Chinese Name:七彩云南·欢乐世界
English Name:Colorful Yunnan Paradise Park
ADDRESSHuanhu Nan Lu, Jincheng Zhen, Jinning, Kunming 昆明晋宁区晋城镇环湖南路

Colorful Yunnan Paradise Park is the first large theme park in Kunming, it was officially start open for tourists on 5th of July. It is located in South Huanhu Road, Jinning District, cover more than 700 mu, only 30 minutes away by car from Kunming downtown.

Colorful Yunnan Joy World is one of the core attractions within the Colorful Yunnan Ancient Dian Kingdom Tourist and Health Resort. The park’s theme is based on three main cultural threads: “Ancient Dian Culture,” “Ethnic Culture,” and “Regional Culture.” Following a three-step approach of “tracing roots, pursuing spirit, and shaping form,” it utilizes elements such as music, architecture, performances, and floats to create the world’s first theme park centered around Dian culture, featuring a distinctive ethnic cultural experience.

Project Overview

Colorful Yunnan Joy World is meticulously crafted by Kunming Noahs Ark Group, a renowned enterprise in Yunnan Province. As a central feature of the Colorful Yunnan Ancient Dian Kingdom Health and Tourism Resort, the theme park represents an investment of 3 billion yuan and covers an area of over 600 acres. It closely follows the three cultural threads of “Ancient Dian Culture,” “Ethnic Culture,” and “Regional Culture,” and is innovatively divided into seven themed zones: Dian Army Camp, Fantastical Dian Wonderland, Children’s Dream World, Myriad Tribes Village, Primeval Secret Land, Frost Moon Cold Isle, and Four Seasons Flower Sea. Additionally, the park includes a dedicated entertainment center for children called the Baby Paradise.

The park boasts 81 amusement attractions, featuring a wide range of rides and facilities provided by renowned companies such as Switzerland’s B&M, Germany’s MACK, and the U.S. company S&S. This includes large-scale installations like the Snow Eagle Winged Roller Coaster, Elephant Dragon Coaster, and Twin Towers Space Shot. The park seamlessly integrates unique cultural features with modern technology.

To showcase Yunnan’s stunning landscapes and rich ethnic culture, the park has specially created attractions such as the Flyover Theater’s “Flying over Colorful Yunnan,” the water show “Peacock Princess,” multimedia interactions, an indoor ethnic song and dance theater, an outdoor stunt theater, and float parades (Ancient Dian Grand Parade).

Seven Themed Zones

The park is divided into seven themed zones, focusing on the cultural threads of “Ancient Dian,” “Ethnic,” and “Regional,” while incorporating Yunnan’s unique local customs:

1. Children’s Dream World: Designed with ethnic architecture and plant elements, this zone is ideal for young children. Visitors can enjoy the merry-go-round and spinning cups, feel the thrill in fun eSports City, Hurricane Flying Chairs, and Jumping Frogs, or embark on adventure experiences like Amazon Jungle Exploration, High Altitude Expansion Adventures, and Forest World Activities.
2. Four Seasons Flower Sea: A zone where flowers bloom all year round. Here, visitors can ride the Dianchi Eye Ferris Wheel and the Colorful Train, enjoy the musical fountain that operates at set times, and watch float parades.
3. Fantastical Dian Wonderland: A testing ground for the brave, featuring rides like the Water Spinning Cup, Fantastical Dian Bull, Flyover Theater, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Whitewater Rafting.
4. Dian Army Camp: Experience thrilling attractions like the Dian Army War Elephant, Elephant Dragon Coaster, Sky Flight, Dazzling Laser, and Illusion Maze, which provide heart-pounding excitement.
5. Myriad Tribes Village: In addition to rides like the Myriad Mine Train, Sun Windmill, and Wave Roll, visitors can enjoy performances at the ethnic theater, gaining knowledge while having fun.
6. Frost Moon Cold Isle: This zone offers an adrenaline rush with rides like the Snow Eagle Winged Roller Coaster, Ice Battle Chariot, Musical Express, and Lover’s Roller Coaster, delivering hundreds of meters of vertical drops in minutes.
7. Primeval Secret Land: Featuring attractions such as the Primeval Stone Hammer, Peacock Feather, Sun Boat, Twin Towers Space Shot, Spinning Bounce, Jungle Water Fight, and Rainforest Adventure, this zone takes visitors closer to the mysterious ancient Dian civilization.

Amusement Attractions

Colorful Yunnan Joy World offers a total of 81 attractions, including five large imported rides. Among these are high-thrill attractions like the Twin Towers Space Shot, Primeval Stone Hammer, Snow Eagle Winged Roller Coaster, and Elephant Dragon Coaster. For couples and families, there are more leisurely options like the Dianchi Eye Ferris Wheel, Colorful Train, Carousel, and Lover’s Roller Coaster. The park also features the Baby Paradise and a range of educational and entertaining rides for children.

Signature Performances

1. Flying over Colorful Yunnan: Even before the park’s construction began, Noahs Ark Group started planning this project. Using the theme “Magnificent Yunnan,” they employed full aerial photography over three years to capture 44 iconic scenic spots across Yunnan, taking visitors on a breathtaking flight journey over mountains, valleys, rivers, and lakes.
2. Colorful Yunnan: A traditional ethnic art performance showcasing a brilliant and captivating ethnic song and dance show, highlighting the beauty of Yunnan’s diverse cultural heritage. The show incorporates 3D holographic projections, 90-degree arc LED screens, and immersive wall projections.
3. Chronicles of Ancient Dian: This performance transports audiences back to the height of the Ancient Dian Kingdom, showcasing its economic, cultural, and military achievements. The show combines sound, light, electricity, wire-fu stunts, and high-tech stage machinery to recreate the grandeur and intense atmosphere of the “Ancient Dian War.”
4. Ancient Dian Grand Parade: Featuring dazzling floats and numerous performances, this parade brings to life the unique cultural essence of Ancient Dian, taking visitors on a legendary journey through mysterious natural landscapes and ethnic cultures.
5. Water Show: Based on the Dai ethnic narrative poem “Shaoshutun,” this show tells the romantic love story of a Peacock Princess and a Prince. With a massive water curtain stage, the performance integrates sound, light, electricity, water, and fire to deliver an all-encompassing sensory experience that leaves audiences in awe.

Themed Activities

1. Spring Festival: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with lively performances and festive activities showcasing Chinese traditions and Yunnan’s local customs, bringing the essence of Ancient Dian’s New Year spirit to visitors.
2. Le Tongxing Music Festival: On July 5, 2018, Colorful Yunnan Joy World officially opened, and the “Yunnan Province Glory Enterprise Noahs Ark Colorful Yunnan Left-behind Children Care Fund” was established. The charity fund supports left-behind children across Yunnan with living and educational assistance. For every ticket sold, one yuan is donated to the care fund. Each year on this day, a “Le Tongxing Music Festival” is held, featuring free performances by artists from various fields, with all ticket sales donated to the charity, spreading love and joy.
3. Summer Carnival Season: Ignite your summer at Colorful Yunnan Joy World, where dancers from around the globe come together for a grand summer carnival. Enjoy songs, dances, bonfires, parades, beer, and parties to kick off a passionate summer.
4. Prank Carnival: The gateway to another world only opens in October. During the Prank Carnival, spirits and demons roam the park, engaging with guests in a festive party. Don’t miss the haunted house, which opens exclusively for the Prank Carnival, where dark corridors and dim lighting create a spooky and mysterious atmosphere. Capture your best costumes on camera and join the nightly electronic music party and dazzling light parades.
5. New Year’s Eve Celebration: A dazzling stage, shining stars, and people who have come from afar make for unforgettable memories at the New Year’s Eve Music Festival. With a countdown at the giant Ferris wheel and a spectacular fireworks display over Dianchi Lake, the park has become a national landmark and a sought-after destination for welcoming the New Year.

Transportation Options

Colorful Yunnan Joy World is located within the Colorful Yunnan Ancient Dian Kingdom Tourist Area, about 40 kilometers from Kunming city center. Visitors can reach the park by bus or self-driving.

• Direct Bus Service to Ancient Dian:
  • Routes: Colorful Yunnan Joy World – Chenggong Colorful Yunnan No.1 City (round trip)
  • Colorful Yunnan Joy World – Dianchi Road South Asia Fengqing No.1 City (round trip)

  Departures:

  • Chenggong District Departure Station (Colorful Yunnan No.1 City Station): 10:00, 10:30, 11:00.
  • South City Departure Station (South Asia Fengqing No.1 City Station): 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00.

  Return Trips: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, and 20 minutes after the park closes.

  Direct Bus Route:

  • South Asia Fengqing No.1 City/Colorful Yunnan No.1 City – Ancient Dian Vitality Town – Ancient Dian Museum – Ancient Dian Boutique Wetland – Colorful Yunnan Joy World – Ancient Dian Crowne Plaza Hotel (no additional stops along the route).
• Public Bus:
  • Take bus K31 on the Ancient Dian City bus line to reach the park.
  • Stops include: Haigeng Dam (starting point), Yinghai Road, West Bay Pier (Yinghai Road), West Bay Pier (Dianchi Road) (outbound), Dianchi Tourist Resort Management Committee, Seven Kilometers (Dianchi Road), Dianchi Road Intersection (Hongta East Road), Xingti Road North Section, Haigeng Park East Gate, Haigeng Village, Hubin Road, Huanhu East Road Intersection (Hubin Road), Fanjia Village (Huanhu East Road), Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center, Ancient Dian Vitality Town, Ancient Dian Museum, Ancient Dian Boutique Wetland, Colorful Yunnan Joy World, Ancient Dian Crowne Plaza Hotel (terminal).
  • K31 buses are accessible from several locations in Kunming, providing convenient access to Colorful Yunnan Joy World.

Conclusion

Colorful Yunnan Joy World not only offers a thrilling and adventurous experience but also serves as a cultural hub, showcasing the richness of Yunnan’s ancient Dian civilization, its ethnic diversity, and its natural beauty. With its comprehensive range of attractions, performances, themed zones, and activities, it provides an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Whether seeking excitement, cultural enrichment, or family fun, Colorful Yunnan Joy World is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

Amusement Equipment

There are 81 amusement project, bringing all the best of the world’s top amusement equipment, supplied by world-class amusement equipment companies such as B&M, MACK Rides and S&S Worldwide. The park combined modern technology and Ancient Dian Culture together.

Performance

In the park, to show the beautiful Yunnan for visitors, there are two different performance. The film Flying Over Colorful Yunnan use aerial photography of Yunnan’s famous attraction with CG technology to present a really intoxicating picture. Peacock Princess is based on the classic mythological story of Dai ethnic minority, in the form of performances to show ethnic minorities life in Yunnan.

Restaurant

Restaurants in the park service with local Yunnan style cuisine as well as western cuisine, to meet the tastes of tourists form all around the world.

Ticket Information

Peak price of admission for high-demand dates, which include weekends,summer holidays,public holidays , and winter holidays.

Opening Time

10:00-21:00

Transport Information

Bus Line: K31, K28

Special Bus Line: 4 special bus line from Kunming city to Colorful Yunnan Paradise Park

Wujiaba Station

Panjiawan Station

Huangtupo Station

North Bus Station

Self driving

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