Wuxi Sunac Resort

Wuxi Sunac Resort: The Largest One-Stop Cultural Tourism Destination in East China

Overview

Wuxi Sunac Resort is located in Taihu New City, Binhu District, Wuxi, covering an area of about 2.4 million square meters with a total construction area of about 1.2 million square meters. It was invested and built by Sunac China and is the fifth flagship cultural tourism project of Sunac Cultural Tourism Group after Harbin, Hefei, Nanchang, and Guangzhou. With the theme of "Pearl of Taihu Lake · Land of Jiangnan", the project integrates outdoor theme parks, indoor water world, indoor snow world, indoor sea world, Taihu Show Theater, star-rated hotel cluster, Sunac Mall commercial complex, and other diverse business formats, forming a "all-season, all-age, all-format" tourism destination. It officially opened on June 29, 2019, with a first-day visitor flow exceeding 300,000. The project is positioned as one of the largest and most diverse cultural tourism complexes in East China, differentiating itself from Shanghai Disneyland and Beijing Universal Studios by focusing on a "Jiangnan culture + modern entertainment" integrated experience.

History

Core Attractions

Wuxi Sunac Resort includes four indoor parks and one outdoor park, as well as the Taihu Show Theater, hotel cluster, and other core facilities.

I. Outdoor Theme Park - Sunac Park

Sunac Park covers an area of about 570,000 square meters, with the background of Jiangnan water town culture, divided into six themed areas: Canal Homes, Bubble Spring Town, Xiake Divine Journey, Steam Age, Pastoral Song, and Adventure Harbor. It has 34 amusement rides, including:

Xiake Rafting: The first double-lift rapid ride in China, with a height of 30 meters and a track length of about 600 meters, incorporating elements of Xu Xiake's travels.

Factory Roller Coaster: Custom-made by Germany's MACK, with a maximum speed of 105 km/h, a track length of 1.2 kilometers, and 3 inversions.

Fly Over Jiangsu: An 8K dome flying theater with suspended seats, combined with wind, mist, and fragrance effects, simulating flying over the scenic spots of 13 prefecture-level cities in Jiangsu.

Taihu Show: An outdoor large-scale water show using drones, fountains, flames, and other technologies to present the legend of Taihu Lake.

II. Indoor Water World

The Water World has a construction area of about 34,000 square meters, with a constant temperature of 28-30°C, operating year-round. It features:

Big Wave Board: The largest indoor wave pool in China, with waves up to 3 meters high.

Water 4D Cinema: An immersive experience combining water curtains, projections, and water-spraying seats.

Children's Play Area: Designed for young children, with water depth of 0.3-0.6 meters.

III. Indoor Snow World

The Snow World has a construction area of about 17,500 square meters, making it the largest indoor ski resort in East China. The ski slope has a total length of 138 meters, divided into beginner (8° slope), intermediate (12° slope), and advanced (18° slope) runs, equipped with magic carpets and tow ropes. The temperature is maintained at -6°C to -2°C year-round, with snow depth of 50 centimeters. It has a ski school with professional instructors.

IV. Indoor Sea World

The Sea World has a construction area of about 42,000 square meters, featuring:

Beluga Exhibit Tank: An acrylic viewing window 30 meters long and 8 meters high, displaying belugas, dolphins, and other marine mammals.

Underwater Tunnel: About 100 meters long, where visitors can observe sharks, rays, sea turtles, and more.

Ocean Theater: With a capacity of 2,000 people, featuring dolphin and sea lion performances.

Rainforest Area: Simulating a tropical rainforest environment, displaying arapaima, otters, and other freshwater species.

V. Taihu Show Theater

The Taihu Show Theater, designed by Atkins from the UK, resembles a "Taihu stone" in appearance, with a 360-degree circular stage and a liftable water stage inside. The resident show "Taihu Show" is created by an international team, integrating dance, acrobatics, martial arts, and water curtain effects, telling the story of Wu and Yue culture. The theater can accommodate 1,990 spectators, and the show lasts about 70 minutes.