Discover Dragon Khan
Our tips:
- Come early or late
- Watch the loops from the sidelines
- Express
Dragon Khan
Dragon Khan is the big looping coaster in the China themed area. The ride opened together with the park in 1995 and has become a symbol of PortAventura.
The legend
According to legend, the proud Prince Hu tried to overthrow the emperor. He failed. As punishment, the gods turned him into an enormous dragon, doomed to wander aimlessly for all eternity.
When Dragon Khan opened in 1995, no other roller coaster in the world had more inversions. Spain had never seen anything like it.
The Experience
After the lift hill comes a drop, after which you go through eight inversions in 69 seconds. According to the park, you reach speeds of up to 110 km/h. The coaster was built by Bolliger & Mabillard and is around 1,270 metres long and 45 metres high. You sit four abreast, with your feet on the floor of the train.
Discover Dragon Khan
Come early or late
Dragon Khan is one of the park's best-known attractions. The queue is usually shorter straight after opening and at the end of the day.
Watch the loops from the sidelines
The ride is right in the middle of China. From the paths you can see the trains racing through the loops.
Express
This attraction is included in the Express 5 Adrenaline and the PortAventura Express ONE. With these you skip the regular queue. You can buy Express passes online (cheaper) or in the park.
Visitor information
You must be between 1.40 and 1.95 metres tall. There is a separate entrance for visitors with disabilities. Dragon Khan is a photo ride: you can buy your photo afterwards. PortAventura Park isn't open all year round. Check the official opening calendar before your visit.
A true classic
Dragon Khan is a must on every visit to PortAventura Park. Combine the ride with Shambhala, the park's tallest roller coaster, which is right next door.
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