subject: Beijing Aquarium Immerse Yourself In The Mysteries Of Marine Life [print this page] Sculptured in the shape of a whelk and painted in hues of blue and orange stands the home of more than a 1000 species of marine life in the Northwest of Beijing, within the premises of the Beijing Zoo. The aquarium is divided into seven segments and provides a comprehensive understanding of sea creatures.
A visitor first encounters the Rainforest Adventure segment, where one gets a feeling of the wilderness complete with a waterfall, giant salamanders, sea elephants, blood parrot fish and others gathered from inland rivers and rainforests. Once the jungle trek is over, one enters the second pavilion, the Touch Pool. This is unique because visitors have the opportunity to touch gentle sea animals like anemones, horse shoe crabs, giant turtles, sea hedgehogs and starfish. Children in particular find this a fascinating experience.
The tunnel continues to the section known as the Wonder of Coral Reefs, where ornamental fish from around the world swim above and around people as they pass through. The passage leads people to the Shark Hall to find that the notoriously fierce ocean animals can be trained. Visitors have the opportunity to watch shark dances and feed them or watch them dive. The next pavilion known as the Rare Chinese Sturgeon Hall, houses the sturgeons, one of the oldest groups of bony fish, which are now somewhat endangered due to their vulnerability. The ones seen in the aquarium are specifically from the rivers of China.
Next is the Whales and Globefish Gulf, where killer whales, dolphins and sea lions reside in perfect harmony. Once you conclude your journey through this display of marine life, you enter the Ocean Theatre, where dolphins perform elegant sea ballets and trained sea lions mimic seals.
If you are a sea lover or you want your kids to have an experience of a lifetime, the Beijing Aquarium is bound to be the choice. Finding a hotel in Beijing will not be a difficult task, even for those used to a grand class of opulence. Shangri La Hotel Beijing is a hotel Beijing is proud to offer as a world-class example of Far Eastern hospitality.
