World's Weird Theme Park

Abashiri Prison, Japan
Abashiri was one of the country's notorious jails, known for its horrific treatment and torture of prisoners. It has now been made into a 'fun-filled' theme park where tourists can relive many of the experiences of the prisoners.





Wunderland Kalkar, Germany.
This abandoned unfinished nuclear power plant just outside Dusseldorf is now a theme park which attracts nearly half a million funseekers every year.





Action Park, New Jersey, USA
This water theme park was notorious because its attention to health and safety in the past was lacking. Six people died on its rides, and accidents became so frequent that the nearby hospital had to supply additional ambulances. It was also well known for its drunk and stoned staff. The park has since reopened with better health and safety measures but its name lives on.





Jeju Loveland, South Korea
A park that was originally designed for sex education purposes, exhibits include "how to" sex films and giant phalluses.








Isgyvenimo Drama (Soviet Bunker) Lithuania,
Five metres underground in the damp still air, this bunker was built during the Communist occupation. The amusement park, also known as 'Stalin's World', recreates life in a Soviet bunker where the guards will even beat you up.





Kingdom of the Little People, China
Also called the Dwarf Empire, this one has been bathed in controversy since day one. No one taller than 4 ft 3 is allowed to work here.








Singapore's Tiger Balm Gardens
The ten courts of hell illustrates traditional ideas of what it is like if you join the devil after you die.











Holy Land Experience, Orlando, Florida
This is where the bible comes to life, including a daily reconstruction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, church services and bible classes, as well as opportunities to walk on water and take selfies with Jesus in a boxing ring.