Splendid China
Splendid China was a theme park in Four Corners, Florida. A short trip away is Walt Disney World, 4.5 mi off. Its mildest months, January, February, March, April, November and December, bring highs of 72–84°F.
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A park & preserve inside Four Corners
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 113 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Four Corners
Splendid China is inside Four Corners, which has 173 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Splendid China
Splendid China was a theme park in Four Corners, Florida. It opened in 1993 and closed on December 31, 2003. It was a sister park to the Splendid China in Shenzhen, China, and cost $100 million to build.
It was a 75-acre (30 ha) miniature park with more than 60 replicas at a one-tenth scale at its height of popularity. Each piece was handcrafted to maintain authenticity. Initially, Chinese artists were hired to perform in the park. After a number of them tried to seek political asylum in the United States, they were replaced by local performers.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Wikipedia readers
- 10K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Splendid China
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Four Corners (173) and Lake Buena Vista (142).
- 1Walt Disney World
- 2Universal Studios Florida
- 3Universal Epic Universe
- 4Universal's Islands of Adventure
- 5SeaWorld Orlando
- 6Camping World Stadium
- 7Kia Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Splendid China | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | in town | — | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K | — |
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K | — |
| Bay Lake 72% vacation homes | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 19 | $106K | — |
| Celebration | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 69 62 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,667 | $635K | — |
| Williamsburg | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,063 | $328K | — |
| Orlando | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K | — |
| Doctor Phillips | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 51 51 hotels | 12,984 | $530K | — |
| Kissimmee | 12 mi east | 20 min | 52 36 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 85,591 | $304K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Splendid China
Each of these is within 60 miles.
Big draw14 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw213 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw312 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw413 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
510 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
Big draw619 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
720 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center
Big draw60 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James StadiumPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain
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Questions about Splendid China
Is Splendid China in Four Corners?
Yes. It’s inside Four Corners, FL.
When is the best time to visit Splendid China?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–84°.
How far is Splendid China from Tampa?
About 59 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Splendid China?
Orlando (MCO), about 19 miles away.
Where should I stay near Splendid China?
Four Corners (in town, 173 places to stay), Lake Buena Vista (6 mi, 142 places to stay) and Bay Lake (4 mi, 80 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.