Qingdao Polar Ocean World — polar ocean theme park in Qingdao

海合安青岛极地海洋公园 · No. 60 Donghai East Road, Qingdao

青島極地海洋世界

Cross the Arctic and Antarctic in one day — 50,000+ marine animals, five immersive pavilions, six spectacular shows and China's first 360° transparent jellyfish tunnel, right on the shore of the Yellow Sea.

4.7/5 · 64,202 Trip.com reviews 4.0/5 · 279 TripAdvisor reviews #22 of 312 things to do in Qingdao
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  • Open 08:30 – 16:30
  • Last admission 16:10
  • 0.5 – 1 day recommended
  • Laoshan District, Qingdao
Opening HoursDaily 08:30 – 16:30 · last entry 16:10
Recommended Time0.5 – 1 day · plan around show times
地點No. 60 Donghai East Road, Laoshan District
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Welcome to the pole by the sea

A National AAAA Polar Ocean Park on the Shore of the Yellow Sea

Qingdao Polar Ocean World (海合安青岛极地海洋公园) sits in the core coastal tourism belt of Laoshan District — facing the Yellow Sea, backed by Fushan Mountain and just steps from the Sculpture Park, Shilaoren Beach and Xiaomaidao Park. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the park pairs dramatic coastal scenery with one of China's most complete collections of polar animals.

Five theme venues — the Polar Oceanarium, Horizon Theater, Deep Sea Fantasy · Jellyfish Secret Realm, Polar Legend · Ice & Snow Experience Hall and the 360° Dome Theater — circle the central Whale Joy Square, creating a unique "ocean fun cube" in Shandong Province where marine displays, live shows, science education and animal conservation come together.

  • 50,000+ marine animals across polar and deep-sea habitats
  • Six live shows every day — from belugas to acrobatic dolphins
  • China's first 360° fully transparent jellyfish tunnel
  • Family-friendly facilities with English signage and easy e-ticket entry
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50,000+marine animals

Five theme pavilions

One Park, Five Worlds to Explore

From the polar ice to a dome of dancing jellyfish — each pavilion is a destination of its own.

01

Polar Oceanarium

Tens of thousands of Arctic and Antarctic marine animals under one roof. Cross from the North Pole to the South Pole in a single stop and meet belugas, polar bears, penguins and the secrets of the deep blue.

02

Horizon Theater

An open-air theater overlooking the sea, home to the park's funniest rivalry: walruses vs. sea lions. A giant LED screen with all-round sound and lighting turns every show into a visual feast.

03

Deep Sea Fantasy · Jellyfish Secret Realm

Home to China's first 360° fully transparent jellyfish tunnel. Wander through a fantasy realm woven from thousands of jellyfish of 20+ shapes and colors and uncover the little secrets of the deep sea.

04

Polar Legend · Ice & Snow Experience Hall

Snow all year round thanks to "ice-and-snow fusion" technology. Brave the colorful ice slide, step into the blue ice cave, claim the Sea King's throne and meet the big snow monster.

05

360° Dome Theater

Step inside the sphere and immerse yourself in the deep ocean in one second. Naked-eye 3D and a holographic sky screen send belugas and penguins swimming through the air above you.

Meet the residents

50,000+ Marine Animals Are Waiting to Meet You

The stars of the park — each with its own personality. Come say hello.

Beluga Whale

The dashing "gentleman" of the polar sea, always ready to pose for the camera.

Dolphin

Swimming champion and hearing master — meeting one is said to bring a year of good luck.

Polar Bear

The Lord of Ice and Snow, waiting for you at the Ice & Snow World check-in.

Shark

The unmistakable "movie star" of the ocean's most thrilling scenes.

Jellyfish

Elegant ocean elves whose slow dance is said to cure all unhappiness.

Seal

A cheerful "gas tank" — round, funny and absolutely full of personality.

Penguin

Short wings, powerful paddling. Waddle by and try to keep up.

Sea Lion

Energetic stars of the stage and messengers of happiness in the ocean.

…plus hawksbill turtles, sand tiger sharks, golden trevally, swallow rays, seahorses and many more.

Live performances

Six Shows You Shouldn't Miss

Dance, acrobatics, water ballet and a little polar magic — the daily show lineup is the heart of the park.

Shocking

Sea Whale & Dolphin Show

Elegant belugas, powerful false killer whales and agile dolphins share the stage in a fusion of dance, acrobatics, flexibility and water ballet — strength and beauty in one polar carnival.

Romance

Beluga Show

Beluga whales become dancers, and humans and whales waltz together to compose a beautiful love song beneath the waves.

Fantasy

Deep Sea Mermaid Show

A brand-new mermaid performance swims among thousands of golden trevally, with modern light-and-shadow technology creating a spectacle between dream and reality.

Joy

Legend of Sea Lions · Pava

Sea lions and walruses become brave warriors who defeat the pirates with the power of Pava, as the legend of Qinyu Island unfolds before you.

Knowledge

Science Magic Show

Dr. Ocean fires up an air cannon and turns science into magic — an educational journey where kids learn while they travel.

Magic

Magic Ocean

Set off from the waters of Qingdao and travel through the ocean's different depths to explore the ancient sea in a magical journey.

Show times change by season — grab the day's schedule at the entrance and arrive at the theater 15–20 minutes early for the best seats. The Whale & Dolphin Show plays in the indoor theater, while the Horizon Theater show runs in the open air overlooking the sea.

Seven check-in spots

Bring Your Camera — These Spots Are Made for Photos

Seven popular photo areas combine the real ocean scene with dreamlike scenery, so you can "come to the polar regions and leave with memories".

1

360° Fantasy Jellyfish Tunnel

Changing lights and drifting jellyfish complement each other in a dreamlike underwater corridor.

2

Undersea Tunnel

Stand surrounded as sharks, rays and schools of fish glide around and above you — "healing" within reach.

3

Beluga Whale Tank

Snuggle up to the romantic white belugas as they dance with their keepers — a moment your camera deserves.

4

Deep Sea Migration Pool

A 300 m² viewing area where colorful corals and tens of thousands of fish surround you — no diving required.

5

Ocean Cuteness Gallery

Polar animals reimagined as world-famous oil paintings — cute, classic and totally unique.

6

Flowing Goldfish Bay

Ryukin, butterfly tail, Ranchu and other precious goldfish drifting slowly through light and shadow.

7

Whale Joy Square

Facing the Yellow Sea, the giant water-spouting beluga sculpture is a landmark of Qingdao — a must for photos.

Traveler reviews

What Visitors Say About the Park

Rated 4.7/5 from 64,202 reviews on Trip.com and 4.0/5 from 279 reviews on TripAdvisor — here is what real travelers highlight.

An excellent theme park with several different areas — the main aquarium, animal shows, and an Ice City. I spent about three hours there. I recommend visiting in the morning; it gets very crowded after 11:00 AM.

_TI***n1 Trip.com

Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're traveling with kids! 😊 My kids really enjoyed the experience. My eldest son especially loved the beluga whale feeding activity because he absolutely loves beluga whales. 🐋 We also let him try the underwater sea lion encounter, and he had such a memorable time! It was such a wonderful family experience — seeing how happy and excited the kids were made the visit even more special. Highly recommended for families traveling with children! 🥰

HAYEJIN Trip.com

When the park wasn't busy we got on the Ferris wheel without queuing and had a cabin all to ourselves — a great experience. Watching the beluga show while standing in the crowd was less comfortable, but the Whale & Dolphin Show in the theater was brilliant and full of joyful atmosphere — we were even caught on camera from our seats, which made it feel wonderfully interactive.

YCHo1003Translated from Chinese Trip.com

This ocean park is well worth visiting — two seniors spent six hours taking it slowly. The jellyfish were absolutely stunning. We booked our tickets on Trip.com and only had to show our passports at the entrance — very convenient. 👍

Rainy TurnerTranslated from Chinese Trip.com

This was really a nice experience for us. It's worth it — value for money. You can also experience the ocean view from the Ferris wheel.

Sefat Trip.com

We pre-booked the tickets before our departure to China, expecting an exciting and eventful presentation — and we got all that we wanted. The whole place is fun-packed; adults and kids both loved it. It met all the expectations of everyone attending the shows.

Landers Trip.com

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