Century Joyland
This park is themed around railway culture. Its grounds include a circular railway line over 3,000 metres long and six station zones: Industrial London Station, South American Rainforest Station,…
Century Joyland, Zhengzhou
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥160; night session ¥40; free
- Opening hours
- 8：00—18：00
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours; 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Near Meijing Tiancheng · Century Park (美景天城·世纪公园) (bus stop); near Shang City Ruins (商城遗址) (bus stop); near Shangcheng Road–Zijingshan Road (商城路紫荆山路) (bus stop) and Dongda Street (东大街) (metro station); near Yancao Bureau (烟草局) (bus stop) and Wangtong Company (网通公司) (bus stop). From Gongyi bus station, take a minibus to the Xicun, Caizhuang and Eight Tombs mausoleum areas
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2077. Open in Google Maps
About Century Joyland
This park is themed around railway culture. Its grounds include a circular railway line over 3,000 metres long and six station zones: Industrial London Station, South American Rainforest Station, Arabian Castle Station, Dutch Style Station, Western Cowboy Station and Century Centre Station. It displays a large number of real locomotives and models, which is truly breathtaking.
Tips from the guidebook
- The Northern Song imperial tombs are quite scattered. If you plan to visit all the "Seven Emperors and Eight Tombs", it is recommended to hire a car.
More from the guidebook
One-line recommendation
Shang City Ruins date back over 3,500 years and are the remains of early Shang dynasty city walls. The Shang-era ceramics unearthed here are among China's earliest porcelain, and the two square bronze ding vessels are rare royal relics among early Shang bronzes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Century Joyland cost?
Admission to Century Joyland is ¥160; night session ¥40; free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Century Joyland?
Century Joyland is open 8：00—18：00.
How do I get to Century Joyland?
Near Meijing Tiancheng · Century Park (美景天城·世纪公园) (bus stop); near Shang City Ruins (商城遗址) (bus stop); near Shangcheng Road–Zijingshan Road (商城路紫荆山路) (bus stop) and Dongda Street (东大街) (metro station); near Yancao Bureau (烟草局) (bus stop) and Wangtong Company (网通公司) (bus stop). From Gongyi bus station, take a minibus to the Xicun, Caizhuang and Eight Tombs mausoleum areas
How long should I spend at Century Joyland?
Plan on 3–5 hours; 1–2 hours for Century Joyland.
Where is Century Joyland?
Century Joyland is in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, in the Central China of China. No. 1 Shihua Road, Guanchenghui District, Zhengzhou; Annex 1, No. 84 Dufu Road, Gongyi City, Zhengzhou
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