Splendid China was a theme park in the census-designated place of Citrus Ridge, Florida near Orlando. It opened in 1993 and closed on December 31, 2003. It was a sister park to Splendid China in Shenzhen, China which is still open and receives many visitors. Florida Splendid China cost $100,000,000 to build. After the park's opening, Florida Splendid China put on shows featuring a rotating cast of 60 dancers, actors, and acrobats from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Splendid China was criticized for being owned by the government of the People's Republic of China in that officers of the corporation that owned, controlled and operated Florida Splendid China (China Travel Service) were appointed by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. After closing its gates, Splendid China suffered a rash of attacks from thieves and vandals. Hundreds of items were taken ranging from small miniatures to portions of life-size statues. The perpetrators, thought to be local youths, were never caught.T he property has passed through several owners and in July 2009 was up for sale at an asking price of $30 million. On May 9, 2013, the new owners started to tear down the Park
Splendid China was criticized for being owned by the government of the People's Republic of China in that officers of the corporation that owned, controlled and operated Florida Splendid China (China Travel Service) were appointed by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. After closing its gates, Splendid China suffered a rash of attacks from thieves and vandals. Hundreds of items were taken ranging from small miniatures to portions of life-size statues. The perpetrators, thought to be local youths, were never caught.T he property has passed through several owners and in July 2009 was up for sale at an asking price of $30 million. On May 9, 2013, the new owners started to tear down the Park