Guangzhou Zoo's answer to Ocean Park

Mainland people can now visit a Hong Kong-style theme park without crossing the border.

Canton Ocean World opened at Guangzhou Zoo at the weekend and aims to compete with the SAR's Ocean Park.

The 11,000-square-metre park has more than 500 species of fish, including sea horses from Australia.

The park also boasts a shark aquarium, rocky shore pool and a mangrove bay.

The biggest park of its kind on the mainland, it has to produce its own seawater, which is recycled.

Other highlights include a 10-metre underwater tunnel offering visitors a panoramic view of the park and performances by sea lions and dolphins at Ocean Theatre. The entry fee is 90 yuan (HK$84).