The longest queue
Penguin Coaster.
It usually holds the longest line at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. Ride it first thing, or late in the day.
- Usual wait for Penguin Coaster
- 15min
- Park average
- 8min
Hengqin, Zhuhai, China
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom queue times
- Crowds today
- 17%
- Tomorrow
- 24%
- Rides tracked
- 27
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is forecast at a 17% crowd level today, which is quiet. Its queues average 8 minutes across the days we have recorded. Most queues here ease around 10am.
Queue times are read from Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's own live feed every few minutes. The typical figures each ride is compared against - its usual wait, the hour it eases, its quietest and busiest readings - come from this ride's own recorded history, not from other parks.
When queues ease
After 10am.
Across a usual day, 10am is when the queues here are at their shortest.
Best time to visit →Short waits
20 of 27 rides.
That many usually queue for ten minutes or less, so most of the day is spent riding, not waiting.
- Usually 10 min or less
- 20/ 27
The quietest day ahead
Wed 11 Nov.
- Crowd forecast
- 17%
About Chimelong Ocean Kingdom and live queue times
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom on Hengqin Island, next to Macau, is one of the most visited theme parks in the world and the largest marine park anywhere. The rides sit between aquariums: a whale shark exhibit, beluga and polar bear houses, a manatee hall and a penguin habitat. On the ride side are the Parrot Coaster wing coaster, a family penguin coaster, a jungle coaster, a super rapids ride and two rainforest drop towers of different heights. Ride names are shown in Chinese as the park publishes them.
All rides at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
27
Rides with enough recorded history have their own page - tap for the typical-day pattern and reliability.
- Beluga Pavilion~5 min
- Bubble Battle~5 min
- Bumper Cars~13 min
- Chinese White Dolphin Pavilion~5 min
- Dolphin Island~5 min
- Dolphin Spinner~9 min
- Fantasy Ocean~8 min
- Iceberg Coaster~11 min
- Jungle Coaster~9 min
- Manatee Cove~5 min
- Parrot Coaster~12 min
- Penguin Coaster~15 min
- Penguin Pavilion~5 min
- Polar Bear Pavilion~5 min
- Polar Teacups~9 min
- Rainforest Drop Tower (25m)~11 min
- Rainforest Drop Tower (40m)~9 min
- Rainforest Volcano~5 min
- Sea Lion Cove~5 min
- Sea Monster Tower~14 min
- Secret Jungle~5 min
- Storm Sailboat~8 min
- Super Flume~13 min
- Underwater Interactive Boat~7 min
- Walrus Island~5 min
- Water Battle~5 min
- Whale Shark Aquarium~5 min
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Frequently asked: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
How long are the queues at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom today?
Live queue times at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom vary through the day and by season. Across its recorded history the park averages 8 minutes. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Chimelong Ocean Kingdom queue times page for up-to-the-minute wait times on every ride.
How busy is Chimelong Ocean Kingdom today?
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is forecast at a 17% crowd level today, which is quiet - quieter than a normal day here. Its queues typically ease around 10am. The live board shows what every ride is running right now, and the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom crowd calendar has the same figure for every other date.
Will Chimelong Ocean Kingdom be busy tomorrow?
Tomorrow is forecast at a 24% crowd level at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom - quieter than a normal day here. Today is forecast at 17%, so tomorrow looks busier. See the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom crowd calendar for the rest of the month and the quietest upcoming days.
What time does Chimelong Ocean Kingdom open and close?
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Late-opening events and firework nights run later still. Check the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom opening times calendar for today's exact hours.
Which rides are closed at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom today?
The live board on this page shows which rides are closed right now, and updates itself. Closures are normal here: on a typical day there are about 21 ride closures at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (a ride going down, however briefly), and over the last 48 operating days the park lost around 14% of ride hours to them. Secret Jungle has been open only 37% of operating hours, and Rainforest Volcano has been open only 44% of operating hours. The Chimelong Ocean Kingdom ride reliability page ranks every ride, and a reopen alert tells you the moment a shut ride comes back.
When is the best time to visit Chimelong Ocean Kingdom?
The quietest days at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside of school holidays, with weekends and bank holidays and school half-terms being the busiest. For the shortest queues, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Chimelong Ocean Kingdom best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.
How can I avoid long queues at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom?
Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live queue times to dynamically plan your next ride. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.
Where is Chimelong Ocean Kingdom located?
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is located in Hengqin, Zhuhai, China. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.
Are Chimelong Ocean Kingdom queue times live and accurate?
Yes - queue times on this page come directly from Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. They refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate queues by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.