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Located in Anji (Zhejiang). 9,5 hectares of beautiful games to learn respect for nature

Work on the construction of the Hello Kitty Sanrio Park have now been completed. The grand opening will take place January 1, 2015. This is the third Sanrio Hello Kitty Park in the world, the first in China. The city of Anji, in Zhejiang Province, is easily accessible from Shanghai. Distance of about 221 km, 2.5 hours by car, 1,5 hours taking the high-speed train.

35 creatures to saving the planet
The protagonist of the new theme park, as well as Hello Kitty will be a group of about 35 fantastic creatures committed to saving the planet. These characters will be featured in costumes, rides, movies, shows, parades and games. In an area of about 9,5 hectares there are 11 sets of huge recreational facilities, all kinds of games and shows, special entertainment for children, car parade, and a huge Ferris wheel that seems to touch the sky. The implementation of the park has a cost of about 1150 million usd. Experts predict an influx of about one million visitors a year.

Ecology and nature
The dominant theme of Hello Kitty Sanrio Park is nature. Here the children learn about the environment and to respect nature through imaginative, hands-on activities. The theme of ecology and nature is recognizable also by the choice of the park. Indeed Anji is famous for its natural beauty still pristine and the wonderful bamboo forests.