Shanghai gives people an impression of tall buildings and busy business. It seems this is not a place for kids to have fun. Actually, this city has a lot for kids to explore. To enjoy a fun trip in Shanghai, please consider the followingkid-centric activities. Click to seeChina's Top 7 Family Tour Destinations.
1. Have Fun at Disneyland Park — magical and enjoyable
Have fun in an amusement park.Going to Disneyland is the dream of every kid. Take your children toShanghai Disneyland Park. It is the first Disney theme park in Chinese mainland, which blends the magic of Disney and unique cultural elements of China.
There aresix themed landsin Shanghai Disneyland Park: Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Adventure Isle, Treasure Cove, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. It's anawesome place for the familyto spend a happy time together.
- Address:in the core zone of Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone, Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area.
- Open:daily
- Time needed:a day
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2. See an Acrobatics Show — Breathtaking Stunts
See acrobatics show with your kids.Enjoy some of the world's best acrobatics atShanghai Circus World(上海马戏城). It is renowned as "China's No. 1 Circus World". It's an ideal place for you to enjoy a happy time with your kids. The performances includedancing, juggling, and breathtakingly difficult stunts. Besides the acrobatics, your kids can also see theclown show, and animal performances with monkeys, lions, tigers, parrots, etc. It's much more interesting than a zoo.
- Address:Gonghexin Road 2266, Zhabei District (闸北区共和新路2266号)
- Show time:1½ hours from 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday
- Tips:Don't be late. No photos or filming during the performance.
- Recommended tour itinerary:3-Day essence of Shanghai tour
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3. Walk in Fairy Tale — a World Made of Chocolate
Make dessert in chocolate castle.每个孩子都喜欢吃甜食和梦想的世界ith only candy and chocolate.Shanghai Chocolate Happy Land(上海巧克力开心乐园) is a dream comes true for your kids. It's achocolate castlefor kids to explore. Your kids can see Hello Kitty, the Transformers, and many cartoon characters made of chocolate. Besides, there is akitchen for your kids to make chocolate dessert.
- Address:Zone C, Shanghai Expo Site 100, Bocheng Road, Pudong District (浦东新区博成路100号)
- Open:9:00am – 5:00pm daily
- Time needed:half a day
4. Travel in a Sidecar — Unique and Flexible
Unique experience in a sidecarWant to have aspecial memorywith your kids in Shanghai? A sidecar tour is what you are looking for. Guided by a qualified and experienced motorcyclist, you and your kids can discover Shanghai in adifferent and excitingway. This is a good way toescape the crowdsand enclosed environment of a bus/car. The touritinerary is flexible— discovers the historic sights and modern landmarks you want to.
- Time needed:2–4 hours
- Tips:Children should be above 10 to take the sidecar.
5. Visit the Kingdom of Insects — All Kinds of Wild Insects
See all kinds of insects.If your kids are interested in beautiful butterflies or creepy crawlies,Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom(上海大自然野生昆虫馆) is the best places for them to explore. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is just around the corner. There are many insects there that you may have never seen before. Your kids can also see other animals likesnakes, turtles, lizards, etc.
- Address:1 Fenghe Road, Lujiazui, Pudong New District, Shanghai (上海浦东新区陆家嘴丰和路1号)
- Open:9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday–Thursday; 9:00am – 5:30pm, Friday–Sunday and national holidays
- Time needed:half a day
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6. Enjoy Indoor Skating — Safe and Interesting
If your kids want afun breakand are skaters, or willing to try ice skating, there is an ice rink for kids in Shanghai —New World Ice Rink(新世界冰上乐园). It's in the New World Department Store, where parents canshopwhile the kids enjoy indoor skating. It's not as big as an outdoor ice rink, but safer for kids to have fun.
- Address:6th floor, New World Department Store, 2-68 Nanjing Xi Road, Huangpu District (黄浦区南京西路2-68号新世界城6楼)
- Open:9:30am – 10pm (closes for ice-cleaning 1:30–2pm and 5–5:30pm)
- Time needed:half day
- Tips:Protective clothing is included in the admission fee — particularly recommended for beginners.
7. Take a Cruise — Beautiful Landscape and Leisure Time
The night view ofthe Bund在浦东新区和现代建筑fantastic. After a day touring Shanghai, go see the Bund at its best andcruise on Huangpu River with your family——一个不可错过上海巡演的一部分。This activity is great for everyone. Take a break from walking and have a short boat ride along the Huangpu River.
- Open:9:30am–9:30pm; boats leave every half hour
- Time needed:one hour
Enjoy a Hassle Free Shanghai Family Tour with China Highlights
In Shanghai you can enjoy an unforgettable holiday with your family! See our tours for inspiration:
See our tours for inspiration:
- 3-Day Essence ofShanghai and XitangWater Town Tour
- 9-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai tour—theclassic China family tour
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