Shanghai attractions offer tourism festival discounts
Scenic spots and attractions across Shanghai are rolling out limited-time ticket discounts and special offers during the 37th Shanghai Tourism Festival and the 48th WorldSkills Competition. Most offers run from Sept 12 to 27, while some attractions have different validity periods.
1. Shanghai Disney Resort
Special afternoon-entry tickets are available for entry from 3 pm on selected dates.
Note: The tickets are on sale from Sept 8 to 27 and are valid for visits from Sept 12 to 27. Check Shanghai Disney Resort's official channels for product details and purchasing information.
2. Oriental Pearl Tower
Sky Walking Value Package + Huangpu River Cruise
- Regular admission: 279 yuan ($41.58)
- Special offer: 139 yuan
Sky Walking Value Package + Reptile & Insect Exploration Center
- Regular admission: 279 yuan for adults, 139 yuan for children
- Special offer: 139 yuan for adults, 119 yuan for children
Note: Same-day ticket sales end at 5 pm. The Reptile & Insect Exploration Center is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays and until 6:30 pm on weekends.
3. Top of Shanghai observation deck at Shanghai Tower
Observatory 118F + Roaming Shanghai travel guide map
- Regular admission: 189.9 yuan
- Special offer: 99 yuan
Observatory 118F + coffee & cake
- Regular admission: 258 yuan
- Special offer: 138 yuan
Observatory 118F + drink
- Regular admission: 218 yuan
- Special offer: 109 yuan
4. Sightseeing Hall on the 88th floor of Shanghai Jinmao Tower
- Regular admission: 120 yuan for adults, 90 yuan for students
- Special offer: 60 yuan for adults, 45 yuan for students
- Children under 1 meter or aged 3 or under: free
Note: The half-price offer is available from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Student tickets are available to undergraduate students and younger students with a valid student ID. Children eligible for free admission must be accompanied by a guardian.
5. CXCC Summit 58 Observatory
- Regular admission: 100 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 60 yuan for adults for visits between 10 am and noon
Note: Regular prices apply after noon.
6. Legoland Shanghai Resort
- Regular admission: 319 – 599 yuan for adults, 255 – 479 yuan for children and seniors
- Special offer: 50 percent off for adults, children and seniors
7. Oriental Land (Bee Tower high-altitude adventure package)
- Regular admission: 150 yuan
- Special offer: 75 yuan
8. Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
Two-adult ticket
- Regular admission: 738 yuan on regular days, 798 yuan on peak days
- Special offer: 369 yuan, valid through Sept 24
Note: The promotional ticket must be purchased online at least two hours in advance.
9. Shanghai Greenhouse
Adult ticket
- Regular admission: 98 yuan on weekdays, 128 yuan on weekends and public holidays
- Special offer: 49 yuan on weekdays, 64 yuan on weekends and public holidays
Shanghai Greenhouse + Shenyuan Garden combo
- Regular admission: 128 yuan on weekdays, 158 yuan on weekends and public holidays
- Special offer: 64 yuan on weekdays, 79 yuan on weekends and public holidays
10. China Maritime Museum
- Regular admission: 30 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 15 yuan for adults
11. Shanghai Happy Valley
Sept 12 – 18:
- Regular admission: 260 yuan for adults, 180 yuan for children and seniors, 230 yuan for university students and youths
- Special offer: 130 yuan (flat rate)
Sept 19 – 27:
- Regular admission: 180 yuan for children
- Special offer: 90 yuan for children
12. Jinshan City Beach
- Regular admission: 10 yuan for adults on weekdays, 25 yuan on weekends
- Special offer: 5 yuan for adults on weekdays, 12.5 yuan on weekends
13. Gucun Park
- Regular admission: 20 yuan for adults, 16 yuan for seniors, 10 yuan for students
- Special offer: 10 yuan for adults, 8 yuan for seniors, 5 yuan for students
14. Dream City
Wonderland Area + The Smurfs Theme Park combo
- Regular admission: 230 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 115 yuan for adults
15. Legoland Discovery Center Shanghai
- Regular admission: 215 yuan for both adults and children
- Special offer: 107.5 yuan for both adults and children
16. Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World
- Regular admission: 200 yuan
- Special offer: 110 yuan
Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
17. Madame Tussauds Shanghai
- Regular admission: 210 yuan for adults, 258 yuan for an adult package including a limited-edition keychain
- Special offer: 147 yuan for adults, 159 yuan for the package including a keychain
Note: Visitors aged 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
18. Peppa Pig World of Play
Family package for two adults and one child 1.3 meters tall or under
- Regular admission: 350 yuan per package
- Special offer: 175 yuan per package
19. Shanghai Flower Port
- Regular admission: 50 yuan for adults, 25 yuan for children and seniors
- Special offer: 25 yuan for adults, 12 yuan for children and seniors
20. Chenshan Botanical Garden
- Regular admission: 60 yuan for adults, 50 yuan for seniors, 30 yuan for students
- Special offer: 30 yuan (flat rate)
21. Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Day pass
- Regular admission: 190 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 118 yuan for adults
Night safari on Sept 12, 13, 19, 25, 26, and 27
- Regular admission: 160 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 88 yuan for adults
22. Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Arts Exposition
- Regular admission: 30 yuan for adults, 15 yuan for children, seniors, and students
- Special offer: 21 yuan for adults, 10.5 yuan for children, seniors, and students
Note: Closed on Sept 14 and 21. Senior tickets apply to visitors aged 60 – 64. Visitors aged 65 and above are admitted free. Entry fees are also waived for children 1.3 meters tall or under.
23. Shanghai Film Park
- Regular admission: 80 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 60 yuan for adults
24. Aurora Museum
- Regular admission: 60 yuan for adults, 30 yuan for students
- Special offer: 48 yuan for adults, 24 yuan for students
25. Shanghai Zoo
- Regular admission: 40 yuan for adults, 36 yuan for seniors
- Special offer: 32 yuan (flat rate)
26. Fengjing Ancient Town
- Regular admission: 50 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 42 yuan for adults
Note: Some exhibition venues charge separately.
27. Chinese Farmer Painting Village
- Regular admission: 50 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 42 yuan for adults
Note: Some exhibition venues charge separately.
28. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
- Regular admission: 45 yuan for adults, 37 yuan for seniors, 22 yuan for students
- Special offer: 36 yuan for adults, 30 yuan for seniors, 18 yuan for students
- Service hours: 9 am – 5 pm. Closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.
29. Shanghai Natural History Museum
- Regular admission: 30 yuan for adults, 25 yuan for seniors, 12 yuan for students
- Special offer: 24 yuan for adults, 20 yuan for seniors, 10 yuan for students
- Service hours: 9 am – 5 pm. Closed on Tuesdays, except on public holidays.
30. Shanghai Astronomy Museum
- Regular admission: 30 yuan for adults, 25 yuan for seniors, 15 yuan for students
- Special offer: 24 yuan for adults, 20 yuan for seniors, 12 yuan for students
- Service hours: 9:30 am – 5 pm. Closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.
31. Shanghai Museum of Popular Geological Science
- Regular admission: 80 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 60 yuan for adults
32. Guyi Garden
- Regular admission: 12 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 9.6 yuan for adults
33. Shanghai L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort
Snow play children's ticket with hot spring access
- Regular admission: 288 yuan
- Special offer: 129 yuan
Snow play two-adult ticket with hot spring access
- Regular admission: 676 yuan
- Special offer: 358 yuan
34. Royal Workshop of Chinese Brush and Ink
- Regular admission: 98 yuan for adults, 82 yuan for children and students
- Special offer: 49 yuan for adults, 41 yuan for children and students
Note: Visitors aged 70 and above are admitted free.
35. Jiangnan Sanmin Cultural Village
- Regular admission: 60 yuan for adults, 30 yuan for children, seniors and students
- Special offer: 30 yuan for adults, 15 yuan for children, seniors, and students
- Children 1.2 meters tall or under: free
36. Yuyuan Garden
Yu Xiang Shan Lin night tour (English-language session)
- Regular admission: 228 yuan on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 258 yuan on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
- Special offer: 190 yuan
Note: The offer is valid from Sept 12 to 24. The night tour runs from 6:30 pm to 9:50 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with last admission at 9 pm.
37. Shanghai Auto Museum
Two-adult ticket
- Regular admission: 120 yuan
- Special offer: 99 yuan
- Service hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.
Note: Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. The offer is valid through Sept 30.
38. Malu Grape Park
- Regular admission: 30 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 25 yuan for adults
39. Bihai Jinsha (Sunny Beach)
- Regular admission: 30 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 24 yuan for adults
40. Tanyuan Garden
- Regular admission: 22 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 11 yuan for adults
41. Shanghai Sculpture Park
- Regular admission: 100 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 80 yuan for adults, valid from Sept 11 to 22
42. Shanghai Guanfu Museum
- Regular admission: 100 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 50 yuan, valid from Sept 21 to 27
43. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Sept 12 – 24:
- Regular admission: 160 yuan for adults, 110 yuan for children
- Special offer: 128 yuan for adults, 88 yuan for children
Sept 15 – 30 for participants in the 48th WorldSkills Competition:
- Regular admission: 160 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 80 yuan for adults with valid participant identification
44. Hanxiang Water Expo Garden
- Regular admission: 36 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 18 yuan for adults, valid from Sept 12 to 18
Note: Other ticket categories are not included in the promotion.
45. Shanghai Film Museum
- Regular admission: 60 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 30 yuan for adults, valid from Sept 12 to 18
Note: Closed on Mondays.
46. Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park
- Regular admission: 60 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 30 yuan for adults on weekdays only
47. Huangpu River Cruise
Daytime classic route
- Regular admission: 120 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 60 yuan for adults, valid from Sept 12 to 18
Daytime express route
- Regular admission: 100 yuan for adults
- Special offer: 50 yuan for adults, valid from Sept 12 to 18
Note: Cruises operate between 11 am and 6 pm, generally once every hour. Actual departure times are subject to on-site announcements.
48. Suzhou Creek Cruise
Shanghai Tourism Festival special offer, Sept 12 – 18:
- Regular admission: 160 yuan (full route), 60 yuan (30-minute route), 30 yuan (15-minute route)
- Special offer: 80 yuan (full route), 30 yuan (30-minute route), 15 yuan (15-minute route)
WorldSkills Competition special offer, Sept 21 – 27:
- Regular admission: 160 yuan (full route), 60 yuan (30-minute route), 30 yuan (15-minute route)
- Special offer: 96 yuan (full route), 36 yuan (30-minute route), 18 yuan (15-minute route)
Note: The offers do not apply to themed cruises.
49. Shanghai Art Museum (China Art Museum)
Exhibition: A House of Nobility: Aesthetics and Cultivation of Life in the Mawangdui Han Tombs
Two-adult ticket
- Regular admission: 196 yuan
- Special offer: 147 yuan, valid through Oct 7
Note: Admission is from 10 am to 5 pm, and the exhibition is open from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.
Tips:
- The main promotion period runs from Sept 12 to 27, but specific validity periods, areas and ticket categories vary by attraction.
- Final prices are subject to the rates announced by each attraction on the day of the visit.
- Ticket purchase channels are subject to information published by each attraction. Visitors are advised to check official channels before visiting.
- Some attractions may have long queues during the promotion period. Visitors are advised to plan ahead and consider visiting during off-peak hours.
Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, tourist attractions mentioned above
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