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Chocolate Wonderland opens to public in Beijing

2010-01-21 13:41 BJT

On January 18, China's largest "chocolate waterfall," part of the World Chocolate Wonderland, was unveiled in a glass house outfitted with uniform temperature and a microcontroller. The World Chocolate Wonderland is north of the National Stadium – The Bird's Nest - and is now preparing to open. The 1.5 tons of smooth, thick and fragrant liquid chocolate feature shows refinement and romance and brings to mind unforgettable modern arts.

A sophisticated device is used to keep the "chocolate waterfall" going
A sophisticated device is used to keep the "chocolate waterfall" going

The World Chocolate Wonderland is China's first fantasy theme park to have chocolate as its theme. It will be officially open to tourists on January 29. After it opens, it will be an amusement world integrating elements of curiosity, culture, art and entertainment. It will introduce the world's 3,000 years of chocolate culture and the currently popular modern arts that use chocolate to Beijing's residents, enabling tourists to learn more about chocolate, feel the modern glamour of chocolate and experience the cultural atmosphere that surrounds the processing and manufacture of chocolate.

The terracotta army made from chocolate is spectacular
The terracotta army made from chocolate is spectacular