exhibits double as rides. Boats pass through copies of the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. An indoor ski slope opened in July 2000, and Jurassic Water World, a dinosaur-themed water park, was added in June 2024. Evening performances, including drone and fireworks shows, run on many nights, and seasonal festivals and light displays are held through the year.