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The article reports that OCT Group, a tourism conglomerate, has created a 100-hectare Beijing Happy Valley, a theme park, in mainland China. The park is considered to be the most expensive amusement facility in the country. One of the goal of OCT was to bring top-of-the-line products to its new park including the different kinds of coaster rides, games and cinemas. Furthermore, the park is also building an indoor theater and plans to hire opera directors to produce shows.

Discusses why acrobat stage shows and circuses are incorporated in amusement parks in China. Use of acrobat shows and circuses to maximize fun for Chinese amusement parks; Improvement in attendance; History of Chinese acrobatics.

Features the Playa Maya Water Park in China and explores how this renowned water resort combined successfully compelling theme and marketing tactics. Role of solid financial strength, sound management and unique marketing strategies in its success; Description of the park's Mayan theme; Assertion that Playa Maya's success, though impressive, is not representative of the mixed picture of China's waterpark industry in general.

Reports on the thrill-oriented approach among amusement parks in China. Response to customer preference for adventure ride with Top Spin at Shenzhen's Happy Kingdom; Challenge of the two suspended loop coasters, Flying Dragon of the Snow Mountain; Safety issues in the construction of amusement rides.

Features Suzhou Amusement Land, an amusement park in Shanghai, China. Success of the park since its opening in July 1995; Amusement rides available; Marketing strategy of the park's management.

The article features the Sky Jump, the new attraction at the Macau Tower, in Macau, China. The ride is the highest of its kind, taking off several feet above the ground from the tower's outer rim. It is expected that Sky Jump will successfully achieve the Guinness World Record. The Sky Jump is based on technology used in sky diving training and movie stunts.