Asia is absolutely swimming in water parks. Chimelong Water Park in Guangzhou is the most visited in both Asia and the world. Aquatic attractions from Fantawild in Zhengzhou, Wuhu and Xiamen are all popular. There are also Playa Maya offerings in Wuhan, Shanghai and Tianjin.
Other exciting water parks in the region include Seoul’s Caribbean Bay and Aquaventure at Atlantis Sanya. Visitors also enjoy Lotte Water Park (Gimhae) and Sunway Lagoon (Kuala Lumpur).
Our ranking and attendance figures for the top water parks in Asia are taken from the TEA/AECOM 2023 Theme Index and Museum Index: The Global Attractions Attendance Report. This is presented in partnership with Storyland Studios.
1 Chimelong Water Park, Guangzhou, China
Not only is Chimelong Water Park in Guangzhou the most popular water park in Asia, it’s also the most visited water park in the world, with higher attendance than Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach in Florida. The aquatic park first opened in China in 2007.
WhiteWater provided slides, including the first Family Python in China. ProSlide Technology Inc. announced a new partnership with the attraction in November 2024.
The water park, which features colourful slides and tubing rides, as well as music and dance performances, is part of the Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort, which includes Chimelong Paradise and is owned by the Chimelong Group.</span>
The group, founded by Su Zhigang, also opened Chimelong International Ocean Resort on Hengqin Island in Zhuhai in 2014.
2023 attendance – 2,807,000
2022 attendance – 1,620,000
2 Aquaventure Atlantis, Sanya, China
Aquaventure Atlantis debuted in May 2018 in Haitang Bay, one of the five major bays in Sanya, China. The $1.65 billion attraction was built to a master plan from RAD Architecture and boasts 200,000 square metres of space, which makes it the biggest water park in Asia.
Atlantis Sanya, located in Haitang Bay, features 21 restaurants, bars and lounges. It also houses the Lost Chambers aquarium and Dolphin Cay encounter. Aquaventure water park features 35 attractions, including 15 custom-designed slides and rides by ProSlide Technology Inc., an industry leader in water ride manufacturing and design.
On what makes it special, former VP of Aquaventure at Atlantis Sanya, Alan Mahony said: “The theming and the storytelling. The way everything right down to the slide towers is fully themed makes it a unique experience compared to any other water park. And I’ve seen a lot!”
“Atlantis Sanya is the ultimate vacation destination in the region,” said ProSlide CEO and president Rick Hunter. “It delivers so many incredible guest experiences in one park experience.”
2023 attendance – 1,600,000
2022 attendance – 630,000
3 Sunway Lagoon, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia’s class=”yoast-text-mark”>class=”yoast-text-mark”>href=”https://sunwaylagoon.com/”>Sunway Lagoon is a world of play and leisure covering more than 88 acres. 90 rides and attractions span its Water Park, Amusement Park, Extreme Park, Wildlife Park, Scream Park and Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon. The attraction in Kuala Lumpur opened in 1992 and is owned and operated by Sunway Leisure.
Sunway Lagoon’s rides include Malaysia’s first surf simulator, the biggest surf pool in the world, and the largest vortex ride in the world, named Vuvuzela. Additional attractions include the first Waterplexx 5D. The park also hosts performances and events at its site in Subang Jaya. Supplier WhiteWater provided rides including a Boomerango, Abyss, RainFortress, AquaLoop and more.
2023 attendance – 1,500,000</span>
2022 attendance – 950,000
4 Caribbean Bay, Seoul, South Korea
Caribbean Bay is an indoor and outdoor water park located in Yonqin, Seoul. It first opened in 1996 and is part of Everland, the largest theme park in South Korea.
Everland is home to South Korea’s biggest theme park, and is split into five themed areas – Global Fair, Zootopia, European Adventure, Magic Land and American Adventure. The resort, owned by Samsung C&T, opened in 1976. Caribbean Bay launched in 1996.
Caribbean Bay features a wave pool that uses cutting-edge technology to reproduce waves similar to those in the Caribbean Sea. Other aquatic attractions include pools, waterslides, a spa, sauna and the world’s longest lazy river ride.
WhiteWater created some of the waterslides and water rides for Caribbean Bay.
2023 attendance – 1,270,000
2022 attendance – 995,000
5 Sunway Lost World of Tambun, Perak, Malaysia
Sunway Lagoon operator Sunway Leisure also owns Sunway Lost World of Tambun in the town of Ipoh, Perak. First launched in November 2004, Sunway Lost World of Tambun is bordered by tropical jungle and natural hot springs. It’s home to 10 parks, including the Lost World Water Park.
The water park’s attractions feature Sandy Bay and Jungle Wave Bay, the biggest wave pool in Malaysia. There’s also an Adventure River and Kids Explorabay, a children’s zone with waterslides and an interactive play area. Cliff Racer is a thrilling slide experience, and Tube Raider is the longest inflatable tube ride in Malaysia.
2023 attendance – 1,000,000
2022 attendance – 800,000</span>
6 Ocean World, Hongcheon, South Korea
Indoors, guests will find various indoor swimming pools and baths, while the outdoor attractions include extreme rivers and thrilling slides, as well as the world’s first and longest three-seater tube slide, family-friendly attractions and a giant waterplex.
2023 attendance – 960,000
2022 attendance – 750,000
7 Wuhu Fantawild Water Park, Wuhu, China
Fantawild Holdings, &lt;/span>ef=”https://www.fantawild.com/en”>a leading one-stop solution provider in the theme park industry, owns and operates theme parks and water parks in China. Its water parks include Wuhu Fantawild Water Park, which opened in 2014, as well as attractions in Zhengzhou and Xiamen.
Wuhu Fantawild Water Park’s attractions include a playground, a lazy river and the Boonie Bear Village.
Daisy Shang, executive president of Fantawild Holdings, told blooloop the company’s “rapid growth is down to its competitiveness. It’s a standout company within the global theme park industry integrating creative design, research and development, content production, construction, and marketing”.
2023 attendance – 922,000
ass=”yoast-text-mark”>t-weight: 400;”>2022 attendance – 928,000
8 Xiamen Fantawild Water Park, Xiamen, China
Xiamen Fantawild Water Park is located on the island of Zhongzhou, and is home to a host of waterslides and water attractions.
Rides include a giant loop slide, super bowl and rainbow slide, as well as high-speed spiral slides, a wave pool and lazy rivers, and the Boonie Bear Village.
Opening in June 2017, this was the third Fantawild park to launch in Xiamen, and followed Xiamen Fantawild Dreamland (2013) and Xiamen Fantawild Oriental Heritage (2017).
2023 attendance – 905,000
2022 attendance – 674,000
9 Poseidon Beach Water World, Harbin, China
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Poseidon Beach Water World is part of the Greek mythology-themed Poseidon Resort in Harbin.
The water park has both indoor and outdoor areas, and attractions including a surf experience, water slides and a real beach. Children will enjoy the mermaid island, while thrill seekers can follow the Kraken into 3-metre-high waves.
In addition to the water park, the resort includes the Underwater World aquarium and the Shark Hotel, which offers a range of well-appointed accommodation options.
2023 attendance – 895,000
2022 attendance – 625,000
10 Summerland, Tokyo, Japan
Summerland&lt;span style=”font-weight: 400;”> launched in Tokyo back in 1967. The water park’s indoor area is known as the Adventure Dome and features slides, pools and play areas, as well as attractions and rides. The outdoor area, named Adventure Lagoon, is where visitors will find the bigger waterslides, attractions, pools and floats.
In addition to the water park, Summerland includes the Thrill Mountain amusement park, offering family-friendly rides, a haunted house, a coaster called Tornado and a Ferris wheel.
WhiteWater supplied the Abyss funnel waterslide at Adventure Lagoon, and the Monster Stream extreme river, which opened in 2024.
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>2023 attendance – 870,000
2022 attendance – 690,000
11 Zhengzhou Fantawild Water Park, Zhengzhou, China
Fantawild Holdings launched Zhengzhou Fantawild Water Park in July 2014. Situated next to Zhengzhou Fantawild Adventure, the water park is home to a lazy river and wave pool, an array of waterslides, and the Boonie Bear Village.
Fantawild also operates water parks in Wuhu and Xiamen, and theme parks which include Fantawild Adventure, Fantawild Dreamland and Fantawild Oriental Heritage.
Daisy Shang, executive president of Fantawild Holdings, said: “We design our own theme parks and develop the full range of attractions ourselves, we own hundreds of patents and trademarks, and operate our own parks.”
2023 attendance – 783,000
2022 attendance – 484,000
12 Playa Maya Water Park, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Playa Maya&lt;/strong> covers an area of 200,000 square metres and opened in June 2014. As with all Playa Maya attractions, the theming is inspired by ancient Mayan culture.
The water park features a double-track water coaster called Bumblebee, a Super Horn, a floating raft named Big Octopus Slide, and a popular whirlpool experience. It also features a Mayan-themed interactive water village and five family play areas – Maya Camp, Animal Kingdom, Deep Sea Secret, Happy Jungle, and Jumping Zone.
Shanghai Playa Maya Water Park is located next to Happy Valley Shanghai in the Sheshan National Tourism Resort and is operated by OCT Group.
2023 attendance – 740,000
2022 attendance – 290,000
13 The Jungle Water Adventure, West Java, Indonesia
Spanning approximately four hectares, the Jungle Water Adventure is located at the foot of Mount Salak in Bogor, a city south of Jakarta in West Java. Also known as the Jungle Waterpark Bogor, it features various aquatic attractions, such as waterslides and a wave pool, and includes a food hall.
Highlights include the Jungle 4D Cinema, an area for birds and an aquarium, as well as a water playground for children, and a lazy river. The Jungle Water Adventure is also home to the Jungle Mall shopping centre, which offers karaoke, bowling and other amenities.
2023 attendance – 674,000
2022 attendance – 582,000
14 Atlantis Water Adventure, Jakarta, Indonesia
Atlantis Water Adventure is part of Ancol Taman Impian, a coastal destination in Jakarta, Indonesia. In addition to Atlantis Water Adventure, the waterfront complex includes the Dunia Fantasi amusement park, which offers roller coasters and rides, and the Sea World aquarium and Ocean Dream Samudra animal shows.
Atlantis Water Adventure spans more than five hectares of land and is inspired by the mythical island of Atlantis. Attractions include a wave pool, flowing river pool, rainbow pool and waterfall pool, as well as waterslides and restaurants.
Established in 1966, Ancol Taman Impian is currently recognised as the biggest integrated tourism area in Southeast Asia.
2023 attendance – 657,000</span></p>
2022 attendance – 263,000
15 Lotte Water Park, Gimhae, South Korea
Lotte Water Park in Gimhae, South Korea launched in 2014 and covers 122,776 square metres. The Polynesian-themed park boasts Korea’s largest outdoor wave pool and indoor wave pool. In addition, it features a lazy river and raft ride, as well as the Tiki Island spa and various F&B outlets.
WhiteWater delivered the largest Abyss in Korea at 118 meters as well as the largest AquaPlay structure in Korea and the first indoor Rattler.
Lotte Group also operates Lotte World, a theme park in Seoul consisting of indoor theme park Lotte World Adventure and outdoor park Magic Island.
In 2022, the new 25-acre Lotte World opened in Busan</a>le=”font-weight: 400;”>. The attraction was designed with Legacy Entertainment, a leading theme park and resort design company.
2023 attendance – 614,000
2022 attendance – 548,000
16 Adventure Cove Waterpark, Singapore
The attraction is part of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore, one of the biggest integrated resorts on the planet. RWS is also home to Universal Studios Singapore and the S.E.A. Aquarium.
In May 2022, Universal Studios Singapore broke ground on its new Minion Land. This is part of the $5 billion expansion of RWS, which is operated by Genting Singapore.
2023 attendance – 580,000
2022 attendance – 360,000
17 Playa Maya Water Park, Tianjin, China
Inspired by the ancient Mayan civilisation, Tianjin Playa Maya is an immersive water attraction built by OCT Group with an investment of around $154m. The attraction spans an area of
Aquatic offerings at the park include the Happy Island play area and a water village named Kaba Water Village, as well as a range of pools and waterslides.
These include an AquaSphere + Manta 71 Sawtooth Fusion water slide from WhiteWater, a leading water park manufacturer. The water park is also home to the first WhiteWater Rattler to have audio and lighting effects and Asia’s first ever installation of a FusionFortress 17. The water park also features a lazy river and the Maya Beach wave pool, which covers 13,000 square metres.
2023 attendance – 500,000
2022 attendance – 630,000
18 Playa Maya Water Park, Wuhan, China
Wuhan Playa Maya Water Park opened in June 2015 in Hubei, China. Aquatic offerings at the attraction include the lazy river, Maya Beach, Mayan Water Village, Small Horn, Super Tornado, Giant Bowl and Cyclone Wave. Wuhan Playa Maya also offers two themed restaurants, Mayan and Drifters.
Wuhan Playa Maya Water Park spans 160,000 square metres and neighbours Happy Valley Wuhan, run by OCT Group. OCT operates eight Happy Valley theme parks across China. It also owns and operates OCT East, Window of the World and Splendid China.
2023 attendance – 490,000
2022 attendance – 560,000
19 Woongjin Playdoci Waterdoci, Bucheon, South Korea
Located in Bucheon, South Korea, Woongjin Playdoci is the largest indoor leisure park in Korea. It is made up of three main facilities – Waterdoci (water park), Snowdoci (ski centre) and Golfdoci (driving range).
Woongjin Playdoci initially opened with the driving range in December 2009, before expanding to include Waterdoci and Snowdoci.
The water park is the largest in Korea, and Snowdoci is the country’s first indoor ski centre. Woongjin Playdoci (Woongjin Play City) includes a spa, fitness centre and an array of shopping areas. Waterdoci is home to a state-of-the-art wave pool, a host of waterslides, and an aqua bar.
2023 attendance – 418,000
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>2022 attendance – 327,000
