Things to do in Shanghai

I highly recommend everyone to experience the night cruise on the Huangpu River. Thanks to Manager Zhang for helping with the photos and for the friendly chat. It was a very pleasant experience. By the way, friends, upgrading to a cabin for an extra 100 RMB is totally worth it!

It's indeed very large, with many attractions and a great environment, more fun than Hong Kong Disneyland! However, it's too expensive during holidays and too crowded, resulting in a less than ideal experience. Also, the actors' professionalism lags behind that of Hong Kong and American Disneyland; their performances are somewhat stiff, and the plot is a bit lacking. It doesn't seem to be as considerate of children.

Good food and a fun experience, but more of a digital showOverall, I think it was a good experience. The food quality was good, and the portions were generous enough to be filling. Everything we had was delicious and well-presented.That said, I felt the performance aspect was slightly lacking. It relies quite heavily on digital effects and projections rather than live human performances. So, in a way, it felt more like having dinner inside a 3D movie theatre than watching a traditional live show.The location is another plus. It’s conveniently located near The Bund and Nanjing Pedestrian Street, so it’s easy to include this as an ending destination after spending the day walking around the area.Overall, I’d recommend it if you’re looking for a combination of dinner + visual entertainment, but go in expecting more of a digital immersive experience rather than a live performance.

The kids wanted to see the Oriental Pearl Tower during the holiday, so we came together. We bought express tickets, which definitely saved at least two hours. The scenery was beautiful; the view of the Huangpu River in Shanghai is truly unparalleled.

Yu garden is a lovely place to visit. There are so many cool buildings, paths, flowers and ponds to see. However, going during a national holiday is not advisable as there are so many people.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is a great place for families and young people to visit, where you can encounter a variety of marine creatures. You can see adorable pufferfish, schools of fish, and observe the fine textures of starfish up close. The underwater volcano sculptures are also very atmospheric and perfect for taking photos.

The Shanghai LEGO theme park is one year old, featuring ① a weekend drone show and ② limited-edition cultural and creative products. I bought an afternoon ticket and entered—the dopamine rush was the most I've ever experienced in a theme park: I listened to plaza music, watched the drone show, rode a LEGO horse, took a ferry, built with LEGO bricks, climbed the observation deck… a really great experience. Very therapeutic and vibrant!

I was surprised by how well the animals were cared for! As a European, I’ve seen how in some countries, animals in zoos are kept in rather small enclosures, and some of them seem stressed or bored based on their body language. I’ve noticed this in a few European countries as well as in Indonesia.But at this place, the animals had appropriately sized habitats, and some animals were even allowed to roam freely in their own areas without fences, yet they still stayed within their designated areas! The animals also looked healthy, which I really liked.It was an absolutely amazing experience. If you want to feed the predators, you have to purchase a separate ticket on-site. I had bought my ticket through this app and thought feeding was included in the price, but it didn’t matter—I simply bought the additional ticket at the location so I could feed them.So, if you’re taking the bus to the predator area through this app, feeding is not included in the ticket.What an amazing place!

Tickets are 180 RMB for adults, and the photo service isn't free. The Duoyun Academy next door offers better value, but most tourists don't know about it; it's just more expensive, after all, it's China's tallest building!

A one-day ticket is generally enough. The park is very large, and the overall experience of the rides, parades, and fireworks is quite good, with a strong atmosphere. It's recommended to download the official app in advance to check queue times and show schedules. Try to ride the popular rides early in the morning, as you'll be walking a lot throughout the day, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. It's definitely worth experiencing if it's your first time at Shanghai Disneyland.