Windows on the World and OCT (Overseas Chinese Town)

The Window of the World is a theme park located in Overseas Chinese Town (OCT), Nanshan district, in the western part of the city of Shenzhen, that is themed around famous buildings, structures, sculptures and other things in the world. Many of them are 1/3 of the full scale and the main focus is on Europe and USA. OCT also features other large theme parks (that we didn't visit), like Splendid China (minatures or replicas of the most Chinese structures), the Alps Village, China Folk Cultural Village ( a full scale traditional village with people in traditional clothes) and Happy Valley (an amusement park). We chosed Windows of the World has about 130 reproductions of some of some the most famous tourist attractions in the world on a size of 48 hectares. The 108 metre tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids, Manhattan skyline (pre -9/11), Arch of Triumph, Big Ben, Washington, Bangkok temples, Angkor Vat, Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, a large Niagara Falls, Venezuela falls, a Mexican pyramid and many more famous landmarks all in proximity to each other, about 1/3 of the orignal, can be found in the theme park. There is also a full size Myanmar village, Dutch villages and European villages as well as a Japanese garden inside this enormous theme park. It is actually so big that you can take a monorail or hire bikes to get around the theme parks. At the entrance you will find impressive fountains, and replicas of historical landmarks around the world, much larger then in equal theme parks in Europe for example.

Windows of the World is very similar in name to the Windows on the World, a restaurant that used to be on the top of WTC, New York before 9/11. We spent most of the second day in Shenzhen in this theme park, and a small part in the Alps village, at least a full day is recommended.

We first thought that this sign was to Windows of the World, but it lead us to the Alps Ice and Snow Park. Golden skyscraper opposite WoW in Overseas Chinese Town (OCT), Nanshan district. Skyline of Overseas Chinese Town (OCT), Nanshan district. Alps Ice theme park, next to Windows of the World. Built to resemble a village in the Alps, somewhere in Austria or Switzerland.The Chinese seem obsessed with the Alps. Palace of Nectar, Alps Ice theme park. Alps Ice theme park, next to Windows of the World. Built to resemble a village in the Alps, somewhere in Austria or Switzerland.The Chinese seem obsessed with the Alps. Modern cars at the parking lot to Alps Ice and Windows of the World. Modern Arch of Triumph near the entrance to Windows of the World. Alps Ice theme park. Overseas Chinese Town is the area in Nanshan district where you find hotels, residential buildings, office buildings and theme parks like Windows of the World and Splendid China, China Folk Cultural Village and Happy Valley. Alps Ice theme park. Alps Ice theme park. Alps Ice theme park. Carps, Alps Ice theme park. Alps Ice theme park. Ice & Snow World Skating Rink. Ice & Snow World Skating Rink.Swedish flag! Alps Ice theme park. Nice European style buildings, Alps Ice theme park. The elevated monorail that goes through Windows of the World and Westin hotel. Swamps at the entrance to Windows of the World. The Window of the World is a theme park located in Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district, in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of some the most famous tourist attractions in the world on a size of 48 hectares. The 108 metre tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids, Manhattan skyline (pre -9/11), Arch of Triumph, Big Ben, Washington, Bangkok temples, Angkor Vat, Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, a large Niagara Falls, Venezuela falls, a Mexican pyramid and many more famous landmarksall in proximity to each other, about 1/3 of the orignal, can be found in the theme park. There is also a full size Myanmar village, Dutch villages and European villages as well as a Japanese garden inside this enormous theme park. In the entrance you will find an impressive fountains, and replicas of historical landmarks around the world, many in 1/3 of the orignal size, much larger then in equal theme parks in Europe for example. Metro station, Windows of the World Inspired by the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. Metro station, Windows of the World Inspired by the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. Windows of the World 025 Windows of the World 026 The entrance to Windows of the World. Here you find this splendid fountain. The Window of the World is a theme park located in Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district, in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of some the most famous tourist attractions in the world on a size of 48 hectares. The 108 metre tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids, Manhattan skyline (pre -9/11), Arch of Triumph, Big Ben, Washington, Bangkok temples, Angkor Vat, Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, a large Niagara Falls, Venezuela falls, a Mexican pyramid and many more famous landmarksall in proximity to each other, about 1/3 of the orignal, can be found in the theme park. There is also a full size Myanmar village, Dutch villages and European villages as well as a Japanese garden inside this enormous theme park. In the entrance you will find an impressive fountains, and replicas of historical landmarks around the world, many in 1/3 of the orignal size, much larger then in equal theme parks in Europe for example. The Window of the World is a theme park located in Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district, in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of some the most famous tourist attractions in the world on a size of 48 hectares. The 108 metre tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids, Manhattan skyline (pre -9/11), Arch of Triumph, Big Ben, Washington, Bangkok temples, Angkor Vat, Colosseum, the Taj Mahal and many more famous landmarksall in proximity to each other, about 1/3 of the orignal, can be found in the theme park. There is also a full size Myanmar village, Dutch villages and European villages as well as a Japanese garden inside this enormous theme park. In the entrance you will find an impressive fountains, and replicas of historical landmarks around the world. The 108m tall Eiffel Tower seen from the entrance to Windows of the World. The Window of the World is a theme park located in Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district, in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of some the most famous tourist attractions in the world on a size of 48 hectares. The 108 metre tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids, Manhattan skyline (pre -9/11), Arch of Triumph, Big Ben, Washington, Bangkok temples, Angkor Vat, Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, a large Niagara Falls, Venezuela falls, a Mexican pyramid and many more famous landmarksall in proximity to each other, about 1/3 of the orignal, can be found in the theme park. There is also a full size Myanmar village, Dutch villages and European villages as well as a Japanese garden inside this enormous theme park. In the entrance you will find an impressive fountains, and replicas of historical landmarks around the world, many in 1/3 of the orignal size, much larger then in equal theme parks in Europe for example. Windows of the World 032 Westin Hotel, Windows of the World The theater of Wow. Window of the World is a theme park located in Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district, in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of some the most famous tourist attractions in the world on a size of 48 hectares. The 108 metre tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids, Manhattan skyline (pre -9/11), Arch of Triumph, Big Ben, Washington, Bangkok temples, Angkor Vat, Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, a large Niagara Falls, Venezuela falls, a Mexican pyramid and many more famous landmarksall in proximity to each other, about 1/3 of the orignal, can be found in the theme park. There is also a full size Myanmar village, Dutch villages and European villages as well as a Japanese garden inside this enormous theme park. In the entrance you will find an impressive fountains, and replicas of historical landmarks around the world, many in 1/3 of the orignal size, much larger then in equal theme parks in Europe for example. Gate of Ishtar, Windows of the World. The original was in Babylon but is now on display in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Windows of the World 036 Chinese gate, Windows of the World. The circular entrance area at Windows of the World. Windows of the World 039 Chinese gate, Windows of the World. The circular entrance area at Windows of the World. Chinese gate, Windows of the World. The 108m tall Eiffel Tower, 1/3 of the origjnal, Windows of the World . Windows of the World 044 This elevated, computer driven monorail train takes visitors around the Windows of the World theme park. Windows of the World 046 Windows of the World 047 The Eiffel tower is pretty large, about 1/3 of the original. There are even two kinds of elevators that goes to an observation deck on the top, diagonal ones and vertical ones, just liek the ones in Paris. Windows of the World 049 Kajser's Palace (Ceasar's Palace), Windows of the World. Windows of the World 051 Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Windows of the World. Akropolis, Windows of the World. Sphinx of Egypt, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 055 Eiffel Tower and Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Windows of the World The monorail that takes vistors around, Windows of the World. US Capitol seen from the monorail, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 059 Jesus statue of Rio de Janeiro, Windows of the World Windows of the World 061 Shenzhen skyline with Nanshan district and Eiffel tower, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 063 Overseas Chinese Town ,Nanshan district skyline seen from Windows of the World. Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district skyline seen from Windows of the World. Contrasts: Alp Ice village and Overseas Chinese Town ,Nanshan district skyline seen from Windows of the World. Windows of the World 067 Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district skyline seen from Windows of the World. Windows of the World 069 Windows of the World 070 Windows of the World 071 The entrance area to Windows of the World seen from the monorail train. The entrance area to Windows of the World seen from the monorail train. The entrance area to Windows of the World seen from the monorail train. The entrance area to Windows of the World seen from the monorail train. The entrance area to Windows of the World seen from the monorail train. The Window of the World is a theme park located in Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan district, in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of some the most famous tourist attractions in the world on a size of 48 hectares. The 108 metre tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids, Manhattan skyline (pre -9/11), Arch of Triumph, Big Ben, Washington, Bangkok temples, Angkor Vat, Colosseum, the Taj Mahal and many more famous landmarksall in proximity to each other, about 1/3 of the orignal, can be found in the theme park. There is also a full size Myanmar village, Dutch villages and European villages as well as a Japanese garden inside this enormous theme park. In the entrance you will find an impressive fountains, and replicas of historical landmarks around the world. Grand Palace, Bangkok, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 079 Windows of the World 080 Windows of the World 081 Windows of the World 082 Monument in Borobudur, Indonesia, Windows of the World. Monument in Borobudur, Indonesia, Windows of the World. Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Windows of the World. Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Windows of the World. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), Windows of the World. Lek Lok Si Temple, a buddhist temple in Malaysia. Windows of the World 091 Windows of the World 092 Mosque, Teheran, Iran, Windows of the World. Kuwait Towers, Kuwait, Windows of the World. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Windows of the World. Vasilij Cathedral, Kreml, Moscow, Russia, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 097 Paris and London, Windows of the World. Stonehange, UK, Windows of the World. Stonehange, UK, Windows of the World. Castle of Versailles, France, Windows of the World. St Paul's Cathedral, London, Windows of the World . Big Ben/houses of Parliament, London, UK in front of Arch of Triumph, Paris, Windows of the World. Buckingham Palace, London, Windows of the World. Tower Bridge, London, Windows of the World. Wooden village in Russia, that looks like chocolate, Windows of the World. Eiffel Tower of Paris, Windows of the World. Eiffel Tower of Paris, Windows of the World. Arch of Triumph, Windows of the World. Arch of Triumph, Windows of the World. One of the best and most trustworthy replicas. Windows of the World 112 The Venice Hotel opposite Windows of the World. Windows of the World 114 Cologne Cathedral, Germany, Windows of the World. Europe, Windows of the World. Park Güell (Gaudi park), Barcelona, Spain, Windows of the World. Niagara Falls, Windows of the World. Windmills in the Netherlands, Windows of the World. The Leaning tower of Pisa, Italy, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 121 Campanile, Venice, Italy, Windows of the World. St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy, Windows of the World. Neuschanstein Castle, Germany, Windows of the World. Myanmar (Burma) village, Windows of the World. Myanmar (Burma) village, Windows of the World. Myanmar (Burma) village, Windows of the World. Myanmar (Burma) village, Windows of the World. Myanmar (Burma) village, Windows of the World. Myanmar (Burma) village, Windows of the World. Taj Mahal, India, Windows of the World. Taj Mahal, India, Windows of the World. Taj Mahal, India, Windows of the World. Japanese garden, Windows of the World. Japanese garden, Windows of the World. Japanese garden, Windows of the World. Mount Fuji, Japan, Windows of the World. Mount Fuji, Japan, Windows of the World. Venice Hotel behind Myanmar village, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 142 Windows of the World 143 Windows of the World 144 Windows of the World 145 Windows of the World 146 Vienna, Windows of the World. Mozart statue, Vienna, Windows of the World. The monorail train through Windows of the World. Neuschanstein Castle, Windows of the World. Italy, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 153 Akropolis, Athens, Windows of the World. Colosseum in Rome, Windows of the World. Roman aqueduct, Windows of the World. Colosseum in Rome, Windows of the World. Colosseum in Rome, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 159 Baghdad monument, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 161 The Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Windows of the World. The Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Windows of the World. The Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Windows of the World. The Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 165 Windows of the World 166 Performance of falling bridge accident at waterfall in Venezuela, Windows of the World. Performance of falling bridge accident at waterfall in Venezuela, Windows of the World. Performance of falling bridge accident at waterfall in Venezuela, Windows of the World. Performance of falling bridge accident at waterfall in Venezuela, Windows of the World. Niagara Falls, USA/Canada, Windows of the World. Niagara Falls, USA/Canada, Windows of the World. Water ride attraction, Windows of the World. Water ride attraction, Windows of the World. Washington DC and Mount Rushmore, USA, Windows of the World. Mount Rushmore, Windows of the World. Well done! Manhattan skyline, complete with the old WTC still standing, New York. Unfortunately it is not accurate, the buildings are much whiter then in reality and the model has seen better days. Manhattan skyline, here with Empire State Bldg, Chrysler Bldg and the Statue of Liberty, New York. Unfortunately it is not accurate, the buildings are much whiter then in reality and the model has seen better days. Windows of the World 181 The copy of Manhattan, New York, still has the old World Trade Center standing, 14 years after 9/11. Windows of the World was the name of the restaurant on top of one of the twin towers. Washington Monument, Washington DC, Windows of the World. Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC, Windows of the World. US Capitol, , Washingoton DC, Windows of the World. US Capitol, Washington DC, Windows of the World. US Capitol, Washington DC, Windows of the World. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, USA, Windows of the World. Manhattan skyline, complete with the old WTC still standing, New York, and the Jesus Statue in Rio, Windows of the World. Mexican sculptures on pyramid, Windows of the World. Chichen Itza Pyramid, El Castillo, in Mexico, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 192 The Statue of Libery near Manhattan skyline, New York, Windows of the World 193 Midtown Manhattan skyline, New York, with Washington DC and Mount Rushmore in the background, Windows of the World. Midtown Manhattan skyline, New York, with Washington DC and Mount Rushmore in the background, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 196 The Statues of Warriors, Mexico, Windows of the World. OCT buildings and Statue of Liberty, Windows of the World. Mexican pyramid, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 201 Manhattan skyline, complete with the old WTC still standing, New York. Unfortunately it is not accurate, the buildings are much whiter then in reality and the model has seen better days. Windows of the World 203 Windows of the World 204 Windows of the World 205 Native Indian totem poles, Windows of the World. Native Indian totem poles, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 208 Flying over America, Windows of the World. Eiffel Tower, illuminated at Windows of the World. Arch of Triumph, Windows of the World. Arch of Triumph, Windows of the World. One of the best and most trustworthy replicas. Roman shopping arcade, Windows of the World. Mount Fuji, Japan, Windows of the World. Arch of Triumph, Windows of the World. The 108m tall Eiffel Tower is illuminated after dark, just like the original in Paris. Windows of the World 217 Amphi theater, Windows of the World. Chinese gate, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 220 Performance theate and Eiffel tower, Windows of the World. Australian performance show, sponsored by Qantas, Windows of the World. Australian performance show, sponsored by Qantas, Windows of the World. Australian performance show, sponsored by Qantas, Windows of the World. Australian performance show, sponsored by Qantas, Windows of the World. Australian performance show, sponsored by Qantas, Windows of the World. Windows of the World 227 Neon sign at the entrance to Windows of the World. Windows of the World metro station. Inspired by the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. It is illuminated and changes colours at night. Amazing colour display at the entrance fountain. Windows of the World 231 Windows of the World metro station. Inspired by the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. It is illuminated and changes colours at night. Windows of the World metro station. Inspired by the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. It is illuminated and changes colours at night. Windows of the World 234 Windows of the World 235 Windows of the World 236 Windows of the World metro station. Inspired by the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. It is illuminated and changes colours at night. Windows of the World 238 Windows of the World 239 Inside the Windows of the World metro station.