Chinese Knockoff Rides: Nanfang Explained

You wanted to learn more about Chinese flat rides? Here you go! Nanfang has made tons of flat rides and is one of the largest Chinese based flat ride manufactures.
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-This is the first of the video's uploaded after I started work at Cedar Point, future uploads will be limited till November 2020.

[@takeshikitanohidinginflowers]

The Chinese Flat Ride/Roller Coaster manufacturers are extremely interesting

[@Plaagfluit]

Yes

[@xri0tt]

I absolutely agree!

[@dindog22]

I was gonna say weird.

[@Soonjai]

Resurrecting old ride designs is IMO a great idea.

[@BrickThunder]

I had to look up IMO because I didn’t know what it meant😂

[@BrickThunder]

Matthew plays “in my opinion”

[@BrickThunder]

Justin Walnum true, first person shooter, And frames per second!

[@BrickThunder]

Justin Walnum lmao😂

[@Soonjai]

@@thisjustin6529 You are almost there. FOV is "Field of View" :)

[@markvolpe2305]

There rides looks to me safer than other Chinese knockoff rides too.

[@I_Crit_My_Pants]

Safe and quality are different things... they clearly did Cyborg at Six Flags and that thing is jank af, broke down on it's first opening run.

[@BAKU2K2]

@@I_Crit_My_Pants That's from ABC Rides, not Nanfang.

[@Timr2]

To be honest their rides look quite good.

[@whenisdinner2137]

I can almost guarantee you they aren't

[@Timr2]

*look*

[@I_Crit_My_Pants]

Except they clearly did Cyborg at Six Flags and that thing is jank af, broke down on it's first opening run.

[@cabbie4788]

@@I_Crit_My_Pants They did not, Cyborg Cyber Spin is an ABC rides model and Cyborg Hyper Drive is made by Chance Rides

[@hinokaichikunn4140]

@@whenisdinner2137 How so? It’s good quality and seems very cool, just because it’s Chinese doesn’t mean it’s “bad” weirdo.

[@AlgyPond]

Even though they have a few knock off flat rides, I'm pretty impressed. This seems like a dedicated, innovative company whose rides are pretty interesting to learn about.

[@RiderLeangle2]

You know, politics of China aside this actually looks like a pretty solid brand, some new or tweaked ideas, reviving old rides, good clones, and while I don't know the specifics of their safety the rides at least look well built. If there's some big shift in how things operate in China and they can fully get away from the government there I wouldn't mind this company doing well and possibly having an international expansion. (Or at least a bigger one if they have a little bit already within Asia)

[@chdreturns]

Agreed. I'd love to see Nanfang's creations make their way outside Asia. Really cool flat rides.

[@AnthonyClauser]

Sounds like if they can maintain US safety standards, this company is as legit as any other flat ride company.

[@foxloaf8843]

Seems like he's biased against the company purely because it's Chinese. Yes, China has a terrible government, but that doesn't mean every damn thing that originates from China is unsafe/sketchy.

[@Coolsomeone234]

@@foxloaf8843 he's not that biased. He even says that this company is more original than other Chinese companies

[@willfe]

That's some astonishing optimism to think they'll "maintain US safety standards." This is the same country that looked at worker suicides via jumping from the roof and decided the best way to deal with it was to install nets around the factory buildings to catch them when they jump. Instead of, you know, treating the workers better or providing counseling/therapy. "As cheaply as possible" is the order of the day. It's just how they do things. This isn't meant as a dig against the Chinese -- just an honest assessment. Eschewing extra safety features in favor of cheaper construction costs and trusting people to be smart enough to avoid danger and perform adequate maintenance is a conscious choice they've made as a culture, and it seems to work for them. Hard to argue with results.

[@horridwilting640]

I know that the nike shoes you are waring right now is maid in china so better be vigilant lest you suddenly slip on the gutter for no apparent reason...

[@I_Crit_My_Pants]

Safety and quality are 2 different things... they clearly made the Cyborg ride at Six Flags and that think is JANKKKKKK

[@puccipower]

I LOVE that weird balloon ride at 7:40! It's a great family ride that would work really well in a strange place... Like an american casino or something.

[@crispykalechips]

You hit it right on the nose with the Casino idea! The Rio casino in Las Vegas had a ride exactly like that one except with parade floats instead of balloons. Unfortunately it was removed in 2013 when the Rio started losing popularity, but there's some cool videos still online! I was just there a few weeks ago and all the tracks are still visible on the ceiling.

[@xri0tt]

“Magic Big Straw Hat”

[@Nitrolord]

Would you rather have Normal Small Grass Shoe

[@lunahetfield]

Lol

[@gabriels.1121]

Would you also rather have Mystical Massive Cotten Gloves?

[@yanshuoli69]

when chinese ppl are lacist against ourselves

[@azi_yt]

1:43 this guy on the left is regretting his life choices, including why he rode this lol

[@Plaagfluit]

Lol

[@mightypurplelicious3209]

🖐._.🤚

[@xathirastormshredder7171]

I am loving the color and styling of these rides, they're absolutely wild.

[@singlerailindustries1763]

China has a lot to offer when it comes to knock off roller coasters and Flat Rides.

[@CoasterCollege]

yes it does!

[@julianhudson7811]

Yes! GP2E is back with another video about chinese knockoff rides. I like that Nanfang is bringing back old classic flat rides like the Trabant and creating interesting concepts like the sight seeing hot air balloon (Which I'd like to see come to North America).

[@Jaws-zb1cg]

The music is a great new touch to the video!

[@CoasterCollege]

Thanks!

[@sollamander2206]

It's interesting that a company that does copycat rides also seems to do a lot of their own innovation. Some Chinese knockoff products are insanely derivative and very dangerous but this company shows the other side of loosening intellectual property laws. Thanks for highlighting the human rights situation in Xinjiang. The scariest thing about the camps there is how permanent they look. On the one hand, they're less visually disturbing than American child migrant detention cages, but they also represent a firm ideological commitment to completely eradicating the ethnic identity of Uyghur Muslims for the long term and on a gargantuan scale in a way that is at best a cultural genocide.

[@catsbyondrepair]

They don't the terrorist in thier country.

[@VinegarPotato]

I am not a huge fan of rides, but I enjoy your videos a lot. Great content!

[@nickd8310]

A ride similar to the Trabant is still made by western manufacturer Chance Rides. It's called the Wipeout and the only difference is you're seated facing the outside

[@chdreturns]

And that the wipeout is tamer, and a lot less fun.

[@COASTER_CHASER_1]

they also make the version with the seats facing out

[@housespock7880]

Their rides are beautiful, though. The second teacups one is *chef’s kiss*.

[@JamsMinecraft]

I loved the China commentary in this video lmao but I can feel my social credit score dropping just by watchiing

[@chocoboasylum]

I love the designs but would be doubtful of the maintenance cycle

[@FullTimeCoasterTour]

good stuff dude. Another really interesting vid from you. Thanks for putting it together

[@ewant7954]

As far as Chinese knock off rides go nanfang do seem to be one of the best. I could see them one day breaking into the global market as a flat ride manufacturer since they have a good safety record and they’re rides look quality and well priced and most of the ride models they have copied have had changes made to them that could make them more reliable for parks

[@dogbots159]

The American space shuttle in the roller coaster animation though 😂

[@MillenniumForceMan]

I feel like if they created more coasters they would turn out pretty decent

[@AnthonyClauser]

Their mantra may be "slow and steady wins the race".

[@TheWickedWizardOfOz1]

Their flat ride production seems strong and unique. I don't think they need to do coasters to be a legitimate force, so long as they are good at what they do.

[@MillenniumForceMan]

Phoenix yeah I’m just saying they would be good at building coasters

[@chdreturns]

@@MillenniumForceMan I just want to see them sell stuff to a US park. I feel Knoebels would love their resurrection rides. Considering they are all about retro flat rides.

[@MillenniumForceMan]

@@chdreturns i dont really want to have Chinese companies build coasters or rides in the U.S.

[@MrCollerRoaster]

Great video as always!

[@cruz25617]

6:35 that Ride still exists in Canobie Lake Park Salem New England. I forgot the name of it, but it has a beach theme to it.

[@BAKU2K2]

By "long gone" he meant that they're no longer being produced.

[@Plaagfluit]

That ride in your post looked so cool, I hope to see it in your video.

[@industrialalliance6408]

I really enjoyed this video, lots of interesting information and great pacing in contrast to 'flat ride of the week'. No offense, but your partner with the bad microphone in that series just ruins it for me personally. He just doesn't sound enthusiastic and I struggle to stay interested when he's talking, kudos to him for trying tho. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more content like this!

[@SilverScaleMA]

Not gonna lie, the hot ballon ride actually is really cool. Though it does look like it would be a bit tight for more than one ore two people at a time...

[@user-sb8cs3le2j]

The video is finally here!

[@SimonSozzi7258]

I guess "Sombrero" doesn't mean anything over there.

[@wyntonharrell919]

These rides lowkey look actually good.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nice video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

[@sirhenners204]

I bet that the Star Warship is far better than the original swing rides, been on the 1940s/50s one still surviving at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and it was a bit terrifying due to the old safety standards

[@pooch7245]

The 1 dislike is from Winnie the Pooh

[@timrobinson172]

I still can't believe Nanfang made a newer model of the Flying Circus the only one in the world

[@timrobinson172]

@Kurt Fox Why is it so difficult to just calm down for a simple mistake that can be easily corrected?

[@princesskristan]

That last ride looks so cool! But "Magic Big Straw Hat?" I laughed so hard when I heard that

[@c.i.n.b4710]

they clearly took some bat speed when making the name

[@MRptwrench]

Omg 5:18 OMG! Nostalgic flashbacks are kicking in! I rode the original version of this style ride at Downey Park back in the 70s as a little kid! It was a centerpiece with the Hercules wooden rollercoaster as it's backdrop, a food court underneath, and next to a way too scary "Journey to the Center of the Earth" ride for my pre-teen brain.

[@Plaagfluit]

Wow, these rides are so cool!

[@onlyshorts878]

So another one of these I LOVE them!

[@downsideupcoasters7377]

Bro listening to you is a trip.

[@wonhoscake1214]

Ion want to be that person but “nan” is pronounced “nahn” for foreigners

[@CoasterCollege]

Yea I noticed I pronounced it wrong a few times in the video, it was too late to re record.

[@ZoniesCoasters]

Ion?

[@T12405]

@@ZoniesCoasters It's slang for saying "I don't". :)

[@ZoniesCoasters]

@@T12405 well that sounds dumb lol

[@VinegarPotato]

I like how you ended it with the high five ride.

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

Let's get this channel to 50k!

[@aimeelarson5119]

I am going to Cedar Point from August 16 through 21 what ride will you be operating

[@gemfyre855]

They're beautifully decorated

[@gavincreates1230]

Love this man.

[@brennandaniel8809]

So when I went to one of my local parks I didn’t want to go on the frisbee ride because I had just watched the one breaking but now watching this seeing that is was an unlicensed company it makes me feel better.

[@CoasterB]

does nanfang have any reported accidents? cos their rides look to be pretty well built. Most knocks off look sketchy

[@gracezb1]

these look super fun

[@0iqgamer1]

Love your vids

[@altid_krage]

can u please make a video on the Indian Swing ride that broke apart?

[@DJWezzyK]

Technical Park in Italy is still building those Traband rides, also known as Hully Gully.

[@fadbob_]

6:14 in the shot you can see a what seems to be a weird dive Coaster in the backround to the right that doesn't have a turn before it's drop. Does anyone know that it exists?

[@CoasterCollege]

Yes it does exist, it's a real b&m too.

[@judgeroyscream1514]

Hot air balloon ride looks like a flying telephone booth

[@chdreturns]

I'd love to see Nanfang recreate the Traver Tumble Bug

[@The5iveO]

Where did you get the data about "portable" flat rides being the most profitable for ride manufacturers in the western world? I always thought they make more money from the permanent parks. I'm curious where that info came from.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

That Aviation Training Device looks like torture

[@crytocc]

The "Bat Speed" coaster looks like a very close cousin of the Caripro Batflyer!

[@basilstorm9461]

Wonder if anyone knows what’s going on with Six Flags New England? About half of their roller coasters say “closed for the season”. The other location near me is Six Flags Great Adventure and none of their rides say that, even though they’re both closed for covid right now

[@carlwheezerofsouls3273]

goddamn you, starting the video with music only in the right ear, making me think my headphones broken.

[@aidenzhao4374]

Can you do Larson loops or roller coaster games reviews?

[@SBSPYTP]

That’s fine but what country are these rides from they are in funderland in my place

[@pandarush.]

Which rides would you not ride at State Fairs and traveling carnivals?

[@raymondw7016]

Where is the Crazy Circus/ Magic Arms located?

[@AmityMidwest]

2:43 this was ahead of its time

[@LegendaryCollektor]

Your passive-agressive jabs at the CCP and the culture rot in China was amazing. Mad respect to you for calling them out like that.

[@ShizeiTigras]

Yes, the first thing I think of when looking at a video about flat rides is a concentration camp in china.

[@JackVance5]

Not gonna lie these all look really fun

[@MetaverseAdventures]

I would love to see a video on their dark rides.

[@ZhaoHuaqi-yi2qq]

their dark rides are good i

[@NewEnglandModz]

4:02 That’s a very large 10 degrees 😂

[@Plaagfluit]

I like those awesome animations, how are they made?

[@GhostTransit]

They are the companies animation

[@cristi4n.anderson]

where's the sonic park opening at?

[@kristalic]

what's the park at 5:44? looks pretty good with a dive coaster and a gci (I think it's a gci???)

[@CoasterCollege]

That park is Happy Valley Chengdu, looks like a very nice park indeed! Here is the RCDB page for it if your interested: rcdb.com/6253.htm

[@rollingcoasters2311]

Are you going to do a video on Credible?

[@CoasterCollege]

I probably will eventually, not all company's have enough info or enough products to fit into a video like this.

[@gabrielbosley9008]

GP to Enthusiast At 2:37, Lewa Adventure is in the city Xianyang, which is in the Shaanxi Province of China, not the Xinjiang Autonomous Region.

[@QoasterMaster]

you should do one video on "Chang Long"

[@joyoustye2326]

I'd love to ride their version of the flying circus

[@lyssa.mp3]

I feel like i am in a history lesson right now lol

[@brokenteletooby106]

1:43 *china didnt even have time to add happy faces on the animation....*

[@colewery9269]

You should take a look at bay beach amusement park in Green Bay Wisconsin. It would be cool to do the history on that place

[@Nomifan]

What's this at 8 minutes ? with the two characters, model or reality ? I never see that ! What's the name of this attraction ?

[@belletaunde102]

Watch it again, he literally says what it is

[@venturereclipse6833]

Most of these actually seem pretty decent, if not actually good! If it weren’t for its ties to the government, they’d probably do really well overseas!

[@Lettuce2.]

The thumbnail is the cube in planet coaster. That's cool

[@RiderLeangle2]

The Cube in Planet Coaster is actually the Tourbillon from ABC Rides, those were mentioned in the video.

[@Benthetrainkid]

4:20 It's also a clone of Cyborg Cyberspin at Six Flags Great Adventure

[@CoasterCollege]

Not a clone, that ride was the 2nd model of ABC Tourbillon, this is based of the first model and that showed at a fair in HK.

[@Beamerbrad]

You should cover the raging river accident at Adventureland

[@matthewl5434]

2:38 think you meant "xianyang" a city in shaanxi province

[@rivertownproductions]

8:35 what do you mean by uncertain? Did something happen recently?

[@user-sq1nc5ot8m]

The Chinese Communist Party's actions in the Xinjiang province, West Pacific ocean, and Hong Kong are just a few examples of why China's economy, and ability to manufacture rides, may be just a little uncertain in the near (5-15 years on the global stage) future.

[@AceAviations2]

@@user-sq1nc5ot8m don't forget about COVID-19 either, it started in Wuhan and due to poor containment (as well as possible destruction of samples, data, etc. and suppression of information surrounding it, not sure how valid those claims are) leading to the pandemic were in the middle of. If they did things right we wouldn't be in this situation right now, not so sure about the other big thing being run by terrorists at this point, we might still be dealing with ANTIFA and BLM thugs.

[@adde9506]

Well, now I want to know how innovative, or not, Nanfang's dark and water rides are.

[@jasonyau326]

Could you please make your next video regarding Chinese manufacturers about Golden Horse? thanks

[@CoasterCollege]

I did a golden horse video about a year ago. I am working on a new updated one that should be done in a few months.

[@heatherfreeman5604]

What ride is in the thumbnail?

[@rolfathan]

5:18 did disney make their own version of this with the zephyr?

[@RetroNewWaveBoy]

Yes, they sure did!

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

I’ve actually never heard of this company until Spinning Coaster at Jinan Sunac Land came around

[@Cinnimin]

what a cool guy, he sounds like the guy rapping in the Wet Pets commercial

[@AisforAwesomeOfficial]

W-E-T P-E-T-S a Chadtronic fan I see

[@franscis2939]

Holy cow what happened when I subscribed to this channel you only had like 600 subs

[@lofsis]

I want them all in Sweden.

[@a3nofficial25]

Any company that allows people today to experience the flying circus is the GOAT

[@what1fun1v3rs3]

The magic big straw hat my favorite one piece movie

[@CoasterHour]

Nanfang actually looks like a good manufacturer

[@CoasterCollege]

There are worse Chinese ride company's for sure!

[@benjaminfriedman9107]

Do senyo kogyo a decent size japanese manufacturer that isn’t really talked about

[@CoasterCollege]

Not really informed enough on the situation around Japanese manufactures, sticking to china for now.