Things to Do in Shanghai with Kids

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Things to Do in Shanghai with Kids

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  • jackregan25
    Guildford, UK26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shanghai is a very safe city. The Bund has amazing views over the river to the city and is particularly beautiful at night. The subway is clean, cheap and easy to negotiate The markets are worth a visit. I bought earbuds and the quality is excellent. They will also make prescription glasses for about £35. Choose your own frames. You need to haggle though. Everyone very friendly
    Written 24 August 2024
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  • Wai83
    London, UK304 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to go but very touristy.
    Worth a visit but as we went during peak summer travel time when the rest of China is also on holiday it was very hot humid and crowded.

    Think they could manage the amount of people going through better so everyone can enjoy it more but also understand we went during peak.

    Lots of little restaurants, eateries around. We went to a canteen place to eat where you pick what you want ans pay for it - don’t do that as didn’t realise food was cold until we ate into it.

    You can access the Yu Gardens via the City Sightseeing bus. Booked tickets online and would recommend people to do the same as makes entry easier - you just need to scan QR code to get in.
    Written 19 August 2024
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  • Carol-EMEE
    Perth, Australia14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The perl tower is amazing itself, but if you put it together with the other mega buildings of Pudon area, the picture is simply amazing. I do recommend to walk around, and not only take the beautiful picture from the other side of the river (The bund)
    Written 23 August 2024
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  • Daniel L
    Apex, NC791 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    After a ton of the tourist shops have closed and the lights have all dimmed, it is a nice experience to just kind of walk around the water town. It is very peaceful and picturesque.

    When everything is operating as normal, it's okay but not super special - still worth a visit.
    Written 22 August 2024
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  • Wordtripmaker
    Finland2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Crowd
    only able to squeeze into 2-3 ride, a pity but the experience was perfect.

    The service
    Great service as usual. The staff was patient. They even gave us some sticker, which were so cute! (see photos)

    Food and snack
    The snack was delicious but overpriced and portion was a small. The food in the restaurant were not very ok, however, very expensive.

    A pity
    There were many people in the Zootopia. Not a chance to go there at all.
    Written 25 August 2024
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  • TaherAlbaghliJulian
    Kuwait City, Kuwait1,923 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Famous around the world for its sweeping curves and the huge open trapezoid at the top, it is connected with four season hotel and it have . a a shopping area. It is One of the best luxury malls in shanghai. Has most of the luxury brands. The price very good especially for shoes. I visit it two times
    Written 10 September 2023
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  • Yelovaness H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The air was alive with the sounds of vendors calling out, the clinking of coins, and the laughter of people enjoying the lively atmosphere. We browsed through stalls selling everything from handmade crafts to exotic spices, our senses delighting in the colors and fragrances that surrounded us. We sampled local street food, each bite a new adventure, a taste of Shanghai's rich culinary heritage.

    One of the highlights of our exploration was the Old Town of Nanshi. Walking through the preserved Shikumen houses, we felt as though we had stepped back in time. The narrow streets, lined with traditional shops and eateries, offered a glimpse into the life of old Shanghai.
    Written 5 August 2024
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  • asthecrowsfly2
    Melbourne, Australia227 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited here in August 2019 on a tour. Although we were only here for a couple of hours, it was no where near enough time to get through all the shops and food stalls and sights. August is a very busy time and there were many many people everywhere. The architecture was wonderful, and so much to see. Definitely worth the visit. Leave yourself enough time.
    Written 13 June 2020
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  • Sara M
    Shanghai, China11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A pretty fun experience, for both little kids and adults.
    The park has more attractions than Disneyland Shanghai. They have 2 big roller coasters, as well as many other attractions. They have attractions suited for kids, so it’s a great place for family trips. The food prices aren’t bad, and there are many places to get snacks and drinks, like ice cream, cotton candy and tanghulu.
    The lines are pretty long during the weekends, so you can expect to be anywhere from half an hour to an hour in more popular rides, which is the only bad thing.
    Written 31 March 2024
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  • Monticha T
    Oxford, OH9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place always amazes me. Shanghai is so big and impossible to comprehend how big the city is until you see the models on the whole floor.
    Written 12 August 2024
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina70,623 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not crowded due to the coronavirus crisis. Most visitors wore breathing masks. Nice collection of sealife. Enjoyed watching the penguins being fed. Amazing sharks, rays, upside-down catfish, puffer fish, dancing jellyfish, and more. Signage in Chinese and English.
    Written 5 February 2020
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  • NalaNoo
    Paraparaumu, New Zealand128 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The view you see is during the cruise is amazing. However to get this view we had to upgrade to the VIP tickets on the boat, which puts you at the front of the boat. That gives unobstructed views. Important to note though that people are allowed to smoke on the boat and they do. The volume of people pushing in the lines to get to the boat, on the stairs and at the top of the boat was troubling to us, noting this might not be an issue for others. We think it is a must do whilst in Shanghai and upgrading to the VIP is important if you want space, an outside view and not be pushed as much.
    Written 31 March 2024
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  • Edson
    San Francisco, CA260 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Take your Shanghai pictures memories here, the world famous views of pudong can be take. Here. Plenty of good spots to admire the shanghai skyline, take the rivers cruises and walking distance from many touristy places like the bund, Nanjing street and upscale restaurants. It’s a must while you visit Shangai and never regret.
    Written 20 September 2023
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  • O B
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates54 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice clean park that's a joy to visit by all members of the family. Almost all animals co-exist in harmony.

    This is not a zoo, it is more interactive whereby they have different feeding stations for different animals like flamingos, kangaroos, zebras, elephants.

    They have a bus ride (you can choose covered bus or safari style to go through the different habitat.

    They also have a circus show running, and different boat rides as well.

    The restaurants may not be fully equipped to cater to families with picky children.

    Overall a wonderful chance to spend a nice sunny day.
    Written 27 March 2021
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  • TaherAlbaghliJulian
    Kuwait City, Kuwait1,923 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pudong is a district of Shanghai located east of the Huangpu, the river which flows through central Shanghai. It is modern area. Easy to walk or take a taxi or metro. very clean. nice to discover all the corners. Moreover, there are many new building and shopping mall.
    Written 10 September 2023
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