Xiaomeisha Ocean World (小梅沙海洋世界), the centerpiece of the redeveloped Xiaomeisha beach resort, is slated to open to visitors by the end of this year, according to Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.

This announcement was made by SDG Xiaomeisha Investment and Development Co Ltd (特发小梅沙投资发展有限公司) during a site visit by municipal government officials on Tuesday.

The highly anticipated ocean park features an iconic mollusk-shaped architecture that houses the world's largest "blue hole" aquarium. Combined with the recently opened MGM Hotel Shenzhen, the new facilities are expected to provide a premium holiday experience for tourists.

The ocean park has completed construction and is now in the final stage of fine-tuning the facilities, said Yao Xinjun, deputy general manager of the development company.

This article is translated by China Daily from original report in Chinese as published on sznews.com, the official website of Shenzhen Special Zone Daily, and “美好盐田”, the WeChat public account of Shenzhen’s Yantian district government.