subject: Blue Zoo Underwater Tunnel - displaying the wonders of the ocean [print this page] Known as the capital of China and world renowned for its rich cultural heritage, Beijing has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is also home to some of the most significant religious sites as far as Buddhist followers are concerned. The Chinese are known for being calm and collected even in the most demanding circumstances. These qualities have been developed over decades as many forms of meditation and prayer were developed by their ancient ancestors. Travellers to Beijing therefore will be pleased to be amongst a motivated yet peaceful local population going about their daily chores as you explore the beauties of this forbidden land. Located in Beijing, the Blue Zoo is an underwater aquarium that is known to be one of the largest saltwater aquariums in Asia. This structural masterpiece was a challenging assignment for Chinas Gongti Beijing, therefore the decision was taken to involve the New Zealand based construction company, Richina Pacific. This joint venture saw the completion of a well equipped and most importantly structurally sound state of the art aquarium that was opened to the public in 1997 and soon became a major tourist attraction of Beijing. The seemingly natural saltwater eco systems that has been artificially created with the help of biological experts needs approximately 3.5 million liters of water to keep functioning and is spread out over an area of 7800 square metres. Hundreds of different fish swim about freely within the confines of their respective tanks. 18 themed saltwater tanks, apart from the main tank, displays sea creatures such as rays, sharks, eels and even coral dwellers. These fish are fed twice a day by trained, professional divers who go about their duties confidently despite being in the midst of untamed creatures. Raffles Beijing Hotel is the ideal getaway where guests are able to rest their feet after a long day out exploring the city. This exquisitely designed 5 star hotel Beijing stands out amongst others of its kind with relative ease mainly because of the outstanding service offered here. Guests can also enjoy the wide range of amenities and leisure activities at this exemplary luxury hotel Beijing .
Blue Zoo Underwater Tunnel - displaying the wonders of the ocean
