China opens chocolate theme park

For chocoholics around the world, it sounds like a vision of heaven.

With chocolate shoes, handbags and cars that can be bought with chocolate money it caters for almost every need.

And not to miss out, it even has classic paintings, historical figures, porcelain and a river using the treat to flow like water.

While the above may sound like a dreamland, it is now a reality in Shanghai, China, thanks to the World Chocolate Wonderland.
 

The tasty theme park, located in the city's Himalaya Art Museum, will showcase around 200 of the best art pieces using chocolate as its base material.

The three-month exhibition has several signature pieces that have been designed thanks to inspiration around the world.

Perhaps the most spectacular exhibit is a replica of the Terracotta Army of Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang, with each soldier moulded from chocolate.

Elsewhere Chinese culture has widely influenced some designs with Shanghai's Huangpu River flowing with liquid chocolate.
 

There are also reproductions of famous paintings the 'Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains' and 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'.

More modern designs include a design of the Bumblebee car robot from the film Transformers.

There are also examples of Louis Vuitton handbags, chocolate training shoes and stilettos.

For visitors, while there is the chance to admire the impressive array of chocolate designs, the show also offers the opportunity for them to get involved.

Guests will be able to make there own chocolate on the spot, or instruct professionals to mix up varieties that include truffles and wine.