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Shanghai Disney Resort
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Shanghai Disney Resort

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Shanghai Disney Resort is located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, and is the first of its kind in mainland China.Disney ResortHere, you can experience many unforgettable moments.DisneylandClassic attractions include the grand Disney castle, pirate-themed lands, and the extended Disney parade route, immersing you in the magic of the kingdom. Shanghai Disney Resort ▲Shanghai Disney Resort is divided into eight uniquely themed lands, including Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland at Shanghai Disneyland, Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land, Adventure Isle at Shanghai Disneyland, Treasure Cove, Tomorrowland, and Zootopia. Guests of all ages can find their own magical experience here. ▲Mickey Avenue As soon as you enter the Shanghai Disney Resort, you'll step onto Mickey Avenue. Here, Mickey's friends like Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto gather for joyful meet-and-greets, where you can interact with your favoriteDisneyFriends share warm hugs and snap photos together. Among the vibrant shops lining the streets, M Street Shopping Arcade offers the widest selection of gifts and souvenirs within the park. ▲#Gardens of Imagination# Gardens of Imagination consists of seven uniquely themed magical gardens. You can spin with joy on the Fantasia Carousel, soar through the skies aboard Dumbo the Flying Elephant, or enjoy signature Shanghai Disney Resort entertainment like castle stage shows and the "Momentous" nighttime spectacular. Visitors can also admire the world's longest route from various vantage points here.DisneyThemed float parade – "Mickey's Storybook Express". ▲#Fantasyland# Shanghai Disney Resort's Fantasyland is one of the largest themed lands in the park and home to the magnificent Enchanted Storybook Castle. In this fairytale wonderland, animation fans can explore the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh, wander through Alice's Curious Labyrinth, join the Seven Dwarfs on a mine train adventure, soar across London's skies aboard Peter Pan's Flight, or drift along Voyage to the Crystal Grotto past familiarDisneyStory. ▲#Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land# Here, you can hop aboard Slinky Dog's coiled spring for a joyful spin around a giant dog bowl filled with toy bones. Rex invites everyone to ride remote-controlled rockets for an exhilarating adventure along a long U-shaped track. Additionally, you can visit Al's Toy Barn to purchase your favorite games, toys, apparel, pins, and more. ▲#Adventure Isle# Step into Adventure Isle at Shanghai Disney Resort and you'll feel like you've discovered an ancient tribe. The towering Roaring Rapids will guide your journey through Adventure Isle. Forge your own path at Camp Discovery, soar across the world and through time on Soarin' Over the Horizon, or venture deep into Adventure Isle on a raft through Roaring Rapids to explore the dark domain of a mysterious giant creature. ▲#Treasure Cove# "Treasure Cove" is the first pirate-themed land in Disney parks worldwide. "Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure" transforms a water ride into an exhilarating adventure. Adventurous visitors can paddle through the beautiful bay on Explorer Canoes, step aboard a pirate ship's deck, and feast at Barbossa's Bounty. ▲#Tomorrowland# "Tomorrowland" is brimming with infinite possibilities and embodies a bright vision of the future. Star WarsAdventure attraction "Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue"Guiding visitors to forge ahead and transcend limits, the Jet Packs let people break free from gravity's constraints. Wrapped beneath a massive semi-transparent dome that shimmers with radiant colors, the Tron Lightcycle Power Run entices visitors to mount these two-wheeled lightcycle formations and take on a global challenge.DisneylandOne of the more thrilling and intense roller coaster rides. ▲#Zootopia# "Zootopia" is another unique highlight at Shanghai Disney Resort, where new attractions, entertainment shows, merchandise, and dining options will provide visitors with even more magical experiences. The all-new themed land will transport guests into the vibrant metropolis of Zootopia, where "every animal has infinite possibilities." Visitors will also join Judy and Nick, the beloved protagonists from this Oscar-winning film, on an exhilarating adventure. ▲Disneytown Disneytown is a large shopping, dining, and entertainment district at Shanghai Disney Resort, located adjacent to the resort and open to the public free of charge. This charming international neighborhood offers an unforgettable experience where visitors can enjoy delicious cuisine while taking in the breathtaking views of Shanghai Disney Resort. The Walt Disney Grand Theatre in Disneytown stages classic Broadway musicals. ▲Park dining Shanghai Disney Resort features numerous themed restaurants scattered throughout its various themed lands, including Barbossa's Bounty, Royal Banquet Hall, Pinocchio Village Kitchen, Tribal Table, Mickey & Pals Market Café, Stargazer Grill, and Tangled Tree Tavern. These dining venues offer a wide array of Eastern and Western cuisines, specialty snacks, and delectable desserts, ensuring your magical journey is filled with unforgettable flavors. ▲Theme hotels "Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel" and "Toy Story Hotel ShanghaiLocated right next to Shanghai Disney Resort, the prime location offersDisney magical journeyFrom day to night, these two hotels combineDisney storiesThe themed design tells a captivating story, offering guests warm and thoughtful service, diverse entertainment activities, culinary delights, shopping experiences, and various leisure options—all infused with the charm of China.DisneyExperience. Guests staying at Disney hotels canEarliest admission time: 1 hour in advanceDuring your visit, if you purchase merchandise at Shanghai Disney Resort, it can be delivered free of charge to your hotel. The hotel also offers luggage storage services. Additionally, complimentary shuttle buses and ferries operate between the two hotels and Shanghai Disney Resort, providing convenient transportation.Shanghai · 20.4 km from downtown
Yu Garden
No. 3 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Shanghai

Yu Garden

8.2
4.7/5
56.6k reviews
Yu garden is located in the northeast of Shanghai yu garden tourist business district, adjacent to Shanghai chenghuangmiao and Shanghai yu garden tourist mall. It is a renowned classical Jiangnan-style garden and a famous scenic spot both domestically and internationally. In 1982, it was approved as a "national key cultural relics protection unit". Yu Garden was first built during the Jiajing and Wanli periods of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of over 450 years. The garden's owner, Pan Yunduan, once served as the provincial administration commissioner of Sichuan. To allow his father to enjoy his later years, Pan Yunduan began from 1559 (the Jihai year of Jiajing reign) to transform his family's vegetable field by gathering stones, digging ponds, constructing pavilions, and planting bamboo to create a garden. After more than 20 years of meticulous effort, Yu Garden was completed. The character "Yu" carries the meanings of "peace" and "tranquility," and the name "Yu Garden" embodies the wish to "delight one's elderly parents." When first constructed, Yu Garden covered over 70 mu of land and was meticulously designed by Zhang Nanyang, a renowned garden architect of the Ming Dynasty, who personally oversaw its construction. The entire garden features grand scale and exquisite scenery. The current Yu Garden covers an area of 2 hectares, featuring staggered pavilions, rugged rocks, lush trees, and exquisite craftsmanship that reveals grandeur in miniature. It showcases the artistic style of Jiangnan garden architecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties with its serene beauty and delicate details. Yu garden still preserves historical sites such as the "library building" - the birthplace of Shanghai-style painting and calligraphy, and the "dianchun hall" in yu garden which served as the headquarters of the Shanghai small sword society uprising. Ancient scholars praised yu garden with accolades like "peerless beauty in the southeast" and "the crown of southeastern gardens". Many domestic and foreign political leaders and celebrities have visited Yu Garden, making it a rare traditional cultural landmark in Shanghai.Shanghai · 1.8 km from downtown
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

8.1
4.6/5
58.1k reviews
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. With ocean culture as its theme, it has created five major areas and one resort hotel, featuring ten star shows such as "Legend of the Orca," "Sea Lion Ha Ha Show," and "Dolphin Destiny"; it houses six major animal exhibition venues including the Antarctic Penguin House and the Marine Animal Discovery Hall, offers more than ten amusement facilities such as the Volcano Rafting and Dolphin Roller Coaster, and gathers over 30,000 marine creatures. Ultraman theme pavilionIs a theme pavilion jointly created by Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park & SCLA, located in the Undersea Wonderland theme area within Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, and consists of the Ultraman theme exhibition area,Ultraman themed restaurant, Ultraman Frozen Theater, Ultraman Light Shop, and Ultraman Amusement Center. Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park's land and sea mecha grand parade makes a spectacular appearance. The parade team, with a total length of nearly 200 m and a total weight of over 60 tons, features more than ten "mecha behemoths" that perform boldly every day in the Ice and Snow Kingdom themed area of the attraction. Integrating IP interactive entertainment, immersive performances, and themed parades, it will bring visitors tremendous shock and sensory impact. Specific open areas in the park (subject to the attraction's opening status on the day of your visit): Amusement rides: Dolphin Coaster, Volcano Rafting, Time-Space Cable Car, Deep Sea Adventure, Speedy Penguin, Happy Flying Fish, Giant Flying Fish, Ocean Carousel, Pelican Adventure; Shows and venues: Orca Legend, Ultraman venue, Ultraman Electronic Music Square, Land and Sea Mecha Parade, Sea Lion Express, Marine Mammal Exploration Hall, Dolphin Romance, Town Party, Tribal Carnival, Rainforest Style, Water Flyboard.Shanghai · 54.2 km from downtown
Lujiazui
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Shanghai

Lujiazui

7.9
4.8/5
4k reviews
Lujiazui is the core area of the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, featuring a multifunctional urban public leisure space that integrates sightseeing, business, and cultural activities for both locals and visitors. This area gathers numerous iconic landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Tower. At night, these skyscrapers illuminate brilliantly, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Nestled among them is a charming scenic area comprising Binjiang Park, Lujiazui Central Green Space, and the Shanghai Wu Changshuo Memorial Hall. Beyond this, Lujiazui is surrounded by numerous attractions like the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and Shanghai Wild Insect Kingdom (Oriental Pearl Tower • Reptile & Insect Exploration Center), making it an ideal destination for family outings. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, located right next to the Oriental Pearl Tower, offers a chance to admire marine life from around the world, enjoy captivating animal shows, and stroll through an underwater tunnel for close encounters with sharks and sea turtles. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Wild Insect Kingdom (Oriental Pearl Tower • Reptile & Insect Exploration Center), situated west of the Oriental Pearl Tower, features live insects and butterfly specimens that will amaze children. Large shopping malls like Super Brand Mall and IFC Mall are also located in Lujiazui, offering a wide range of international brands to satisfy your shopping desires. The malls feature numerous dining options, with most restaurants facing the Bund, allowing you to enjoy delicious meals while taking in the stunning views—a truly delightful experience. If you need a break, head to nearby Lujiazui Central Green, a spacious open lawn perfect for leisurely strolls and relaxation.Shanghai · 2.8 km from downtown

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Shanghai Huangpu River night cruise 45-minute highlights tour (English service + optional customize half-day tour)
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Half-Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town [Explore the Millennial Water Town with Timeless Charm and Lively Atmosphere]
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town + Yu Garden + City God Temple + the Bund  Bus Tour  with Lunch
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Limited-time special offer! | Shanghai Circus World - ERA2 Time Travel Acrobatic Show Tickets
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Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise - Shiliupu Wharf / Options include Dragon Boat, Crystal Boat, or Happy Captain Boat
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Shanghai must-visit route Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower Huangpu River night cruise (including cruise) 1-day tour
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Shanghai Romance Park Entry + Show Pass (Staff Help Available for Check-In)
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Featured Outdoor & sports in Shanghai

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Hangzhou & Shanghai to OMG Park(Private Car ): Private Ride, Drift & Cave Tour
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Suzhou: Classic Day Tour from Shanghai with High-Speed Rail Experience | CITS × ZANBUS
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Chinese Kung Fu Class with English-Speaking Master in Tianzifang, Shanghai
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Shanghai Park:  Martial Arts Class with Master John (Choose Tai Chi or Wing Chun)
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Baduanjin Qigong Experience: Cultivate Inner Peace Through Ancient Chinese Movement
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[ChinaGem] Shanghai: Tai Chi Class at Dawn or Dusk
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[China Railway Tour] Hangzhou West Lake Pleasure Boat + Longjing Village + Qing He Fang private tour 1-day tour
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Featured Nature & wildlife in Shanghai

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1-day tour to Shanghai Wild Animal Park for panda viewing and feeding predators in the vehicle zone
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Shanghai panda & wild animal park 1-day tour | including transfer service + admission ticket + feeding vehicle
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Shanghai Wild Animal Park deep into the beast zone + international circus performance + watch giant pandas 1-day tour
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Shanghai Chongming Island private car 1-day tour
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Shanghai Wild Animal Park – One Day Trip
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Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Private Group Day Tour [Flexible Departure Time]: Charter Service + Tickets
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_TI***66November 3, 2026
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This was probably one of the best experiences of my entire life. I’d go back again and again given a chance.

Shanghai Disney Resort

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Yugal aryalOctober 30, 2026
5.0
The vibe while visiting the bund is just amazing and unexpected.I went there during the day and stayed there until the evening just to witness the lights and the bund in lights looks even more amazing then in daytime.

The Bund

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Olga PavlovskaiaNovember 1, 2026
5.0
Very nice experience! Felt like a fine dining but with the note of fun. The staff was very professional, food was absolutely great. Love the idea of food passports, where you can check everything about the dishes. Also loved the stories about Chinese regions. Performances were also nice

TASTE OF CHINA Immersive Chinese Restaurant

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Suzana SpasovaNovember 2, 2026
5.0
It was very interesting experience and the dinner was delicious

Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower

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ivka89.November 1, 2026
5.0
Mesmerazing, beautiful, no words to describe it. Architecture unbelivable, perfect. Overcrowded, maybe early morning is better time, we were arround 10. But woodwork, art, roofs just gourgeous

Yu Garden

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由儿2018November 1, 2026
5.0
Halloween was definitely worth it! It was my first time experiencing a haunted house all by myself. Every NPC was really serious about scaring people. It wasn't crowded on a weekday evening because Haichang is quite far away. But the NPCs were all very dedicated and didn't just go through the motions; each one was trying their best to create the atmosphere.

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

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妞妞的姐姐7818November 1, 2026
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The children had a great time. The weather was nice, and the park was colorful. Besides playing, it was also a great place to take photos. It was very clean, and the park staff were very patient and friendly. The cleaning was also thorough. Overall, a very good experience.

LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort

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Anonymous userNovember 2, 2026
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Amazing safari with bus. We used classic bus included in this ticket. Not worth to upgrade to VIP. We enjoy play in playground area. A lot of attraction is for free.

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

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HajNavidOctober 16, 2026
5.0
It’s a no brainer, seeing the city from the tower there is breath taking. Going to the too of the shanghai tower is a must!!!

Lujiazui

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阿月October 20, 2026
5.0
A truly fantastic trip to Disney! Everything was so perfect and enjoyable. I experienced so many attractions. I saw three Disney parades, two of which were villain parades. The super long fireworks show at night was unforgettable.

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Shanghai Huangpu River night cruise 45-minute highlights tour (English service + optional customize half-day tour), Half-Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town [Explore the Millennial Water Town with Timeless Charm and Lively Atmosphere], and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town + Yu Garden + City God Temple + the Bund Bus Tour with Lunch. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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