Hefei Oceanarium

Location: No. 321 Fanhua Avenue, Economic Development Zone, Hefei City Parking: On-site parking available (5 yuan per hour) Ticket: 150 yuan per person (each adult can bring one child) Bring: Water + Power bank + Snacks Visiting Time: About 3 hours to finish, if with kids, it might take half a day The place is not very big, but it's crowded. It's essential to avoid holidays, or it will be extremely crowded. Since it's an enclosed building, it can get very noisy, especially with children's voices. Must-see: Mermaid Show: Only two shows a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Make sure to check the time in advance and get a good spot. Fish Swarm: A visual spectacle with a large number of small fish swirling together. Ocean Theater: There are sea lion and dolphin performances, which are fantastic, along with comedic diving. Ray Show: Divers go down to feed and interact with the rays, but the space is limited, so you need to queue up early, or you'll end up standing at the back. Ocean Tunnel: Great for taking photos, but there are many people passing by, and you can look up to see small sharks. Jellyfish Pavilion: Personally, I think it's the most fun place. There are super many colorful jellyfish that change with the lighting. The jellyfish are really beautiful!! Great for photos. Summary: It's quite interesting to visit with kids. The ticket price of 150 yuan per person seems a bit not worth it considering the size of the place. Definitely avoid holidays, and also bring your own water! You must bring water! There are some stalls selling mermaid toys and other items, which are not of great quality but are priced high. Many kids will want toys after seeing the fish, so parents should prepare their children mentally in advance, or bring toys for them. There have been many instances of children crying loudly because they couldn't get the toys😭