1996 Kiev was sold to Binhai Aircraft Park, a theme park in Tianjin, China. The concept was developed by world tourism and attraction consultant Leisure Quest International. In August 2011, the ex-Kiev was developed into a luxury hotel after renovations costing £9.6 million. See also List of aircraft carriers Notes and references External links History of the Kiev Article on the Kiev Class Binhai Aircraft Park Article from FAS MaritimeQuest Kiev pages Satellite Photo of Kiev in a military theme park in Tianjin from Google Maps China turns aircraft carrier into a luxury hotel (BBC Website News) Photos of the Binhai Aircraft Hotel Kiev-class aircraft carriers Ships built at the Black Sea Shipyard 1972 ships Cold War aircraft carriers of the Soviet Union Ships of the Russian Northern Fleet Tourist attractions in Tianjin Museum ships in China Ships built in the Soviet Union