Underwater World is on the south side of Purple Mountain within walking distance of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.

The aquarium is a joint venture between Andover Capital Group and the Administration Bureau of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Mausoleum.

Underwater World is a joint venture between Andover Capital Group and the Nanjing government.

The ocean tank at the aquarium contains 4,000 cubic meters (1,100,000 U.S. gal) and is home to more than 100 species of sea creatures.

The Science Education Hall displays things that are made by most advanced technology, as well as some precious specimens of sea animals.