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Updated Jun 2024
- 9.94.7/5239031 ReviewFrom41.98
based on 2301 reviews"I was very happy to play. The project was also very compact and played 5. Adults and children have played. Although the weather is a bit hot, everyone is still very satisfied. In addition to the large number of people in the scenic area, I think everything else is very good..."Shanghai.Shanghai Disney Resort20.7km from downtownHighlights: Shanghai Disney Resort is located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. It is the first Disney resort in mainland China. You can experience many classic Disney attractions here, including the Disney Castle, the pirate-themed park, and the Mickey’s Storybook Express and so on, experience the Magic Kingdom as if you were there.DisneylandShanghai Disneyland is divided into eight distinctive theme parks, including "Mickey Street", "Gardens of Imagination", "Fantasyland", "Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land", "Adventure Isle", "Treasure Cove", "Tomorrowland” and “Zootopia.” Both men and women, old and young, can find a happy world here.Mickey AvenueAs soon as you enter the entrance of Disneyland, you enter "Mickey Avenue". Minnie, Donald Duck, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto and other friends will gather here, where you can warmly hug and take photos with your favorite Disney friends. Among the various shops on the street, the "Avenue M Arcade" will provide a rich selection of gifts and souvenirs in the park.Gardens of ImaginationThe Gardens of Imagination is composed of 7 magical small gardens of different styles. You can ride the "Fantasia Carousel" in joy, or ride the "Dumbo" to soar in the sky, as well as the castle stage show and the "Fantasy Light Phantom Show" and many other iconic Disney entertainment performances are available for viewing. Visitors can also enjoy the "Mickey’s Storybook Express", the longest Disney-themed float parade in the world, from different angles here.FantasylandFantasyland is the largest park in the park and is also the location of the magnificent "Fantasy Fairytale Castle". In this fairy tale-like wonderland, animation fans can explore the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh, walk through the maze in Wonderland with Alice, take a mine cart adventure with the seven dwarfs, and board the "Peter Pan" Take the "Sky Adventures" spaceship across London's sky, or follow the "Crystal Adventures" meandering through familiar Disney stories.Disney·Pixar Toy Story LandHere, you can sit on the coiled springs of "Slinky Dog" and happily circle around a big dog filled with toy bones. "Cuddle Dragon" will invite everyone to sit on the remote-controlled sky racing car and ride on the long Start an exciting adventure on the "U"-shaped track. In addition, you can also buy your favorite games, toys, clothing, badges, etc. at the "Al Toy Store".Adventure IsleWhen you come to Adventure Isle, you feel like you are in a newly discovered ancient tribe. The majestic Thunder Mountain will point out a clear direction for your adventure island trip. You can go on your own adventure path in the "Historic Sites Exploration Camp", or cross the world and time and space in "Soar·Flying Over the Horizon", take a raft on the "Thunder Mountain Rafting" and go deep into the hinterland of Adventure Island to explore a mysterious beasts live.Treasure Cove"Treasure Cove" is the first pirate-themed park in Disney parks around the world. "Pirates of the Caribbean - Battle for the Sunken Treasure" turns the waterborne ride into a thrilling adventure. Visitors with an adventurous spirit can also paddle the "Explorer Canoe" to explore the beautiful bay and step onto the deck of a pirate ship. Dine at Barbossa Grill.Tomorrowland"Tomorrowland" is full of possibilities and presents a bright vision of the future. The interstellar adventure project "Buzz Lightyear Interstellar Rescue" leads tourists to move forward bravely and beyond the infinite; the "jetpack aircraft" allows people to break through the constraints of gravity; and the "Tron Speed Light Wheel" is wrapped under a huge translucent dome building, changing into different brilliance , attracting tourists to get on the queue of two-wheel light motorcycles and challenge one of the more exciting roller coaster projects in Disney parks around the world.Zootopia“Zootopia” is another unique highlight of Shanghai Disneyland. New attractions, entertainment performances, merchandise and dining options will provide more exciting experiences for visitors to Shanghai Disneyland. The new theme park will lead visitors into the lifelike "Zootopia", a mammal metropolis,"where every animal has unlimited possibilities." Visitors will also follow the protagonists of this Oscar-winning film - Judy and Nick - on a crazy and exciting adventure.DisneytownDisneytown is a large shopping, dining and entertainment area in Shanghai Disney Resort, adjacent to Shanghai Disneyland, and will be open to the public free of charge. The cosmopolitan and charming neighborhood is unforgettable, and visitors can enjoy the charming scenery of Shanghai Disneyland while enjoying delicious food. The "Walt Disney Grand Theater" located in "Disney Town" performs classic Broadway musicals, and tickets are sold separately for watching the shows.DiningIn Disneyland, there are Barbossa Grill, Royal Banquet Hall, Pinocchio Country Kitchen, Tribal Plenty Hall, Mickey’s Pals Food Market, Star Terrace Restaurant, Xiaomi Chef Bakery, Man Yue Xuan, and Old Vine Tree Food Store. There are many theme restaurants scattered in various theme parks, with a wide range of Eastern and Western cuisines, specialty snacks and tempting desserts, making your magical trip endlessly memorable.Disney Themed HotelStep into the enchanted world of the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, where Mickey and his friends lead you on a magical journey.Show Less - 8.94.7/5147905 ReviewFrom21.48
based on 6609 reviews"The overall feeling is good, the environment is very clean, and the staff is very good. Standing on it, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Shanghai. It is worth visiting. I recommend everyone to check in and visit. I hope to go again next time I have a night view."Shanghai.Lujiazui Area2.7km from downtownHighlights: The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower is arguably the most recognizable feature on Shanghai’s skyline. Completed in 1994, it has come to symbolize China’s modernization and emergence on the global scene. Visitors travel up and down the Oriental Pearl Tower in double-decker elevators that can hold up to fifty people. Located on the tower’s lower levels is the Shanghai Municipal History Museum. Given its iconic status, this is certainly a can’t-miss attraction.Show Less - 8.74.8/5153351 ReviewFreebased on 19526 reviews"I love this place, long stretch of beautiful architecture buildings. The night view is absolutely gorgeous with neon lightings. take note it’s rather crowded."Shanghai.The Bund Area1.8km from downtownHighlights: Arguably Shanghai's most-famous tourist attraction, the Bund is a waterfront promenade and famous business district in central Shanghai. Historically, the Bund was the city’s main financial and trading center, and was located within the Shanghai International Settlement, an area under nominal British control between 1843 and 1941. The walking areas extend roughly 1.6 km along the west bank of the Huangpu River. Owing to its historic status and zoning restrictions, the Bund contains fantastic examples of classic Shanghai architecture. For this reason, it is a popular spot for photography. No visit to Shanghai would be complete without a visit to the Bund.Show Less
- 8.44.7/5102613 ReviewFrom17.81based on 437 reviews"Unexpectedly good! The senior guide of the zoo took us to play the whole process, the car to feed the beast, and at the same time explained the knowledge of the animals to us. The driver of the car and the driver on the boat were also very warm and friendly, and interacted with the children. Our guide is very intimate, helping us avoid crowds, choose the most distinctive and good experience play projects and performances, and share the interesting stories of animals to the children, humorous and patient, like friends, get along very happy, the elderly and children are particularly satisfied, Awesome day!"Shanghai.Kangqiao, Nanhui Area30.6km from downtownHighlights: Opened in 1995, the Shanghai Wild Animal Park was one of the first AAAAA (highest-rated) tourist attractions in China. Visitors can see more than 10,000 exotic animals, most of which are rare wildlife, including giant pandas, snub-nosed monkeys, takins, crested ibis, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, white rhinos, and cheetahs. The park is divided into drive-through and pedestrian areas. The drive-through portions are modeled on safari parks where animals roam through natural habitats. Another popular attraction is the park’s tiger feeding pen where you can witness up close giant tigers. With lots to see and do, the Shanghai Wild Animal Park is fun for people of all ages.Show Less
- 8.24.6/538480 ReviewFrom17.16
based on 17 reviews"Tickets can be entered by swiping your ID card or reporting your ID number after buying on Trip.com. It is very convenient to enter the park early to play until the evening is closed. You can almost play the entire park. Pay attention to the time of several performances. When there are many people, it is best to go to the queue one hour in advance. The ticket itself is a pass. In addition There is no need to pay outside the cable car, but many projects in the park have extra VIP tickets (better location and no queue) Choose according to your own situation. Personally, I didn't choose the park location. It's far away, but the subway goes directly to the park entrance. It's good to take the children to play."Shanghai.Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area54km from downtownHighlights: Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park has been rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. With the theme of marine culture, it has created five regions and a resort hotel. It has 16 major stars such as "Killer Whale Science Lecture Hall", "Walrus Travel Notes" and "Dolphin Love Song". Repertoire: There are six animal exhibition venues including Antarctic Penguin Pavilion and Sea Beast Quest Pavilion, providing more than ten amusement facilities such as volcano rafting, dolphin roller coaster, etc., bringing together more than 30,000 marine creatures, showing the ocean dream float parade and 100 performances! The first deep-sea mermaid restaurant in the magic capital was officially opened. Located in the mermaid restaurant in the Volcano Shark Museum in Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, the mermaid princess danced gracefully under the colorful ocean. Diners can enjoy the high-end French restaurant while sharing with the mermaid princesses. Go to a deep-sea appointment and start the magic city tide experience. Savor exquisite French cuisine and feel the magic of the sea. At the moment of entering the door, the light and shadow of the blue water curtain attracts everyone's attention. When a school of golden fish rushes towards you through the blue waves, it seems that you can embrace the sea with open arms. Panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass, nearly ten meters of water depth, fully wraps the dining table, interacts with the small fish swimming beside you, and makes friends with these leisurely underwater world residents. The fish swam over their heads in groups, and every frame and photo they took was sent to the circle of friends to the point where they received more than 100 likes! The specific open area of the park: Amusement equipment: Dolphin roller coaster, volcanic rafting, space-time cable car, deep sea voyage, fast penguin, happy little flying fish, flying boulder, ocean Trojan, pelican adventure; performing arts and venues: Orca Science Lecture Hall, Walrus Hee Travels, Sea Beast Detective Hall/Sea Beast Science Feeding Show, Dolphin Love Song, Ocean Dream Float Parade, Town Party, Tribal Carnival, Rainforest Style, Water Trapeze.Show Less - 7.84.6/542757 ReviewFrom16.73based on 967 reviews"The sturgeon may breed three or four times during its life, and a female sturgeon can carry in excess of a million eggs in one cycle,"Shanghai.Lujiazui Area2.9km from downtownHighlights: The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is located in the bustling Lujiazui section of Pudong, Shanghai. Located near the Oriental Pearl Tower, the aquarium exhibits a wide variety of marine life. The Aquarium's 168m underwater tunnel is a central attraction and provides visitors the chance to explore several distinct aquatic environments. There are many animal species on display, including spotted seals, antarctic penguins, giant salamanders, Chinese alligators,and treasures such as weedy seadragons and zebra sharks.Show Less
- 7.74.7/543809 ReviewFreebased on 4679 reviews"The street is named after Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province and the former capital of the Republic of China. Today's Nanjing Road comprises two sections, Nanjing Road East and Nanjing Road West."Shanghai.People's Square Area1.3km from downtownHighlights: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street runs roughly east-west for 1,500 m from People’s Square to the Bund. Known to some as China’s Fifth Avenue, it is a premiere shopping destination with many well-known brands filling the retail space. After dark the street glows with light from all the signage and store displays. On most nights, the area is packed with a mixture of locals and tourists hunting for bargains or trying to find a table at one of the many restaurants. Given its central location and popularity, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street should be on anyone’s must-see list of Shanghai attractions.Show Less
- 7.74.6/510369 ReviewFrom12.41"Take a boat tour of the Huangpu River, the scenery on both sides of the cruise ship is very good, the price is average. There is no fun and playability, mainly to take pictures to see the scenery, the price is also general, if you want to see the scenery, it is recommended, there is nothing to play"Shanghai.The Bund Area2.3km from downtownHighlights: Taking a tour of the Huangpu River aboard the “Qingyou River” cruise is one of the ways to enjoy the city’s bustling scenery. The west bank of the Huangpu River is home to the famous cosmopolitan buildings of the Bund, while the east bank is the modern Lujiazui financial district. When night falls, lights on both sides of the river shine bright and the scenery is stunning.Show Less
- 7.74.6/512249 ReviewFrom19.43"I think this is a must to come to Shanghai, don't be reluctant to pay for the ticket. Feel the fastest elevator, the speed of more than 10 meters per second is really fast, standing on the 500 meters high, the beach is unobstructed, the night view is very beautiful, it is worth a visit."Shanghai.Lujiazui Area3km from downtownHighlights: The Top of Shanghai Observatory of Shanghai Tower is the functional experience area of Shanghai Tower. In the 360-degree full-view observation hall of Shanghai Tower, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and World Financial Center up close, and overlook the World Expo Park, City God Temple, Shanghai Stadium and Hongqiao Airport with a panoramic view. You can see the Suzhou River and the Huangpu River meandering towards the Yangtze River and flowing into the East China Sea.Growing Skyline: The exhibition is located in the prologue hall of the Shanghai Top Exhibition Hall on the first underground floor. A 100-second real-life animated film is used to condense the development history of the Bund and the Pudong Lujiazui skyline over the past 170 years since Shanghai opened as a port in 1840. It uses images and sounds to synthesize dynamic images to intuitively show the rapid changes in the city of Shanghai. Tall buildings are rising from the ground, and the heights are constantly being refreshed, until Shanghai Tower has become a new height and a new landmark in Shanghai.The Shanghai Tower in Shanghai: It is divided into three themes: the charm of Shanghai, the height of Shanghai, and the Shanghai Tower of Shanghai. It uses a combination of dynamic and static, virtual and real display methods to intersperse dynamic images with static photos to show people from different perspectives. Shanghai-style buildings in different periods and styles gradually display representative buildings in the development process of Shanghai, an international metropolis, as time changes. These buildings are not only rich in architectural beauty but also contain profound historical and cultural heritage. They are the urban connotation rich in Shanghai charm, inheritance and transcendence.Skyscraper Dream: Using the current domestic sports self-luminous transparent screen technology and a transparent crystal model, it comprehensively displays the mystery of skyscrapers. It shows the evolution of the world's tallest building, which has been continuously updated in height since 1885, and also shows the "skyscraper dream" that humans are constantly pursuing. It displays the world's tallest building rankings as of 2020 provided by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). It is a window for an overview of the world's tallest buildings.Gene Bank: The Gene Bank reveals the entire process of planning, birth, and construction of the vertical city of Shanghai Tower. The simulation demonstrated more than 10 world-leading innovations such as sky gardens and dampers, and revealed the unknown genetic structure of many buildings.Vertical City: The Vertical City exhibition area uses the world's cutting-edge 3D printing technology to print a model of the building as a whole with 1:350 nylon material. It uses a main screen plus a split screen and a new media technology display method that integrates sound, light and electricity to showcase the Shanghai Tower. Rainwater collectors, double-glazed curtain walls, BIM construction technology, Shanghai girls, fish music pictures and other rich connotations of green, wisdom and humanity express the concept of vertical cities.The Top of Shanghai Observatory has three of the world's fastest high-speed elevators, which can reach a speed of 18 meters per second. It only takes 55 seconds to reach the Top of Shanghai Observatory on the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower. You can see it through the screen when taking the elevator. Elevator real-time running speed, height and orientation. Not only will each experiencer be shocked by the speed of the elevator, they will also be deeply impressed by its comfort and stability.Sky Post Office: Located on the 118th floor of the Top of Shanghai, each postcard records the beautiful scenery of the Top of Shanghai. Choose one for yourself or your relatives and friends to echo the mood and artistic conception of the moment. The postcards sent here are from the Top of Shanghai. A message is a gift worth cherishing and lasting.Wishing tree: The wishing tree on the 118th floor has also been completely upgraded. Write a wishing card or blessing here and tie it to the wishing tree in the cloud with a red rope. You will look forward to future memory moments and look forward to more. People make high and beautiful "star" wishes on the top of Shanghai.In the 360-degree panoramic sightseeing hall on the Top of Shanghai Observatory, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and the World Financial Center at your feet, overlook the World Expo Park, City God Temple, Shanghai Stadium, and Hongqiao Airport in the distance, and have a panoramic view of the Suzhou River and Huangpu River. It meanders along the Yangtze River and flows into the East China Sea. When you are here, sometimes the blue sky surrounds you like a Tathagata fairyland, sometimes you are above the clouds and you are in a magical world. From the top of Shanghai, you can enjoy all kinds of weather, see the prosperity of the world, and enjoy the wonders of the mountains.Between the Clouds Heart Lock: Hang up a heart lock full of love with your loved one. It is a pious prayer and an eternal promise. Carve the names of a pair of lovers on the lock and seal the hearts of two people. "Locked" together tightly, making their love eternal and leaving a happy testimony on the top of Shanghai.Top of Shanghai Brand Store: The Top of Shanghai Brand Store is located in the Top of Shanghai Observatory on the 118th floor and the sightseeing exit on the B2 floor. It has a dazzling array of products containing elements of Shanghai and Shanghai Tower.Show Less
- 7.44.8/55445 ReviewFrom5.4based on 3288 reviews"マグレブ乗り場の近くに、バウチャーを読み取ってカードが貰える機械があるので、とても便利だった。簡単な荷物検査あり。速度は思ったより出ていなかった。本数が限られているので、自分のフライトの時間を見て決めた方が良いかも。鈍行より30分くらい早く着くと思うが、乗るのにかなり待つなら普通に電車に乗った方が良いと個人的には思った。リニアに初めて乗ったので、経験としては乗る価値は多いに有りです！乗って良かった。"Shanghai.Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area8.9km from downtownHighlights: The Shanghai Maglev Train is a magnetic levitation train operating between Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road metro station. It travels the 30.5 km distance at speeds as high as 431 km/h. Initially built to demonstrate the viability of such systems, it remains only the third commercially operated maglev system in history. Due to this uniqueness, the Shanghai Maglev Train is something of a tourist attraction with riders sometimes opting to make a roundtrip simply for the enjoyment. Traveling to and from Pudong International Airport, the maglev is an attractive alternative to the subway and certainly an impressive feat of transportation engineering.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
Some Best Things to Do in Shanghai include:Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower, The Bund, Shanghai Wild Animal Park, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shanghai include:Shanghai Disney Resort:4.7, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:4.7, The Bund:4.8, Shanghai Wild Animal Park:4.7, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:4.6
At what locations in Shanghai can Best Things to Do in Shanghai be found?
The Best Things to Do in Shanghai are mainly located in:Shanghai Disney Resort:Shanghai, Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower:Shanghai, The Bund:Shanghai, Shanghai Wild Animal Park:Shanghai, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park:Shanghai
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