7 impressive abandoned parks in the world

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Even after being decommissioned, these parks still attract many visitors because of their unique desolate appearance.

Berliner Spreepark (Germany): Named after the nearby Spree River, this park operated from 1969 to 2001. Now, the ground level is a large public park, with walking trails past defunct roller coasters or guided boat rides from Backstagetourism. The city of Berlin has announced plans to preserve and renovate some of the attractions here, especially the Ferris wheel. Photo: Tipberlin.

Mimaland (Malaysia): Located on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In Miniature Land (also known as Mimaland) operated from 1975 to 1994. Considered the first theme park in Southeast Asia, it featured a man-made lake, a pool with giant slides, and the Prehistoric Animal Kingdom. The park was closed after a mudslide and other safety concerns. Photo: Imagoimages.

Camelot Theme Park (UK): The magical kingdom of Camelot was built based on the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by a lake in Lancashire. The park used to feature knights riding around on horseback, Merlin's magic show, roller coasters and other medieval-themed shows. After falling into disrepair, the area became a zombie-themed ride, and has now been transformed into Scare City, a terrifying walk-through of the ruins of Camelot. Photo: Alamy.

Six Flags New Orleans (Louisiana, USA): Opened in 2000, this park was severely flooded and damaged after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Previously, the park was divided into 6 themes, including areas dedicated to DC Comics superheroes and Looney Tunes cartoon characters. After more than 2 decades of abandonment, the roller coasters still lie dormant. In March, the city of New Orleans announced that it had reached an agreement with private developers to renovate the place into a film studio, sports complex and family entertainment center. Photo: Themeparktourist.

Nara Dreamland (Japan): Located on the outskirts of the historic city of Nara, this park opened in 1961 and was modeled after Disneyland, with attractions like Sleeping Beauty Castle, Tomorrowland, and the Adventure Jungle train. Nara Dreamland operated well until Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983 and crowds began to dwindle. The park closed in 2006 and became a favorite destination for urban explorers until it was demolished about a decade later. Photo: Jordy Meow/Offbeat Japan.

Yongma Land (South Korea): This theme park is located in Seoul, operating from 1980 to 2011. After being abandoned, Yongma Land still charges an entrance fee of 10,000 won, as it is a popular location for TV shows, fashion shoots and weddings. Photo: Thekoreanlass.

Thuy Tien Lake (Vietnam): Operating from 2004 to 2011, this water park near Hue city impresses with its giant cement dragon on the lake. Recently, this place has become an unofficial destination, attracting many people to take pictures because it gives the feeling of an ancient, long-standing relic. Photo: Dien Quang.

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