A New Wave of 'Green-with-Envy' in Shanghai You Must Know!

What is the hot topic in the recent social circle?

Of course, the news about The Avengers 4 premiered in Shanghai! This has made us, fans of Marvels, eager to grab 'red carpet' tickets! Not only that! Disney Dad disclosed a piece of news at the beginning of this year that has driven Disney girls wild!

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The first ever 'Zootopia' in the world will be landed in Shanghai Disneyland,

becoming its eighth theme park!

But it will be quite a while until you have the skinship with these little buddies of real ‘Zootopia’ and a movie named after this. While loading, in a magic place called Modu (a nickname for Shanghai), a bunch of theme parks are popping up, bring us once more an amazing time filled with fun and surprise!

LEGOLAND Theme Park, the first in China and the eighth in the world

Living in Shanghai, an inclusive metropolitan, is forever enviable – a concert of this idol, an exhibit of magnificence, and theme parks here and there …

Everyone has a Lego dream. Using toy bricks plus your unbridled imaginations, you will have an access to the infinite! The China first and the world eighth LEGOLAND is scheduled to open in Shanghai in 2021. You and your family and friends will have another outlet for fun!

So you don't have to spend dearly flying abroad for these venues in Japan, Dubai and Malaysia but stay put in Shanghai! What's worth mentioning is LEGOLAND has an investment of USD300 million for Shanghai project.

It is said that 'Lego' comes from a Danish word 'leggodt', meaning 'play well'. Recreational facilities are no less, from mini-blocked kingdoms to multi-experiencing thrills and spills – you are sure to have a blast.

Address: Qingpu District, Shanghai

Estimated Opening Time: Year 2021

Smurf-themed Park beside the 'quarry hotel', the very first one in Asia

As an award-winning art, landscaping and architectural design project, Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental Hotel (Shimao Quarry Hotel) had its grand opening last December, since then, it has been widely acclaimed to the extent that booking a room there is becoming increasingly difficult.

The matching facility, Smurf-themed Park has just had a press release in March this year for their 6,000 square meter play zone, such as Wonderland Area, set off perfectly with the natural scenery of Sheshan.

Wherein, there is our childhood memory, un faiseur de plaisantristes – the Smurfs! This time they move their whole tribe directly into Shanghai, for both big and little friends who may harvest an unusual memory from within.

Gargamel's Home

Outdoor Area

Forest Area

Walking on the paths of the four areas, you can pay a visit to these little Smurfs around you … and try your luck with the lights and weathers there that are changeable with time, be a heady tempest or a bright sunshine.

Dream City

Address: 5088 Chenhua Lu, Songjiang District, Shanghai

Estimated Opening Time: Year 2019

Wintastar Shanghai, super-sized indoor skiing ground

Little darlings in Shanghai can seldom see snowy days in a year, let alone skiing on the snow field. But in the near future, there will be a super-sized indoor skiing ground, 107,000 square meter venue set to open in Lingang, Shanghai in 2022.

It is said it includes a ski run in 124 meter width, total area 3,200 square meters and perpendicular throw 100 meters!

It will be a training ground for skiers. Equipped with professional skiing stores, F&B outlets and dazzling performances, you are sure to gain 'Wintastar' experience in Shanghai.

The surprises that Wintastar Shanghai can bring to us are far beyond! It also boosts a water park, 2,800 square meter indoor-plus-outdoor amusement space that are open all year round.

Address: Lingang, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Estimated Opening Time: Year 2022

Naruto World, the very first one in the world

Serialized in 1999, Naruto, a Japanese comic strip, has released 235 million copies worldwide for its single edition. This animation, which holds the childhood memories of the post-80s and post-90s, is about to traverse the Dimension Wall into our world.

A new Naruto world will come on stage – 11th floor of New World City, a shopping mall situated in the city proper of Shanghai. Occupying a whole floor, this venue will bring its complete paraphernalia to create unique sci-fi zones for fans of Marvels.

Address: 11/F, New World City, 2-88 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai

Estimated Opening Time: Year 2020

Shanghai Pudong Planetarium, the mega-sized one in the world

Want to embrace your loved one while appreciating the starry night? Shanghai Pudong Planetarium, a total floor area of 38,164 square meters invested in RMB600 million, will soon make your wish come true.

The architectural design of Shanghai Pudong Planetarium reflects the concept of 'celestial bodies' and 'orbital motions', in which visitors may fully immerse themselves into the immensity of the universe contrasting how minuscule our mankind is. The Planetarium has an astronomical telescope with a diameter of one meter, through which you can observe these brilliant stars at an unbelievable range.

Address: 380 Lingang Dadao, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Calling all faddists, all these places you don't want to miss!

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

Address: 166 Yinfei Lu, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Hours:

Workday (Mon-Fri): 9.30am-5pm

Weekend and Holiday: 9am-6pm

Final time to buy ticket: 1 hour 30 minutes before the closing time

Final time to enter the venue: 1 hour before the closing time

Hello Kitty theme park

Address: L6-L8, Shanghai Shimao Festival City, 829 Nanjing Dong Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Hours: 9.30am-9.30pm

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Shanghai

While LEGOLAND Theme Park is still under construction, we may go to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Shanghai to satisfy our craving fist. Just bring your little ones crossing the Duplo door to be an avatar of the Lego world.

Address: 2/F, Joycity, 196 Daduhe Luy, Putuo District, Shanghai

Hours: 10am-10pm

Final time of entry: 7pm

There are not just these places for fun in Shanghai, for example, Joypolis Shanghai that has been eagerly sought after by the cosplay fans, and of course, there are also some old amusement parks such as Happy Valley, Jinjiang Amusement Park etc.

Just take this touring guide and say good-bye to dull and boring holidays.

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