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Top 50 Water fun & Cool Retreats in Shanghai [2025]

Shanghai Playa Maya Water Park
Shanghai Playa Maya Water Park
Shanghai Playa Maya Water Park
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Shanghai Playa Maya Water Park

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14784 reviews
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5.7
From £20.60
Sheshan, Songjiang University Town | 29.2 km from downtown
Phone 021-37792222-2
Address: No. 888, Linhu Road, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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Все прошло хорошо, от метро забирает бесплатный автобус, в целом отлично, однако некоторые места требуют ремонта, на горки очереди не большие, помните про аренду ячейки за отдельную плату (от 50 юаней) и круга (от 150 юаней), депозит потом моментально возвращаются на алипей.
"Super Horn": The absolute centerpiece of the park! Groups of four get in a float tube, launching from a nearly 20-meter-high platform and instantly being sucked into a massive horn. The intense feeling of weightlessness, the screams of centrifugal force, and the overwhelming spray of water all combine to make your heart nearly leap out of your throat! The lines may be long, but the moment you're flung into the air by the current, the wait is worth the adrenaline rush! (●♡∀♡) (Friendly reminder: hold on to the handrails and have lozenges ready!) "Hurricane Eye" & "Behemoth Bowl": These two "Hornets" are a dream combination! Dive at high speed through a dark tube, then suddenly burst into the open bowl wall, swept by the current and spun and spun at high speed. As the world spins, all you can do is laugh out loud and scream. The instantaneous transition between darkness and light, the ultimate experience of weightlessness and spinning, is a heart-pounding experience! ヾ(*'O'*)/ "Caribbean Beach" & "Lazy River": After the crazy thrills, this is the perfect place to relax. Lying on a float, drifting with the current, basking in the sun, squinting, and enjoying the gentle push of the water—it's truly the "lying flat" philosophy of water. (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧The wave pool creates regular waves, simulating the fun of a real beach. The whole family, young and old, soaking in the water together, swaying to the music and the waves—this is the ultimate summer indulgence! (ϋ)/♩
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Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort
Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort
Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort
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Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort

Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort

4.7
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2592 reviews
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6.9
From £31.06
Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area | 53.8 km from downtown
Phone 400-820-8282
Address: No. 1-5, Lane 2088, Hucheng Ring Road, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai
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No.18 of Best Things to Do in Shanghai
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The atmosphere of Yaoxue Ice and Snow World is simply amazing. It is a check-in holy place full of surprises from the entrance. Various themes are vivid, and there are interactive ice and snow games. You won’t get tired of playing all day long. I like the cleanliness of the beverage facilities inside, and the safety measures are in place. I feel relieved to bring my children here. I have recommended it to my friends and will come again next time.
As a novice skier, I found the right amount of fun and excitement at the Yaoxue Ice and Snow World. A full set of equipment is available on site, and there are professional coaches for one-on-one instruction. After falling a few times, I was finally able to ski a short distance. The sense of accomplishment was overwhelming. The coach was really great. I recommend that friends who want to learn skiing come here and try it. It's much more cost-effective than skiing in the north.
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Blue Sea Sand
Blue Sea Sand
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Blue Sea Sand

4.2
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4779 reviews
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4.6
From £6.73
Fengxian Development Zone | 46.2 km from downtown
Phone 021-57127272
Address: Jinhui Road, Fengxian District , Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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󱨜Ten Thousand People Beach Swimming Pool
Enjoy diverse and special pool experiences
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Although Shanghai is close to the sea, it is not a coastal city, but at least there are several beaches to play. This time, I took advantage of the few days before they were open to the sea to go for a walk. The environment is good and there are not many people. You can play in the sand and row a boat. It will be lively in summer. The surrounding farmhouse food is delicious
As one of the few seaside bathing beaches in Shanghai where you can see the sea and swim, the environment here is pretty good. Of course, it is not comparable to Sanya, Qingdao, and Zhuhai. There are some entertainment facilities on the beach. My personal favorite is kayaking, which costs 40 yuan and is unlimited in time. However, in the evening, the sea breeze is very cold and the wind is getting stronger, so I can only reluctantly go ashore.
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Jinshan City Beach
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Jinshan City Beach

Jinshan City Beach

4.3
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2270 reviews
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5.1
From £6.22
Based on 29 reviews
Jinshan City Beach Area | 59.1 km from downtown
Phone 021-57936507
Address: No.7555, Huhang Road, Jinshan District
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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Enjoy a variety of water park attractions
Enjoy a variety of activities at the water park
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Let me talk about the bad things first. The consumption is high, and the water quality and sand are very ordinary. The adult ticket on weekends is 65/person. There are snack stands inside, and the lowest price is 20 per person, which is definitely much higher than outside. The beach is not big, and the water quality should be ranked in reverse throughout the country. The beach is easier to walk in places where there are waves, and the rest are painful. The above are objective evaluations. For people who live in non-coastal cities, it is very happy and comfortable to occasionally see the sea 🌊, blow the sea breeze 🌬️, and step on the beach 👣. There are more tourists with children, and the atmosphere is very lively. It happened to be the last day of the beer festival, and there were performances in the distance. The beach is open until 8:30 in the evening. When I went there, it was more than five o'clock, and the weather was not hot, so it was very comfortable.
The weekend ticket price is 65 for adults. Gate 5 is closest to the beach, and there are toilets and footbaths nearby. The weather is very good and the sky is blue. Although the sand is not as fine as the natural one, it is pretty good. There are still quite a lot of tourists. Coming to the beach makes you feel relaxed and comfortable.
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Shanghai Expo Culture Park
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Shanghai Expo Culture Park

4.5
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208 reviews
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6.4
Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area | 5.6 km from downtown
Phone 58839818
Address: 上海市浦东新区世博大道地铁口4号旁
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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No.16 of Night Attractions in Shanghai
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🌤Affected by the surrounding areas of typhoon 🌀, the sky in Shanghai this weekend 🌤☀️☁️ is particularly beautiful. 🌤In the "golden C position" of Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park, adjacent to the central lake 🏝, with the Twin Mountains 🏔 behind it, and next to Shenyuan, it is currently the largest glass greenhouse garden in Asia. It has a fully transparent glass structure with excellent transparency. One side is a hydrophilic platform and the other side is a large lawn. There is a cool breeze on the lawn, and it is not stuffy at all. The weather is good, and it is very good to take pictures from any angle. 📌📌Starting from July 26, Shanghai Greenhouse Garden launched a series of night tour activities❗️including ✅open greenhouse night tours, ✅holding outdoor night music 🎵 performances, ✅screening open-air movies, especially ✅greenhouse light and shadow shows, which are very worth looking forward to! 📮Address: No. 100, Jikun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park 💐Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (no admission at 16:30, closed every Monday, except statutory holidays) 🎫Ticket price: 98 yuan/person on weekdays, 128 yuan/person on weekends and holidays 🚗Transportation: Metro Line Ⓜ️7 to Houtan Station, exit from Exit 4, and walk about 800 meters 🅿️Parking: The parking lot will be open 24 hours a day 🚻Sanitation: The public toilets in the park will extend their opening hours and cover the main night tour routes.
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Dongping National Forest Park
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Dongping National Forest Park

Dongping National Forest Park

4.5
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6408 reviews
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5.4
From £9.11
Based on 31 reviews
Chongming Island, Changxing Island, Hengsha Island | 50.4 km from downtown
Phone 021-59338333
Address: No. 2188, North Road, Chongming County,Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
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It's a pity that many attractions were closed when I went there. Next time I will choose to play in the peak season. The environment is very good. If you don't want to be tired, you must rent a car at the door. My friend and I walked for half a day in the hot sun and finally rented one.
The scent of fir fills the chest cavity as soon as you step into the avenue. The straight measurus forest is like a giant-arranged piano key, the sun shines through the needles, and the moss drops fine spots. Rent a bicycle, wheels swirling through the soft humus, and startle the wings of the bush. The most healing is the "fairy tale pasture" deep in the forest: free-range sika deer bows their heads to eat grass, and morning dew hangs on their lashes, and carrot sticks in the children's hands become a goodwill bridge connecting the two species. When the grass slither dives down the rainbow slide, The wind whistling in the ear, the whole forest seems to be tilted, rotated, and the backlog of urban fatigue is thrown out of the body.
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Century Park
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Century Park

Century Park

4.8
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11754 reviews
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5.1
Based on 471 reviews
Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area | 7.7 km from downtown
Phone 021-38760588
Address: Century Park, 1001 Jinxiu Road, Pudong New Area
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
󰋄Cool summer retreat at Jingtian Lake
󰋄Cool summer escape by Jingtian Lake
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Century Cape Commercial Street is part of Century Park, just below the Century Bridge. While it's sunny during the day, the ocean breezes at night, making it a great spot for a relaxing evening stroll or a relaxing bar. While it's bustling with people at night, it's not overcrowded or noisy. There are even livestreams of people singing on the beachfront stone embankment, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
This place is worth visiting. Children always have a lot of fun every time they go there. The little train, bumper cars, pirate ship and carousel are must-rides. There are also small airplanes, jellyfish, aerial bicycles, etc. If you are tired, you can lie on the grass and take a rest!
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Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park
Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park
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Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park

4.8
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2944 reviews
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5.1
Based on 66 reviews
Wujiaochang Commercial Area | 12.4 km from downtown
Phone 021-65328194
Address: No. 2000, Jungong Road, Yangpu District
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
󰋄Enjoy summer cool at Nan Yuan Wan Zhu Garden
Enjoy a cool breeze while boating among lotuses on Ying Lake
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Sophora japonica flowers are strung into wind chimes, and the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle fills the air. The moment you step into Haidian Park🌿 The forest breeze is like a green ribbon. It gently covers your eyes and says: Get ready, I'm going to take you into a fairy tale💖
The park has 5 special projects from March 30 to May 5. Forest Hundred Flowers Exhibition Bird Love Week activities go-kart children's playground forest train and other interesting activities. The scenery is super beautiful
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Dishui Lake
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Dishui Lake

Dishui Lake

4.5
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793 reviews
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5.1
Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area | 57.9 km from downtown
Address: West Road, Huanhu, Nanhui New City, Pudong New Area
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5 day
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Summer water destinations to beat the heat
󰋄Ocean-Themed Pool Experience
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I went to Dishui Lake for vacation and was looking for attractions worth visiting. I found the Maritime Museum was quite interesting. Several visitors introduced different historical, cultural and professional knowledge respectively.
Opposite Tulin Square is Dishui Lake. During the Spring Festival, you can see two "lake guardian beasts", which are quite cute. Along the road on the Tulin Square side, you can see shops such as Cha Baidao. There are not many people at present, but the scenery along the lake is very good, suitable for leisure travel and cycling.
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Oriental Land
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Oriental Land

Oriental Land

4.6
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5984 reviews
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4.8
From £4.66
Based on 1 reviews
Qingpu Zhujiajiao/Oriental Land | 46.1 km from downtown
Phone 021-59233000
Address: Oriental Land, No. 6888 Huqingping Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Enjoy a cool summer stroll on the waterside platform
󰋄A cool summer retreat at the swimming pool
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The simulated aircraft carrier built in original proportion is the symbol of the park. It has an aviation expo hall and entertainment facilities inside, which is suitable for parent-child science popularization. The deck overlooks Dianshan Lake, and the combination of Hanfu shooting can create a creative effect of "collision of ancient and modern times". ‌Waterfront experience
I signed my baby up for a youth high-altitude development time trial, and took the opportunity to take a ride on Oriental Green Boat. The weather was nice, it didn't rain, sometimes the sun was shining, and sometimes large clouds blocked the sun. I was in a good mood.
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