According to official website of Xiamen Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, the background and reason for the demolition of Xiamen Ocean World Du Dong is mainly urban planning. As a rapidly developing city, Xiamen needs to constantly update and optimize its urban spatial layout to meet the needs of urban development and citizens' life.

As an important part of the city, Ocean World East Ferry needs to be demolished and rebuilt to achieve the goal of urban planning. Demolition and reconstruction can promote urban economic development, improve the quality of life of citizens, improve urban functions and enhance the image of the city.