Nick to Build Chinese Theme Park

The Nickelodeon Cultural Resort is expected to open in Foshan, China, in 2020.

Viacom International Media Networks, Sanshui New Town Management Committee and Hong Kong Elite Global Group have joined forces to build the Foshan Cultural and Ecological Coastal Project, which will include the first Nickelodeon theme park in China.

The Nickelodeon Cultural Resort is expected to span one third of the upcoming park and will include a host of themed attractions.

“We are thrilled to be part of this incredible initiative and today’s groundbreaking,” says Ron Johnson, executive vice president, Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. “As the first Nickelodeon-themed attraction in China, we will give kids and families in Foshan and across China the opportunity to interact with iconic and beloved characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, through this world-class entertainment destination. On-the-ground experiences like this offer kids and families an opportunity to experience and interact with the characters that they love in a new, meaningful way.”

The Foshan Cultural and Ecological Coastal Project, including the Nickelodeon Cultural Resort, is expected to open in 2020.