Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town One day Tour: Complete Guide to the Fantasy Journey

Speaking of Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town, I believe many friends should know that this is the first fantasy themed leisure tourism resort created by Overseas Chinese Town Group in central China. It is truly a one-stop destination for sightseeing, dining, and accommodation! Meanwhile, there are four major theme parks here that are the most popular among everyone. So, if you want to come to OCT for a day, how do you play? Let's take a look with the editor below

After all, the styles of these four theme parks are different. Fantasy Valley is the latest generation of large-scale theme land parks in OCT, Qiqu Childhood is China's first accompanying natural parent-child park, Qimeng Beach is China's first family friendly ocean exploration themed entertainment kingdom, and finally, Yunhai Hot Springs is a high-end hot spring health choice. So the time of the day depends on how you choose. If you want to play in the water in summer, Qimeng Beach is your best choice. But if it's a parent-child trip, if parents bring their children, I think Fantasy Valley and Fun Childhood are both good choices, because these two theme parks are very suitable for family travel, especially Fun Childhood, which is the first world-class parent-child park in Central China

So for a day trip, just choose the theme park that suits you best or is your favorite. It's not that if you come to OCT and visit it all day, you really can't play anything

1. OCT Fantasy Valley: A theme park with infinite charm

As a large theme park, Xiangyang OCT Fantasy Valley has an irresistible unique charm. This seems to be a dreamlike parallel world, blending modern technology with natural landscapes, bringing visitors an unprecedented fantasy journey

There are multiple themed areas within the park, such as "Planet Market", "Strange Star Sea", "Strange Star Port", "Crazy Machinery City", "Ark of Kun", and "Tibetan Mirage". Each region has its own unique style and characteristics, creating a mysterious and fantastical gaming experience through elements such as animal performances, environmental interactive performances, and mechanical interactions

2. Preparation and Precautions for Travel

(1) Item Preparation

Before heading to Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town Fantasy Valley for travel, preparing items can make your travel experience smoother. Firstly, it is necessary to bring your ID card, which is an important credential for entering the park. At the same time, it is crucial to take good sun protection measures, such as sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, etc. You can prepare a small amount of water and snacks to replenish energy during the game. It should be noted that it is allowed to bring appropriate amounts of baby food, personal food, and drinking water within the park, but do not bring fruits, vegetables, foods that require heating or have irritating odors, and alcoholic beverages. If you want to experience water sports, you can bring your own raincoat or purchase it in the park, with a price of generally 25 yuan per set

(II) Transportation and Tickets

There are various modes of transportation, making it convenient for tourists to travel. Self driving tours can directly navigate to Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town Fantasy Valley, with a parking lot across from the entrance. The reference price is that blue license plate cars are free within 30 minutes at a rate of 5 yuan/hour, with a maximum daily limit of 30 yuan; Green license plate vehicles (new energy vehicles) are free within 120 minutes, with 7 yuan/time for 2-3 hours and 10 yuan/time for 3-4 hours. The charging standard for vehicles over 4 hours follows that of blue license plate vehicles, with a maximum limit of 30 yuan per day; Buses with yellow cards are free of charge within 30 minutes, with a parking fee of 45 yuan/time. New energy vehicles are free of charge within 2 hours before the start of the journey, with a parking fee of 22 yuan/time within 2-4 hours and a parking fee of 45 yuan/time beyond 4 hours. In addition, you can also choose to arrive by high-speed rail and take the GO2, G03, or K11 bus to get off at the OCT Fantasy Resort Station; You can take bus G02, G3, K11, K15, or 539 to get off at the Overseas Chinese City Fantasy Resort Station for urban transportation

Ticket prices vary depending on the audience, with adult tickets generally starting at 260 yuan, child tickets starting at 180 yuan, and senior tickets starting at 180 yuan. At the same time, there are also many preferential policies in the park, such as the half price discount for police officers at Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town Fantasy Resort in 2023, which will be available from July 19, 2023 to June 30, 2024; In 2023, medical workers at Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town Fantasy Resort will enjoy free rides, with promotional activities from August 19, 2023 to September 3, 2023

(III) Entrance Inspection

At the entrance of the park, visitors' backpacks will be inspected and they are not allowed to bring cooked food, braised dishes, or other food into the park. At the same time, attention should be paid to the height requirements of children. Many events have height restrictions, and children over 1.2 meters can basically play most events. If taking children to play, it is important to understand the height requirements for each activity in advance in order to better plan the play route

III. Exciting Play Route

(1) Popular Projects: Play First

After entering the park, first rush towards the interstellar adventure project. This project is highly recommended as it is like a fantastic journey of space exploration, taking tourists on a journey through the stars and the sea. Riding on a super large multi degree of freedom dynamic platform, following astronaut Qimiao wearing a "dragon horn", searching for the traces of dragons in interstellar adventures. Its senses and scenery make people feel as if they are in the vast universe, attracting both children and adults to this wonderful journey. Due to the fact that this project is one of the most popular projects and the queue time is slightly longer, it is wise to brush first when entering the park

(II) Stimulating Project Challenge

1. Ark Adventure: This is one of the more exciting water projects. Diving down from a high platform of several tens of meters, creating a splash of water of over ten meters, the excitement of that moment made people scream repeatedly. However, children are generally not recommended to play this project to avoid being scared
2. Da Vinci Flying: This project must not be missed! The staff explained that it was built at a cost of one hundred million yuan, with a strong sense of weightlessness and extremely fast speed. When diving, it feels like it has to fly out of the track. The 360 degree rotating inverted diving track can be called the most exciting roller coaster project in the country. Just by listening to the screams, one can feel a high level of excitement, which can definitely make thrill seeking tourists' hearts race

(III) Parent child project experience

1. Panda confrontation: A great parent-child experience project where children and adults play together. The cute panda shaped bumper car allows the whole family to enjoy parent-child time in a relaxed and happy atmosphere
2. Sea Beast Vortex: It's actually a carousel, suitable for both adults and children. Colorful sea beast shapes, accompanied by cheerful music, seem to have entered a fairy tale world

(4) Featured projects check-in

1. Secret Realm Drifting: The project is very gentle, wearing raincoats and rain shoes, both adults and children can play. During the drifting process, it will pass through the mouth of a big monster, adding a lot of fun
2. Ten Thousand Year Ice Cave: This project requires renting cotton jackets at the entrance, each at 25 degrees Celsius. The temperature inside is below minus ten degrees Celsius, and there are artificial snowflakes and ice blocks. You can play on the snow circle slide. Don't stay too long with your child, as there may be a large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, which could cause freezing and catching a cold
3. Leap over the Grassland: This project must be experienced. From a high altitude, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the amusement park and see animals such as giraffes, zebras, sika deer, wolves, etc. The speed is gentle and safe, like a butterfly flying in the sky, allowing people to appreciate the beauty of nature while feeling its charm

IV. Food Recommendations

(1) Food Stalls in the Park

In the fantasy valley of Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town, there are numerous food stalls distributed, providing tourists with a rich and diverse range of food choices. These stalls cover a variety of flavors, whether you like sweets or salty food, you can find delicious food that satisfies your taste buds here

(II) Featured Restaurants

1. Giraffe Restaurant: This restaurant has a unique location where you can enjoy delicious food while also interacting intimately with animals. The restaurant offers a variety of delicacies, among which spaghetti is priced at around 30 yuan per serving, with chewy noodles and rich sauces. There is also pizza, priced at over 50 yuan, with rich ingredients and a mellow taste. The restaurant environment is also very good, with an outdoor dining area close to Ark Adventure, where you can enjoy delicious food while also enjoying exciting amusement rides
2. Star Harbor Gas Station: The pork rib rice here is truly exceptional. Although the price is slightly higher than outside, the taste is indeed good. The braised pork is plentiful, and several people can eat it to their heart's content. The price of a pork rib rice is about 40 yuan
3. Wangfu Noodle Shop: The ingredients are super rich, and the noodles are very chewy. A bowl of noodles is enough to fill your stomach, with plenty of portions and plenty of meat. The price is affordable, and even photos can be taken. The price of a bowl of noodles is about 20 yuan

(III) Recommended Specialty Foods

Fantasy Grilled Fish is one of the specialty foods in Fantasy Valley. The fish meat is fresh, tender, and juicy. It is grilled using a unique method and paired with a variety of side dishes, which greatly increases one's appetite. The price is usually around 60 yuan per serving, which is very suitable for sharing with family and friends

(IV) Analysis of Food Prices

Overall, the food prices in the park are relatively reasonable. Although it may be more expensive than the snack stalls outside, considering the operating costs and unique environment of the park, this price is still acceptable. Moreover, during the gameplay, one can always enjoy delicious food, which adds a lot of fun to the gaming experience

Fifth, Accommodation Options

If you want to spend more time, you can choose the interstellar space hotel in the park, which is full of technology and has complete facilities

6. Travel Tips

(1) Reasonable Time Arrangement

Reasonable time arrangement is crucial when playing at Xiangyang Overseas Chinese Town Fantasy Valley. You can learn in advance about the opening and performance times of various amusement projects and develop detailed play plans. For example, when the park opens in the morning, you can first choose popular projects such as Star Trek and Leonardo da Vinci Flight to avoid long queues during peak hours. At noon, you can choose to enjoy delicious food in the restaurants within the park, take a short break, and then continue playing. In the afternoon, you can experience some parent-child activities and special projects, such as panda duels, sea animal whirlpools, and secret drifting. At night, you can watch exciting performances and fireworks shows, putting a perfect end to the day's fun

(II) Avoid peak periods

In order to have a better gaming experience, try to avoid peak periods such as holidays and weekends. According to data, during peak hours, the number of tourists in the park may be several times higher than usual, and the waiting time will also increase significantly. You can choose to go during weekdays or off-season, which not only reduces queuing time but also allows you to better enjoy the facilities and services in the park. In addition, it is also possible to book tickets and hotels in advance to avoid being unable to enter the park or find suitable accommodation due to too many tourists

(III) Pay attention to weather changes

The weather in Xiangyang changes greatly. Before playing, pay attention to the weather forecast and make corresponding preparations. If it is sunny, pay attention to taking sun protection measures, carrying sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, etc. If it's rainy, bring rain gear to avoid getting wet from the rain. At the same time, some water sports events may be temporarily suspended due to weather conditions, so it is necessary to understand relevant information in advance and adjust the play plan reasonably. In winter, it is important to keep warm and carry sufficient clothing to avoid affecting the gaming experience due to the cold

(4) Pay attention to personal safety

During the game, be sure to pay attention to personal safety. Follow the regulations and safety tips of the park, and do not climb amusement facilities or leave designated areas at will. In amusement rides, it is important to follow the guidance of the staff, fasten your seat belt, and not loosen it casually. For some stimulating projects, one should choose whether to participate based on their own physical condition. If there is any physical discomfort or illness, inform the staff in advance to avoid accidents. In addition, it is important to take good care of personal belongings to avoid loss or theft