Grand World Scenic Park

Grand World Scenic Park

Statues in Grand World Scenic Park
Location Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Coordinates 23°08′55″N 113°25′11″E / 23.148716°N 113.419697°E / 23.148716; 113.419697Coordinates: 23°08′55″N 113°25′11″E / 23.148716°N 113.419697°E / 23.148716; 113.419697

Grand World Scenic Park (Chinese: 世界大觀) is a park located at Dongpu, Tianhe District at the outskirts of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

Description

The park covers a total area of 710,000 square metres. The total investment in the park is about 56.7 million yuan.[1]

Worker relations

Since 2005 four fights have been reported by Guangzhou police between the amusement park and Yongshida workers. The disputes involve contracts, power supplies, and dormitories.[2] On April 7, 2009, 40 men rampaged through the park destroying equipment and attacking workers with fishing forks, sticks, knives, iron bars and guns.[2] Six security guards were hurt, including one who was shot. Police arrested 13 people in connection with the attack and seized 16 suspects in Guangdong province.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Guangzhou Grand World Scenic Park. "Guangzhou Grand World Scenic Park." Profile. Retrieved on 2009-04-16.
  2. 1 2 Shanghaidaily.com. "Shanghaidaily.com." 13 arrested over attack at park. Retrieved on 2009-04-16.
  3. ↑ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-04/14/content_7676966.htm
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