jedimaster1227 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 http://www.expatica.com/de/leisure/arts_culture/Beijing-chocolate-theme-park-to-open-next-year_15220.html China plans to cater to the country's rising number of chocoholics with the opening next year of a Willy Wonka-style theme park in Beijing, complete with a replica Great Wall, according to state media. The 'world chocolate dream park,' reminiscent of Roald Dahl's beloved book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will feature a life-size edible Terracotta Army, Great Wall and versions of famous paintings, the China Daily said. "Our 'chocolate wonderland' will be beyond the imagination," Tina Cheng, general manager of the company that will operate the park, was quoted as saying. The park, due to open in January 2010, will be located in the Olympic Green, which also includes the iconic Bird's Nest stadium and the Water Cube aquatics centre used during the Beijing Summer Games last year. The site will include five pavilions and two outdoor sites where chocolate-made objects, such as the replica Great Wall, will be on display, the report said. Chocolate is not as popular in China as it is in Western countries but the sweet treat is increasingly popular with the nation's younger generation. Cheng was quoted as saying that a number of prestigious chocolate makers from Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland, wanted to participate in the project but she would not reveal their names. "There is the potential for a huge market in China with regards to chocolate consumption," she said, according to the report. "That's why many overseas chocolate producers are vying to join our project." It sounds delicious... And its near Happy Magic Water Cube, so its just another reason to get out to Beijing soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 First Happy Magic Water Cube and now a the World Chocolate Dream Park. I'm tellin' ya, those Chinese people have gotten it right. Now I really need to make a trip out there. Megalite + chocolate park = awesome. Hopefully I'll be able to take a side trip when I'm in Hong Kong next summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ^yeah, Communism and lack of Human Rights rock. China - You the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ^ Sarcasm and dissenting are forbidden in China. Take back your comment!! I love how you can always tell a park is in China based simply on the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ^In communist China, Comments take YOU. Wow, okay, the beijing water cube, along with some cool new amsuement parks, and now a chocolate theme park... I think I might have to start considering a trip to china in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ^yeah, Communism and lack of Human Rights rock. China - You the man! I was actually referring to its density of awesome coasters. Didn't really mean to go political, but if you took it that way then I apologize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 "If you want to view paradise... [suggestion redacted by glorious People's Republic of joyful happiness]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 The World Chocolate Dream Park opened a few days ago and the Great Wall of China made entirely out of chocolate in this video is pretty impressive! Happy Fun Time Chocolate World Video! A chocolate BMW! Crazy chocolate dress from the opening ceremonies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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