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Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disneyland in mainland China when it opened its doors in 2016, and it remains one of its most popular theme parks to this day. It offers themed rides inspired by the beloved Disney movies, and it’s a part of a larger Shanghai Disney Resort, which offers everything from hotels to themed restaurants and eateries.
Happy Valley Shanghai
Happy Valley is one of the most popular amusement park chains in China, with locations in almost ten cities. The one in Shanghai was the fourth to open its doors, and it offers 100 attractions on its grounds, including a number of roller coaster rides for visitors of all ages.
Jinjiang Action Park
This amusement park is located in Shanghai’s Xuhui District, and it opened its doors to thrill seekers around the world in 1984. It offers five roller coasters, including Flying Raiders and Giant Inverted Boomerang, but it’s best known for being home to the gigantic 108-meter-tall Shanghai Ferris Wheel.
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No major city is complete without its own zoo, and the one in Shanghai is as epic as they get. It’s home to 6,000 animals, including many native species, ranging from giant pandas to South China tigers. It also houses many species of birds that you can observe while hanging out by Swan Lake in the heart of the zoo.
Shanghai Wild Animal Park
If you want to have close interactions with animals during your visit to Shanghai, it doesn’t get much better than this animal park. It houses over 200 species, ranging from tigers and rhinos to bears and zebras, and hopping on a bus around the park is highly recommended if you want to observe more dangerous animals up close.
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
If you’re in the mood to explore the diversity of China’s marine life during your visit, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is the place to be. It houses many species of local and exotic marine life, and a walk through its long tunnel that covers everything from coral reefs to shark cove is a dream come true experience.
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One of China’s top attractions, Shanghai Tower is the third tallest building in the world. It stands tall at 2,073 ft and it’s home to many amazing attractions, including the world’s highest observation deck. It also has many restaurants, bars, and shops on its premises.
(@luxurysenseii)Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Oriental Pearl TV Tower is one of the symbols of Shanghai, and it held the title of the city’s tallest structure until 2007. Several buildings broke its record in the years to come, but it’s still worth a visit for a history museum, shopping mall, and revolving restaurant that you can explore during your visit.
Jin Mao Tower
Another landmark skyscraper in Shanghai’s Lujiazui region, Jin Mao Tower is 1,380 ft tall and it’s instantly recognizable thanks to its sharp spire. It’s best known for being home to the Grand Hyatt Shanghai hotel, but you can also find a shopping mall and offices on its premises.
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]]>Designed by Thomas J. Wong of Ennead Architects, the 420,000 square feet museum opened on July 18, 2021, and it’s a branch of the Shangai Science and Technology Museum. It’s meant to be immersive, giving visitors an experience with real astronomical phenomena.
The design focus was on “the relationship of our concept of time with orbital motion, the continuous motion of our universe, the complexity of that motion as represented by the three-body problem,” Wong told Travel + Leisure.
The building’s three principles are drawn from astronomy—Oculus, the Inverted Dome, and Sphere. They’re functional astronomical instruments and they track the sun, moon, and stars. The Oculus serves as a sundial, demonstrating the passage of time. The Inverted Dome, is a rooftop amphitheater that connects visitors with the sky. Finally, the Sphere is home to the planetarium theater and it rises like the moon over the horizon, giving the illusion of anti-gravity.
The museum also has a 78-foot solar telescope, an observatory, an optical Planetarium, Digital Sky Theater, and Education and Research Center.
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]]>Do you love metro systems as we do? Well, you have to travel around the world to check out these systems, the biggest and most extensive ones on the planet.
Shanghai Metro (China)
The Shanghai Metro is the most extensive on Earth, covering 420 miles and with 345 total stations. It’s no surprise that the world’s second-most populous city would have such a huge system.
H (@janel_huang)Beijing Subway (China)
The Beijing Subway is nearly as extensive as the Shanghai system, and it even has more riders on an annual basis, with 3.8 billion annual riders. It’s a gargantuan system and is essential for navigating the Chinese capital.
Guangzhou Metro (China)
This relatively new system, which opened in 1997, covers nearly 300 total miles. This metro system is modern, and slick, helping yet another massive Chinese city’s residents get around with relative ease.
London Underground (United Kingdom)
The Tube is the fourth-largest metro system in the world. With classic phrases such as “Mind the Gap!” already embedded in world pop culture, The Underground has 270 stations that cover 250 total miles of tracks.
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One of China’s finest museums is located in Shanghai. Over 120,000 ancient Chinese art objects and artworks are exhibited between the four floors of the museum. You can see also see outstanding examples of old calligraphy. The museum’s working hours are from 9am to 5pm from Tuesday to Sunday, and, best of all, it’s free!
Xin Tian Di
This district is famous for its shikumen (old, traditional) architecture. There is a huge pedestrian zone with many shops, restaurants and cafes.
The French Quarter
Between the 19th and 20th century, this was the posh area of Shanghai. The name comes from the many French people who lived here and brought the European architecture and urbanism to China. When the weather is nice, a stroll through the French Quarter, with its green streets, cafes and boutiques, is an experience you don’t want to miss.
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