The first phase of construction on the Nantong Yangtze River Aircraft Carrier Tourism Resort is scheduled to begin in January 2021, according to an announcement at a signing ceremony held on July 9.  

The resort, which received 16 billion yuan ($2.28 billion) in total investment, is expected to be completed and open in May 2022. It is expected to attract 7 million passengers annually.

Located next to Sutong Bridge, the resort is an integrated complex featuring a patriotic education base for aircraft carriers, Wolf Mountain Discovery Bay, circus theatre, and more.

RVJMA and Shanghai CCDI are the planning and design teams for the resort. They also played a role in the construction of Disneyland and Universal Studios.

“The Nantong Yangtze River Aircraft Carrier Tourism Resort is expected to become the most competitive international tourism resort in the Yangtze River delta region and the most famous attraction in Nantong,” said Qi Shuai, director of the resort.