Theme parks Unit 5 Hong Kong Ocean Park Hong Kong Disneyland Window on the World in Shenzhen China Folk Culture Village 中国民俗文化村 Shenzhen Happy Valley Discussion: What is a park? What is a park for? A park is a place for people to walk in it for pleasure and for children to play in it . People can experience nature in a peaceful environment. A park is a place/area for people … What is a theme park? A theme park has a certain theme that the whole park is based on. The oldest theme park in the world is Disneyland. Both children and adults enjoyed seeing the characters from Disney films. Disneyland has exciting rides, visits to castles and chances to get close to life- size cartoon figures. In a sports theme park It offers visitors sports to play or watch. Its purpose is to involve visitors in physical exercise and petition. In a history or culture theme park We might go for rides on animals, help cook cultural foods or have our pictures taken in the clothing of emperors or of minority peoples.