UK based company Eden Project International have signed an historic agreement with China Jinmao Holdings to build landmark new attraction in the Chinese costal city of Qingdao.
The attraction is being designed by British company Grimshaw Architect, who designed the original Eden Project,
Qingdao Eden will be themed around water and feature the world’s largest indoor waterfall, which is set to be more than 50m high – roughly the same height as Niagara Falls.
The project is due to cost £150m and will create 80 jobs. Construction is due to begin this year and the project will open to the public in 2020.
Eden Project International’s Chief Executive, David Harland, said: “This is a huge development in the history of the Eden Project.
“We are very excited about the possibilities for this attraction and the city of Qingdao and are very pleased to be working with our friends and colleagues at China Jinmao Holdings Limited.”
The original Eden Project, in the UK, is due to welcome its 20 millionth visitor this year and, since opening in March 2001, has generated £1.7bn for the regional economy.
Eden Project International is currently working on four projects in China and others in Australia and New Zealand. Other overseas projects, including some in the Middle East and North America, are due to be announced in the coming months.
