City break in Shanghai. Active leisure ideas for Shanghai - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Despite the fact that Shanghai occupies a vast coastal territory, there are no beaches for a holiday in the city available. This drawback is fully compensated by the variety of entertainment venues. You can find even some unusual entertainments there. Among original entertainment complexes it is necessary to highlight the water Park Playa Maya. Its area is about 200,000 sq. meters. Visitors of the park can try more than 30 exciting rides. The most popular among them remains rollercoaster "Big wasp". For those who prefer to relax without extreme entertainment, there is a worthy selection of beautiful pools, as well as cozy cafes and rest areas.

Family holidays with kids in Shanghai. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.

Shanghai is a great place for a family holiday. There are many activities for children here. First of all, it is recommended to go to the zoo. Many visitors come here to see pandas. Funny, …

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Those who prefer winter sports will like ski pavilion Yinqixing Indoor Skifield. In addition to the high-class ski slope, which length is 380 meters, there are excellent training grounds. The height of the pavilion is 42 meters. It has the premium equipment and is very popular not only amongst guests but locals too. A modern ski lift delivers visitors to the top of the slope. Guests have an opportunity to rent all the necessary equipment.

The amusement park Shuzhou Amusement Land

is perfect for a family holiday. It is located in the immediate vicinity of Shanghai. The large Park is popular not only because of the huge choice of entertainments but because of an incredible design. It has a small indoor water park, many of the original carousels and a spacious panoramic area. The entertainment complex is literally surrounded by an abundance of greenery. Sometimes it is called "The eastern Disneyland". Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Cuisine of Shanghai for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

Shanghai cuisine is probably the most diverse in China and even in the world. Residents of the city are very fond of delicious food. There are eateries, restaurants, cafes, and stalls with a …

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The fans of kart racing should definitely visit the pavilion << Disc Kart>>. A new pavilion was opened in 2005. It is he is ready to offer a high-level race track with a length of 550 meters. The race route is very peculiar. Leading European experts had worked on the project. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

has enormous popularity among tourists. It is an amazing place that will appeal to both adults and children. Visitors have an opportunity to stroll through the beautiful tunnels and feel like a part of the diverse marine world. Besides the colorful fish, rare species of sharks and sea turtles here is a very original collection of wonderful jellyfish.

Admirers of shopping will not be bored. The choice of shopping malls in Shanghai is huge. Vacationers with children should go to the Super Brand Mall

. While the adults are exploring a variety of local boutiques, young guests can spend time in the games pavilion. Travelers prefer to go to the colorful market Shanghai''s Hongqaio Pearl Market to buy souvenirs. In the market Yuyuan

you can buy not only great gifts but also antiques.

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Shanghai inhabitants

If you have never visited China before, then Shanghai will surely impress you with its culture of behavior and traditions. For example, it is not customary to turn to a person by name here. …

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Shanghai's nightlife is also very exciting and diverse. Among the hundreds of bars, discos and nightclubs - you can choose any place for having fun to your liking. The nightclub Crawl Shanghai

is still at the peak of popularity. People of all ages will like this place. Jazz fans will love the club Jz

. The performances of popular music groups are held regularly.

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Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Shanghai

Bar Rouge
Where: 7/F, 18 The Bund, Shanghai; Metro: Central Henan Road;

Barbarossa
Where: 231 Nanjing Road West (inside People’s Park), Shanghai;

Cottons
Where: 132 Anting Road, Shanghai; Telephone: 86 (0)21 6433 7995; Metro: Hengshan Road;

Glamour Bar
Where: 6/F, 5 The Bund (corner of Guangdong Road), Shanghai; Metro: Central Henan Road;

Manifesto
Where: 748 Julu Road (near Fumin Road), Shanghai; Metro: Jing’an Temple;

Monsoon
Where: 88 Yichang Road, Suzhou Creek (between Jiangning Road and Changhua Road, near Moganshan Road), Shanghai; Metro: Zhenping Road;

New Heights
Where: 7/F, ’Three on the Bund’, 3 The Bund, Shanghai; Metro: Central Henan Road;

Bon Bon
Where: 2/F Yunhai Tower, 1331 and 1329 Central Huaihai Road (near Baoqing Road), Shanghai; Metro: Changshu Road;

Bourbon Street
Where: 191 Hengshan Road (near Gao’an Road), Shanghai; Metro: Hengshan Road;

House Of Blues And Jazz
Where: 60 Fuzhou Lu (near the Bund), Shanghai;

Reference information

Map of all pret-parks

Amusement parks near Shanghai
♥ Amusement park 'Jinjiang Action Park' Shanghai, 10.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Shanghai Disneyland Park' Shanghai, 20.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'American Dream Park' Shanghai, 22.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Suzhou Amusement Land' Suzhou, 86.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all Michelin restaurants

Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai
♥ Restaurant 'A Niang Mian' Shanghai. Type - Noodles. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Lei Garden (iapm)' Shanghai. Type - Cantonese. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Wei Xiang Zhai (Yandang Road)' Shanghai. Type - Noodles. 0.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Ding Te Le Zhou Mian Guan' Shanghai. Type - Noodles and congee. 0.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'The Cut' Shanghai. Type - Steakhouse. 0.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Sites around Shanghai from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

From the series “Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water”

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Distance from Shanghai center - 4.5 km.

The area of the oceanarium is 20500 sq.km. It is divided into different thematic zones. The underwater tunnel is located in the "Deep Ocean" zone. For the convenience of visitors it has been equipped with a special escalator. Entering the tunnel, you do not have to walk, you can just stand and admire the surrounding landscapes. This design avoids the accumulation of a large number of people in one place, but if in some area of the tunnel you want to stay longer, you can go to one of the specially equipped platforms. … Read further

Orient Pearl Tower

From the series “Breathtaking High-Altitude Observation Points with Panoramic Views on Cities”

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Distance from Shanghai center - 4.2 km.

Despite the fact that both tourists and local residents love to visit the place, the cost of visiting the observation deck is very attractive. In part, that's why a long queue always stands in front of a ticket office. Oriental Pearl TV Tower in recent years has become a popular place for families in Shanghai. Besides the observation deck and the restaurant, there are various game rooms, as well as workshops of diverse specializations. Those who like to relax in an exclusive and intimate setting have to know that there is a hotel with 20 rooms. It is possible to book a room only at the official website or by phone. This hotel is one of the most expensive in Shanghai. … Read further

Lux Shampoo Ads

From the series “Creative and Incredible Advertising Constructions”

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Distance from Shanghai center - 3 km.

The magnificent hair of the model has decorated two adjoining walls of a high-rise building in Shanghai. The corner of the building, where three high-speed trains are located, serves as the center of the huge poster and is of great importance. Three rapid-pull mimics imitate three main secretions of the Lux Shampoos. On each of the three lifts, the poster was attached with the representation and name of the unique fabrics of the shampoos, thanks to which the hair can bear any stress. … Read further

City break in Shanghai. Active leisure ideas for Shanghai - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Shanghai

Sites around Shanghai from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Orient Pearl Tower

Lux Shampoo Ads

City break ideas for neighbours of Shanghai