Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai Disney Resort is located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, and is the first of its kind in mainland China.Disney ResortHere, you can experience many unforgettable moments.DisneylandClassic attractions include the grand Disney castle, pirate-themed lands, and the extended Disney parade route, immersing you in the magic of the kingdom.

Shanghai Disney Resort

▲ Shanghai Disney Resort is divided into eight uniquely themed lands, including Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland at Shanghai Disneyland, Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land, Adventure Isle at Shanghai Disneyland, Treasure Cove, Tomorrowland, and Zootopia. Guests of all ages can find their own magical experience here.

▲ Mickey Avenue

As soon as you enter the Shanghai Disney Resort, you'll step onto Mickey Avenue. Here, Mickey's friends like Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto gather for joyful meet-and-greets, where you can interact with your favoriteDisneyFriends share warm hugs and snap photos together. Among the vibrant shops lining the streets, M Street Shopping Arcade offers the widest selection of gifts and souvenirs within the park.

▲ #Gardens of Imagination#

Gardens of Imagination consists of seven uniquely themed magical gardens. You can spin with joy on the Fantasia Carousel, soar through the skies aboard Dumbo the Flying Elephant, or enjoy signature Shanghai Disney Resort entertainment like castle stage shows and the "Momentous" nighttime spectacular. Visitors can also admire the world's longest route from various vantage points here.DisneyThemed float parade – "Mickey's Storybook Express".

▲ #Fantasyland#

Shanghai Disney Resort's Fantasyland is one of the largest themed lands in the park and home to the magnificent Enchanted Storybook Castle. In this fairytale wonderland, animation fans can explore the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh, wander through Alice's Curious Labyrinth, join the Seven Dwarfs on a mine train adventure, soar across London's skies aboard Peter Pan's Flight, or drift along Voyage to the Crystal Grotto past familiarDisneyStory.

▲ #Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land#

Here, you can hop aboard Slinky Dog's coiled spring for a joyful spin around a giant dog bowl filled with toy bones. Rex invites everyone to ride remote-controlled rockets for an exhilarating adventure along a long U-shaped track. Additionally, you can visit Al's Toy Barn to purchase your favorite games, toys, apparel, pins, and more.

▲ #Adventure Isle#

Step into Adventure Isle at Shanghai Disney Resort and you'll feel like you've discovered an ancient tribe. The towering Roaring Rapids will guide your journey through Adventure Isle. Forge your own path at Camp Discovery, soar across the world and through time on Soarin' Over the Horizon, or venture deep into Adventure Isle on a raft through Roaring Rapids to explore the dark domain of a mysterious giant creature.

▲ #Treasure Cove#

"Treasure Cove" is the first pirate-themed land in Disney parks worldwide. "Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure" transforms a water ride into an exhilarating adventure. Adventurous visitors can paddle through the beautiful bay on Explorer Canoes, step aboard a pirate ship's deck, and feast at Barbossa's Bounty.

▲ #Tomorrowland#

"Tomorrowland" is brimming with infinite possibilities and embodies a bright vision of the future. Star WarsAdventure attraction "Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue"Guiding visitors to forge ahead and transcend limits, the Jet Packs let people break free from gravity's constraints. Wrapped beneath a massive semi-transparent dome that shimmers with radiant colors, the Tron Lightcycle Power Run entices visitors to mount these two-wheeled lightcycle formations and take on a global challenge.DisneylandOne of the more thrilling and intense roller coaster rides.

▲ #Zootopia#

"Zootopia" is another unique highlight at Shanghai Disney Resort, where new attractions, entertainment shows, merchandise, and dining options will provide visitors with even more magical experiences. The all-new themed land will transport guests into the vibrant metropolis of Zootopia, where "every animal has infinite possibilities." Visitors will also join Judy and Nick, the beloved protagonists from this Oscar-winning film, on an exhilarating adventure.

▲ Disneytown

Disneytown is a large shopping, dining, and entertainment district at Shanghai Disney Resort, located adjacent to the resort and open to the public free of charge. This charming international neighborhood offers an unforgettable experience where visitors can enjoy delicious cuisine while taking in the breathtaking views of Shanghai Disney Resort. The Walt Disney Grand Theatre in Disneytown stages classic Broadway musicals.

▲ Park dining

Shanghai Disney Resort features numerous themed restaurants scattered throughout its various themed lands, including Barbossa's Bounty, Royal Banquet Hall, Pinocchio Village Kitchen, Tribal Table, Mickey & Pals Market Café, Stargazer Grill, and Tangled Tree Tavern. These dining venues offer a wide array of Eastern and Western cuisines, specialty snacks, and delectable desserts, ensuring your magical journey is filled with unforgettable flavors.

▲ Theme hotels

"Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel" and "Toy Story Hotel ShanghaiLocated right next to Shanghai Disney Resort, the prime location offersDisney magical journeyFrom day to night, these two hotels combineDisney storiesThe themed design tells a captivating story, offering guests warm and thoughtful service, diverse entertainment activities, culinary delights, shopping experiences, and various leisure options—all infused with the charm of China.DisneyExperience. Guests staying at Disney hotels canEarliest admission time: 1 hour in advanceDuring your visit, if you purchase merchandise at Shanghai Disney Resort, it can be delivered free of charge to your hotel. The hotel also offers luggage storage services. Additionally, complimentary shuttle buses and ferries operate between the two hotels and Shanghai Disney Resort, providing convenient transportation.

The Bund is located along the Huangpu River, stretching approx. 1.5 km in length. As a symbolic attraction of Shanghai, it features a diverse collection of international architectural styles and the stunning night view of the Huangpu River as its highlights.

The Bund stands with dozens of classical revival buildings in diverse styles, including the renowned Bank of China building, Shanghai Peace Hotel, Customs House, and HSBC building, recreating the former glory of the "Wall Street of the Far East." Surprisingly, these structures were neither designed by the same architect nor built in the same period, yet they possess a unique harmonious beauty. The Bund showcases various architectural styles, such as French classical, French chateau, and Gothic, which are significant historical sites and representative buildings of modern China, forming a stunning scenic line along the Huangpu River.

As night falls, the neon lights on both banks illuminate the sky. Board a Huangpu River cruise or ferry and glide along the river, feeling the gentle breeze. On one side is The Bund, a witness to historical development, while on the other stands Lujiazui, Shanghai's modern landmark. The graceful silhouette of Waibaidu Bridge offers a fresh perspective to admire the beauty of this vibrant metropolis.

Nestled within Shanghai's century-old landmark, the Old Municipal Government Building, "Taste of China" is an immersive dining experience created by Trip.com Group as a panoramic cultural destination space. Through multi-sensory interactive technology, witness the roaring Yellow River waterfalls beside you and the misty Li River landscapes unfolding on your table—each bite captures China's majestic beauty. Chef Panda "Bao Bao" guides you through seven signature Chinese dishes, unlocking a millennia-spanning journey from ancient to modern China. Deconstructing travel views through digital art and bridging cultural gaps with culinary philosophy, global diners here don't just savor premium Chinese cuisine—they embark on a profound "from palate to soul" odyssey: tasting China, understanding China, and ultimately falling in love with China.

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.

Yu garden is located in the northeast of Shanghai yu garden tourist business district, adjacent to Shanghai chenghuangmiao and Shanghai yu garden tourist mall. It is a renowned classical Jiangnan-style garden and a famous scenic spot both domestically and internationally. In 1982, it was approved as a "national key cultural relics protection unit".

Yu Garden was first built during the Jiajing and Wanli periods of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of over 450 years. The garden's owner, Pan Yunduan, once served as the provincial administration commissioner of Sichuan. To allow his father to enjoy his later years, Pan Yunduan began from 1559 (the Jihai year of Jiajing reign) to transform his family's vegetable field by gathering stones, digging ponds, constructing pavilions, and planting bamboo to create a garden. After more than 20 years of meticulous effort, Yu Garden was completed.

The character "Yu" carries the meanings of "peace" and "tranquility," and the name "Yu Garden" embodies the wish to "delight one's elderly parents." When first constructed, Yu Garden covered over 70 mu of land and was meticulously designed by Zhang Nanyang, a renowned garden architect of the Ming Dynasty, who personally oversaw its construction. The entire garden features grand scale and exquisite scenery.

The current Yu Garden covers an area of 2 hectares, featuring staggered pavilions, rugged rocks, lush trees, and exquisite craftsmanship that reveals grandeur in miniature. It showcases the artistic style of Jiangnan garden architecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties with its serene beauty and delicate details.

Yu garden still preserves historical sites such as the "library building" - the birthplace of Shanghai-style painting and calligraphy, and the "dianchun hall" in yu garden which served as the headquarters of the Shanghai small sword society uprising. Ancient scholars praised yu garden with accolades like "peerless beauty in the southeast" and "the crown of southeastern gardens".

Many domestic and foreign political leaders and celebrities have visited Yu Garden, making it a rare traditional cultural landmark in Shanghai.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park has been rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. With a marine culture theme, it features five themed zones and one resort hotel, offering sixteen signature shows including "Killer whale legend", "Sea lion haha show" and "Dolphin romance". The park houses six animal exhibition venues such as the Antarctic penguin pavilion and marine mammal exploration pavilion, along with over ten amusement facilities including volcano rafting and dolphin roller coaster, showcasing more than 30,000 marine creatures.

Ultraman themed pavilionThis themed pavilion is jointly created by Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park and Shanghai New Creation, located in the underwater wonderland themed area within Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, featuring the Ultraman-themed exhibition zone, Ultraman themed restaurantIt consists of five themed areas: Ultraman ice theater, Ultraman light shop, and Ultraman game center.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park presents the spectacular land and sea mecha parade. The procession features over ten colossal mecha beasts with a total length of nearly 200 m and a combined weight exceeding 60 tons, performing daily in the park's Ice and Snow Kingdom themed area. Integrating IP entertainment, immersive performances, and themed parades, this experience will deliver immense awe and sensory impact to visitors.

Specific open areas in the park (subject to the attraction's daily opening status):

Attractions: dolphin roller coaster, volcano rafting, time cable car, deep sea voyage, speedy penguin, happy flying fish, flying giant fish, ocean carousel, pelican adventure

Performances and venues: orca legend, Ultraman venue, Ultraman EDM square, land and sea mecha parade, sea lion express, marine animal exploration hall, dolphin encounter, town party, tribal carnival, rainforest style, water jetpack show.

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.

Lujiazui is the core area of the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, featuring a multifunctional urban public leisure space that integrates sightseeing, business, and cultural activities for both locals and visitors.

This area gathers numerous iconic landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Tower. At night, these skyscrapers illuminate brilliantly, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Nestled among them is a charming scenic area comprising Binjiang Park, Lujiazui Central Green Space, and the Shanghai Wu Changshuo Memorial Hall.

Beyond this, Lujiazui is surrounded by numerous attractions like the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and Shanghai Wild Insect Kingdom (Oriental Pearl Tower • Reptile & Insect Exploration Center), making it an ideal destination for family outings. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, located right next to the Oriental Pearl Tower, offers a chance to admire marine life from around the world, enjoy captivating animal shows, and stroll through an underwater tunnel for close encounters with sharks and sea turtles. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Wild Insect Kingdom (Oriental Pearl Tower • Reptile & Insect Exploration Center), situated west of the Oriental Pearl Tower, features live insects and butterfly specimens that will amaze children.

Large shopping malls like Super Brand Mall and IFC Mall are also located in Lujiazui, offering a wide range of international brands to satisfy your shopping desires. The malls feature numerous dining options, with most restaurants facing the Bund, allowing you to enjoy delicious meals while taking in the stunning views—a truly delightful experience. If you need a break, head to nearby Lujiazui Central Green, a spacious open lawn perfect for leisurely strolls and relaxation.

Located in the Lujiazui Financial District, close to the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is one of the largest man-made seawater aquariums in the world. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium has a unique appearance, with the main and auxiliary buildings in the shape of large and small pyramids.

The Shanghai Aquarium is divided into nine exhibition areas with the theme of "Experience the Five Continents through the Water World", displaying more than 450 species and more than 12,000 rare aquatic creatures from five continents and four oceans.

Among them: 10 species are national protected species, and 10 species are included in the international protection list as endangered or critically endangered species.

At the same time, the aquarium has successfully bred 37 species of organisms, 6 of which were the first successful breeding in the country.

The ocean classroom on the third floor of Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is equipped with a touch pool, symbiotic system display and reading interactive area. The ocean classroom holds marine life science courses from time to time, providing visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in learning and understanding marine knowledge. Through personal touch and personal observation, visitors can understand the magic of the ocean, thereby inspiring their passion for marine life. (For information on science courses, please pay attention to the official platform announcement of Shanghai Ocean Aquarium)

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world that has a Chinese exhibition area and offers themed exhibitions on the aquatic life and ecology of the Yangtze River Basin.

Starting from the Yangtze River, passing through the Amazon jungle, you will arrive at the "Electric Eel" pool in South America, facing the "Sawfish and Archerfish" in Australia across the water, wandering in the colorful Southeast Asia, experiencing the cold winter with the penguins in Antarctica, marveling at the graceful figures of the "Jellyfish", and passing through 4 different ocean styles including the thrilling "Shark Bay", a 155-meter-long underwater tunnel that is currently one of the longest in the world...

In this novel, unique, beautiful, and naturally cheerful underwater world, surrounded by more than 450 species and over 15,000 fish, every tourist is led across five continents and four oceans to experience an unforgettable "ocean journey".

Shanghai Tower is located in the heart of Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone in Pudong, Shanghai, China. This super high-rise building integrates business, office, hotel, retail, entertainment, and sightseeing functions. With a total height of 632m, it comprises 127 above-ground floors and 5 underground levels. As the crowning achievement of Lujiazui's super high-rise cluster, Shanghai Tower has become a vital platform for Shanghai's financial services. It also plays a significant role in optimizing Lujiazui's urban planning, enhancing city space, improving Shanghai's financial center infrastructure, and promoting modern service industry agglomeration.

The Shanghai Tower Observation Deck is the functional experience area of the skyscraper. At this 360-degree panoramic observation deck, you can admire the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center right beneath your feet, while taking in distant views of the Expo Park, City God Temple, Shanghai Stadium, and Hongqiao Airport. The winding Suzhou Creek and Huangpu River merge into the Yangtze River before flowing together into the East China Sea—all visible in one breathtaking panorama.

The growing skyline: This exhibit is located in the prelude hall of the Shanghai Tower Exhibition Hall on the underground first level. Through a 100-second animated film that recreates real scenes, it vividly condenses the 170-year development history of the Bund and Lujiazui skyline since Shanghai's opening as a port in 1840. Using a dynamic synthesis of imagery and sound, it visually showcases Shanghai's ever-changing urban transformation - skyscrapers rising from the ground, record heights being constantly surpassed, until the Shanghai Tower emerged as the city's new pinnacle and landmark.

The Shanghai Tower in Shanghai: Divided into three themes—Shanghai's charm, Shanghai's height, and the Shanghai Tower itself—this exhibit combines dynamic and static elements, weaving moving images among still photographs. From diverse perspectives, it showcases the architectural evolution of Shanghai's distinctive styles across different eras. Over time, it progressively highlights the iconic structures that define this global metropolis in its developmental journey. These buildings, rich in both architectural beauty and profound historical-cultural significance, embody the essence of Shanghai's urban character—a legacy preserved yet transcended.

Skyscraper dream: This exhibit combines China's cutting-edge self-illuminating transparent screen technology with crystal-clear architectural models to comprehensively reveal the secrets of skyscrapers. It traces the evolutionary journey of world's tallest buildings since 1885, showcasing humanity's relentless pursuit of the "skyscraper dream." Featuring professional rankings of global high-rises through 2020 provided by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), it serves as a panoramic window into the world of supertall architecture.

Gene bank: The gene bank unveils the entire process of Shanghai Tower's vertical city planning, creation, and construction. It simulates over 10 world-first innovations including sky gardens and damping systems, revealing the hidden genetic architecture of this iconic skyscraper.

Vertical city: The vertical city exhibition area employs cutting-edge 3D printing technology to showcase a 1:350 scale nylon model of the building. Through an integrated multimedia display combining main and auxiliary screens with sound, light, and electrical effects, it presents Shanghai Tower's rainwater collection system, double-glazed curtain walls, BIM construction technology, Shanghai Girl sculpture, and Fish Joy painting - all highlighting the greener, smarter, and more cultural aspects that embody the concept of a vertical city.

The Shanghai Tower Top Sightseeing Hall features three of the world's fastest elevators, reaching speeds of up to 18m per second. In just 55 seconds, you'll ascend to the 118th-floor observation deck. Screens inside the elevators display real-time speed, altitude, and direction during your ride. Visitors are consistently amazed by both the breathtaking speed and the remarkable comfort and stability of these elevators.

The Sky Post Office: Located on the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower, each postcard captures the breathtaking views from the city's highest point. Choose one for yourself or loved ones to match the moment's mood and scenery. Greetings sent from this iconic Shanghai landmark make a timeless keepsake worth treasuring.

The wishing tree: The wishing tree on the 118th floor has been completely upgraded. Write your wish or blessing on a card and tie it with a red ribbon to this cloud-level wishing tree, creating a cherished memory for the future. We look forward to more visitors making their beautiful "star" wishes at the summit of Shanghai.

Break the skyline: The "Break the Skyline" interactive experience uses cutting-edge AV technology to deliver an ultra-realistic fusion of multimedia and physical elevation. Standing atop Shanghai's 118th-floor observation deck, you'll be immersed in a lifelike projection of Lujiazui's skyscraper district across the floor. Advanced motion-sensing controls create virtual "cracks" in the skyline, launching your pulse-pounding challenge to shatter the heavens.

Cloud heart lock: Share a heartfelt moment with your beloved by hanging a love-filled heart lock. This sacred wish and everlasting promise involves engraving both your first and middle names on the lock, symbolically "locking" your hearts together for eternity. Leave this beautiful testament of love at the Shanghai Tower observation deck, where your happiness reaches new heights.

Shanghai Summit brand store: Located on the 118th floor at the Shanghai Summit observation deck and at the B2 level exit, this store offers a dazzling array of merchandise featuring Shanghai and Shanghai Tower motifs.

Shanghai Romance Park is located in the Expo Park along the Huangpu River, offering a completely reimagined attraction experience that defies expectations.

Stroll through Time-Travel Street, Space-Time Street, Romance of the Song Dynasty Street, and Celestial Market Street, feeling transported to another era. Discover enchanting scenes at every turn in the Magic Forest, Forest Ranch, Valley of Love, Fairy Valley, and Children's Playland. The area boasts over a dozen theaters and performance venues including Romance of the Song Dynasty Theater, Performance Theater, Forest Theater, Cliffside Theater, Punk Square, Music Square, and Guozhuang Square.

Experience thrilling interactive attractions like "Battle of Shanghai," "Terrifying Tales of Liao Zhai," Horror Research Institute, Illusion Space, Virtual Reality Zone, and multimedia light shows – all guaranteed to get your heart racing!

The attraction is packed with Instagram-worthy spots. With thousands of costume options for dress-up experiences, you can reinvent yourself daily. Enjoy spectacular shows every day, trendy parties each week, and fun for all ages – perfect for any weather.

The grand musical "Shanghai Romance Park" is a must-see performance of a lifetime. Rooted in Shanghai's magnificent historical tapestry, it vividly portrays the city's past and present. With 3,000 tons of Huangpu River water cascading into the sea and over 10,000 stage mechanisms creating spectacular aerial and ground effects, this visual feast delivers soul-stirring impact! It's nothing short of an artistic bombshell in this magical metropolis!

Shanghai Romance Park - Experience a thousand years in just one day!

Preface: "Tracing Shanghai's Origins"

Over 2,000 years ago, Shanghai became the fiefdom of Lord Chunshen, one of the Four Lords of the Warring States period. Under his leadership, this former East China Sea fishing village gradually developed into a prosperous region of rivers and rice fields. To honor Lord Chunshen's enduring legacy and the great wisdom of Shanghai's early settlers, later generations adopted "Shen" (his title) and "Hu" (a bamboo fishing tool) as alternative names for Shanghai.

First performance: "Jiangnan in Shanghai"

The meandering Huangpu River, flowing for millennia, has nurtured the poetic Jiangnan region of Shanghai. Jiangnan is a painting—misty rain veiling landscapes in ink-wash hues. Jiangnan is a melody—the soft Wu dialect singing tales of life's vicissitudes. A boat, an umbrella, a love story—this is the essence of Shanghai's Jiangnan.

Second performance of "Shanghai Beach"

"Where rivers meet the sea, where east and south convene." In 1843, Shanghai officially opened its port to foreign trade, ushering in an influx of international trading firms. The poetic Jiangnan charm of old Shanghai transformed into the dynamic, cosmopolitan Bund where East met West.

Session 3: "Modern Times"

In 1920s–1930s Shanghai, Eastern and Western cultures converged. Let's experience the modern era of the cosmopolitan Bund amid the neon-lit nightscape of Shanghai.

Session 4: The Age of Awakening

Shanghai is where China's revolution set sail. Young visionaries like Chen Yannian and Chen Qiaonian, filled with revolutionary ideals, courageously stepped forward one after another, staining this land with their youth and blood. Let us revisit those magnificent and turbulent years.

The Shanghai Museum at People's Square is located at 201 People's Avenue, with its primary focus as a "world civilizations museum". Building upon its collection of over 10,000 systematically organized foreign cultural artifacts, it has initiated global cultural artifact acquisition efforts and is preparing permanent exhibitions reflecting world civilizations and themes like the "Belt and Road" initiative. Simultaneously, it is strengthening collaborations with internationally renowned cultural institutions to introduce more high-quality special exhibitions such as the "Dialogue with the World" series, striving to establish itself as China's premier museum for regular displays of world civilization types and an important international platform for cultural exchange, becoming a key hub for "China viewing the world".

The permanent exhibitions at the People's Square venue include the Chinese Ming and Qing furniture gallery and the ethnic minority crafts gallery.

The Ming and Qing furniture gallery covers an exhibition area of 700 square meters, displaying over 100 exquisite pieces of Chinese furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It showcases the peak craftsmanship and artistic styles of ancient Chinese furniture during these periods. The exhibition also recreates Ming and Qing dynasty living rooms and studies to restore the original usage contexts of these antique furnishings.

The ethnic minority crafts gallery covers over 700 square meters and is divided into six sections, displaying nearly 600 exhibits including costume crafts, dyeing-weaving-embroidery, metalwork, carving techniques, lacquerware & bamboo weaving, and mask art from various Chinese ethnic groups. These exhibits showcase the long-standing, brilliant and diverse material culture and artistic aesthetics of China's ethnic minorities.

Located on the shore of Dishui Lake in Lingang, the Shanghai Astronomy Museum officially opened to the public on July 18, 2021. The exhibition hall has a construction area of ​​38,000 square meters. The main building imitates the orbit of celestial bodies in a beautiful spiral shape. The circular skylight, inverted dome and dome theater form a landmark "three-body" structure, which jointly interprets the laws of celestial movement. The exhibition hall has the vision of "shaping a complete view of the universe". The main exhibition is divided into three parts: "Home", "Universe" and "Journey", which stimulates people's curiosity and encourages people to feel the starry sky and understand the universe.

The completion and opening of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum marks a new stage in the development of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum into a super-large comprehensive science and technology museum cluster that integrates science and technology museums, natural history museums, and planetariums. It will further demonstrate Shanghai's urban soft power, promote high-quality development of the museum industry in the new era, and better meet the people's growing spiritual and cultural needs.

Home

Located on 1F

In the boundless universe, we live in a corner, building a warm home on a blue marble. As our horizons continue to expand, we realize that the solar system and the Milky Way are also our homes, a fertile land that nurtures us. Visitors step into the "Home" exhibition area, follow ancient myths and start a journey to ask the sky, place themselves under realistic stars, and travel between planets. Faced with the various planets in the solar system, we can't help but wonder: Is there water on other planets? Are there lasers? Are there volcanoes? Do meteorites bring life? Who are the neighbors of the sun? Where are we in the universe?

Universe

Located on 2F

The word "universe" always arouses people's Unlimited reverie, endless void, romantic galaxy, mysterious black hole, as if gazing at it is eternity. The "universe" exhibition area has five theme areas: "time and space", "gravity", "light", "elements" and "life", which show the laws of the universe from different perspectives and directly hit the core and cutting-edge concepts of modern astronomy. Here, you will meet the masters face to face, embrace the flashes of wisdom in the history of human astronomy, and explore the astronomical mysteries deep in the starry sky from multiple angles and disciplines.

Journey

Located on 2F

The "Journey" exhibition area, as the name suggests, is a panoramic display of the long journey of human exploration of the mysteries of the universe, from the thoughts of the ancients to the modern astronomical revolution, observatories and research programs around the world today, various astronomical satellites, and our own Chang'e lunar exploration, Skylab and Mars exploration programs. This exhibition area will rely more on scientific stories and imagination of the future to inspire visitors to understand the methods and spirit of scientific exploration, as well as deeper cultural thinking.

China Questions the Sky

Located on 1F

After thousands of years of diligent observation, Chinese astronomy has produced a vast record of astronomical phenomena. The unique oriental thinking has created a unique astronomical system that closely links astronomical phenomena with the fate of the empire, as well as a complex calendar system that is orderly inherited and continuously improved. With the collision of Western learning and the eastward spread of scientific knowledge, the continuous introduction of scientific knowledge eventually changed the form and function of traditional astronomy, and also made Shanghai the starting point of modern Chinese astronomy.

Heading to Mars

Located on 1F

Please note that the spacecraft has received a red command from the headquarters. There is a serious malfunction inside the 03 base stationed on Mars. We are one of the nearest spacecraft. All non-essential crew members have been temporarily organized into a special rescue team to go to Mars to perform the rescue mission. Please wear your identity bracelet and go to the spacecraft dock to listen to the mission briefing.

Curious Planet

Located at B1

Ivan and UU, two happy friends, will accompany the children on a rocket ride to two mysterious planets - Flower King and Ice Mars, where the flowers are so huge, the plants are so strange, and the volcanoes there are actually ice cubes! What are you waiting for? Come in and explore quickly, you may encounter aliens!

Shanghai City God Temple area is home to two main attractions—Yu Garden and the City God Temple itself—a must-visit for first-time visitors to Shanghai. Here you can experience authentic local culture, savor traditional Shanghai snacks and Benbang cuisine. At night, the vibrant lights illuminating the ancient-style architecture create a stunning view.

Shanghai City God Temple is located in the old town area of Huangpu District in downtown Shanghai, forming a large integrated area for sightseeing, shopping, and dining. Besides the two main ticketed attractions - Yu Garden and Shanghai City God Temple, there are also open-access minor attractions like the Zigzag Bridge and Mid-Lake Pavilion. Don't miss the famous Nanxiang steamed soup dumplings here. You can also dine at Lübolang Restaurant (Yu Garden branch) while enjoying authentic Shanghai cuisine and watching the bustling crowds below.

Shanghai City God Temple is a bustling area year-round, as it's also a famous commercial district. Here you'll find numerous wholesale markets for small commodities, comprehensive shopping malls, countless gold and jewelry stores, as well as many time-honored restaurants. Visitors can also purchase various Shanghai local specialties here.

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.

Located near Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai Zoo is a modern metropolitan zoological garden featuring more than 6,000 animals in additional to various plant life. Species native to China include giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, lions, South China tigers, hoopoe, black bulbuls, scimitar-horned oryx, great hornbills, and Bactrian camels. With its convenient location and visitor-friendly design, the Shanghai Zoo provides a fun outing for the entire family.