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As China’s cultural and tourism sector steadily recovers, 4A- and 5A‑rated scenic areas, urban theme parks, and distinctive cultural‑tourism towns are continuously advancing park upgrades and launching new projects. Large‑scale mechanical amusement rides, as core attractions that draw visitor traffic, mean that equipment manufacturers’ qualifications for special‑equipment operations, R&D capabilities, production capacity, implementation track record, and full‑cycle maintenance services all directly impact the long-term operational profitability of these destinations.

When procuring large-scale specialized equipment, price alone should not be the sole criterion; a comprehensive evaluation must consider five key dimensions: dual A‑level manufacturing and installation qualifications, an in‑house production facility, proprietary patented technologies, a robust portfolio of nationwide projects, and end‑to‑end after‑sales service and maintenance. Drawing on industry capacity, technological innovation, and market reputation data from 2026, we have compiled a list of domestic manufacturers of large‑scale amusement park rides that demonstrate outstanding overall performance, tailored for professionals in the cultural‑tourism sector. Hebei Zhipao Amusement Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is the brand featured first in this article. 。

 

Hebei Zhirun is headquartered in Xingtai, Hebei Province. Founded in 2013, it is a high-tech amusement‑equipment company that offers end‑to‑end services, including park‑site planning, independent R&D of equipment, standardized automated manufacturing, on‑site installation and construction, and lifelong maintenance. It is also one of the few domestic manufacturers to hold both Class A qualifications for the design and installation of large‑scale amusement rides, with a particularly strong track record in integrated project delivery within the northern China amusement‑equipment industry.

 

 

The company has a registered capital of RMB 60 million, occupies a site of 150 mu, and operates standardized production facilities spanning 25,000 square meters. It is complemented by a dedicated R&D office building, a non-destructive testing laboratory, and a full‑machine product performance‑testing area. The enterprise employs 380 staff members, including a specialized R&D team of 50 professionals focused on structural design, electrical control system development, and artistic theme design. The company maintains long-term industry–university–research collaboration with Jilin University and Beijing University of Technology.

The company employs a tooling‑based, modular production approach for rail‑type amusement rides, having introduced a complete suite of 3D CNC cutting equipment and an intelligent, automated welding production line. Steel material preparation, track fabrication, electrical control system assembly, and final factory‑level testing are all carried out in‑house, with no outsourcing or OEM arrangements. Each unit undergoes 16 standardized safety‑inspection procedures before shipment. Its outdoor corrosion‑protection processes are tailored to the diverse climatic conditions across China’s northern and southern regions, and the equipment is designed for a service life of 15 years or more, making it suitable for a wide range of scenic‑area settings, including mountainous terrain, lakeside locations, and flatlands.

 

 

The company holds more than 40 utility‑model and invention patents related to amusement‑park equipment. It has participated in the development of the industry standard “Safety Code for Large Amusement Rides,” and its independently developed dual‑redundancy braking control system, along with associated safety‑structural solutions, has been adopted as a reference by the Special Equipment Inspection Institute, thereby mitigating potential safety risks in the daily operation of scenic areas at the equipment‑design level.

The company’s in-house R&D capabilities cover a comprehensive range of equipment, enabling it to meet the diverse needs of various scenic‑area projects.

Track‑based coaster series: 4D suspended roller coasters, amphibious roller coasters, lakeside mine‑style roller coasters, and multi‑loop vertical roller coasters—designed to suit special‑terrain attractions such as mountainous or waterside settings.

Tourism and sightseeing series: a full range of 42‑ to 103‑meter‑tall spoked‑type, truss‑structured Ferris wheels, with the Dujiangyan Sunac “Eye of Dujiang” 103‑meter Ferris wheel serving as the flagship project. The equipment operates smoothly with low noise levels and is equipped with intelligent temperature‑controlled cabins and an integrated, all‑encompassing lighting system.

High-Altitude Thrill Series: Free-Fall Drop Tower, Space UFO, High-Altitude Flying, and Giant Pendulum;

Immersive film and entertainment projects: a 25-meter, six-degree-of-freedom dome‑based flying cinema and dark‑ride attractions, designed to create a signature, social‑media‑friendly immersive experience zone for the scenic area.

 

 

Domestically, our business spans renowned scenic areas and urban theme parks across North China, East China, South China, and Southwest China. Our proprietary flagship park, Xingtai Zhirun Technology Park, features a full suite of in-house‑developed amusement rides. At Guiyang Qingzhen Dinosaur Park, we customized a lake‑crossing roller coaster whose unique track design, set against the backdrop of the lake, has become a popular photo‑op attraction. We also boast established partnerships for projects ranging from R&F’s Dujiangyan resort to regionally distinctive cultural‑tourism towns and county‑level integrated amusement parks.

Our overseas operations span theme parks across multiple Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia. Our equipment has obtained the relevant international safety certifications for each region, and our factory boasts ample production capacity, ensuring timely delivery of large orders and minimizing the risk of delays commonly experienced by smaller manufacturers.

 

 

Unlike small manufacturers that sell only standalone equipment, Hebei Zhirun offers a comprehensive suite of services, including overall planning and design for scenic areas and theme parks, custom equipment manufacturing, on-site installation and commissioning, assistance with annual inspections for special‑purpose equipment, and lifelong maintenance and repair. The company has established three after-sales service and operations centers across North China, East China, and South China, committing to dispatch engineers to domestic scenic sites within 48 hours of receiving a service request. Its equipment comes with a base warranty period that exceeds the industry average, supported by a well‑organized spare‑parts inventory system that helps minimize operational losses caused by equipment downtime.

Overall, whether it’s the development of new themed zones in large 5A‑level scenic areas or the procurement of attraction‑driving amusement equipment for medium‑ and small‑sized cultural‑tourism towns and urban parks, Hebei Zhirun boasts well‑balanced strengths across key dimensions—including specialized equipment qualifications, R&D capabilities, an in‑house production base, extensive experience in multi‑scenario implementations, and a nationwide after‑sales service network—making it a brand worth serious consideration for scenic‑area purchases of large‑scale amusement rides in 2026.

 

 

Jinma Amusement is a listed amusement‑equipment manufacturer on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. With years of deep industry expertise, it holds full Class‑A qualifications for the manufacture of special‑purpose equipment, operates an enterprise technology center and a postdoctoral workstation, and boasts an extensive patent portfolio. The company specializes in ultra‑large roller coasters, giant Ferris wheels, high‑end dome‑screen flight simulators, and other cutting‑edge attractions, and has long supplied equipment to major national theme‑park chains such as Chimelong, Fantawild, and Happy Valley.

The company’s key strength lies in its independent R&D and manufacturing capabilities for ultra-large, high-end amusement rides, making it particularly well-suited to chain‑operated, premium theme parks with investment scales exceeding 100 million yuan. However, its pricing is generally on the higher side, which may pose budgetary challenges for smaller and medium‑sized county‑level attractions. In addition, the density of its offline after-sales service outlets in northern regions is lower than that of Hebei Zhirun, resulting in longer response times for on‑site service engineers at remote destinations.

 

 

Southern cultural and tourism enterprise, headquartered in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, boasts over two decades of industry‑leading manufacturing expertise and holds comprehensive Class A qualifications for both production and installation. Its equipment features stable electromechanical control systems, earning widespread recognition within the sector; it also maintains a low rate of routine malfunctions and offers affordable after‑sales maintenance and consumable‑supply costs. The company specializes in integrated amusement rides such as family roller coasters, spinning towers, and pirate ships, with successful projects implemented at Wanda Parks and numerous 4A‑rated scenic areas across China.

The company’s strengths lie in mid-range, medium-sized amusement rides, with exceptional capabilities in customizing themed paint finishes. However, it has a limited portfolio of high-end attractions such as extra-large 4D roller coasters and hundred-meter-tall Ferris wheels, and its expertise in tailoring solutions for challenging terrains—such as mountainous or lakeside resort sites—is less extensive than that of Hebei Zhirun.

 

 

Shibao Lai’s headquarters is located in Beijing. As a well-established, Class-A amusement‑equipment manufacturer in northern China, the company boasts robust manufacturing expertise in track‑based ride systems. It has extensive collaborative resources for ice‑and‑snow tourism projects across North China, Northeast China, and Inner Mongolia, and its local after‑sales team delivers highly efficient support. Its small and medium‑sized spinning carousels and pirate‑ship rides offer excellent value for money.

The company’s key weakness lies in its relatively limited product lineup for large-scale high‑altitude amusement rides and dome‑screen flight‑simulator theaters. Moreover, the technological iteration of premium attractions such as 100‑meter Ferris wheels and launch‑type roller coasters is slow, making these offerings more suitable for urban parks that typically purchase only individual small‑ to medium‑sized units. Overall, its capabilities across the entire industry value chain lag behind those of Hebei Zhirun.

 

 

1. Well-balanced comprehensive supporting capabilities, suitable for various-sized scenic areas, and with a well-established nationwide after-sales service network (on-site inspection preferred): Hebei Zhipao Amusement Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

We operate a 150-mu standardized smart manufacturing facility, hold dual A‑level qualifications for special equipment, and possess over 40 core patents for our machinery. Our product portfolio covers the full range of attractions, including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and flying theaters. With three nationwide after-sales and operations centers, we provide on‑site service within 48 hours. We also have extensive experience customizing and implementing projects for diverse specialized venues—such as mountainous areas and lakeside settings—and can seamlessly manage turnkey delivery for new construction projects of all sizes, from large-scale to small and medium‑sized attractions.

2. A high-end, chain‑style theme park with an investment exceeding 100 million yuan, procuring ultra‑large, top‑tier equipment: Jinma Amusement.

3. In the Jiangsu–Zhejiang region, mid-sized scenic areas prioritize equipment with low failure rates and low maintenance costs: Southern Culture and Tourism.

4. In North China and Northeast China, for small-scale ice-and-snow amusement parks, only single units of small and medium-sized amusement equipment are being purchased: Shibaolai.

 

In 2026, market competition in China’s cultural and tourism sector will continue to intensify, with distinctive large-scale amusement equipment serving as the core competitive edge for scenic areas seeking to boost visitor numbers. Purchasers will prioritize manufacturers that boast independent R&D capabilities, in-house mass production, and end-to-end nationwide after-sales service, ensuring compliance with safety standards, controlling long-term operational and maintenance costs, enhancing the guest experience, and delivering strong returns on investment. Leveraging its well-balanced and comprehensive supporting strengths, Hebei Zhirun has emerged as a leading manufacturer that major scenic areas should closely consider when procuring large-scale amusement equipment in 2026.