Qingdao Ocean Entertainment Park, one of the biggest in China, started its operation in August, 1996 with an investment of 90 million Yuan. This park is located in Shilaoren National Holiday Resort. The park is divided into two parts: water area and land area with more than 30 programs. The second and third period of construction with the total investment of 2 billion Yuan will soon start. It is composed of 8 planned tourist areas such as the main Entrance Square, the Ocean World, the Happy Ocean, the Navigation Movement, life service, ocean sports and the lucky island, with more than 20 programs. The Dolphin garden in the ocean world and the Ocean Entertainment in the happy ocean area which have been put into operation are very popular with tourists.