Shanghai at half price: China Tourism Day deals you can't miss
The 16th China Tourism Day falls on May 19, and Shanghai is rolling out a special treat for visitors. From May 17 to 19, dozens of the city's most popular attractions — from theme parks and sightseeing buses to museums and tranquil suburban gardens — will offer half-price or discounted admission. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the city's culture, history, and scenic spots while enjoying more value for every ticket.
Part 1: Theme parks
1. Shanghai Disney Resort
Special offer: discounted entry for afternoon visits from 3 pm
May 17
- Standard: 299 yuan ($44.06)
- Children, seniors, and guests with disabilities: 224 yuan
May 18
- Standard: 269 yuan
- Children, seniors, and guests with disabilities: 202 yuan
May 19
- Standard: 249 yuan
- Children, seniors, and guests with disabilities: 187 yuan
2. Oriental Land (Bee Tower high-altitude adventure package)
- Regular admission: 150 yuan
- Special offer: 75 yuan
3. Shanghai Happy Valley
- Regular admission: 260 yuan (standard), 180 yuan (children/seniors), 230 yuan (youth)
- Special offer: 130 yuan (flat rate)
4. Dream City: Wonderland Area
- Regular admission: 130 yuan
- Special offer: 65 yuan
5. Dream City: The Smurfs Theme Park
- Regular admission: 180 yuan
- Special offer: 90 yuan
- Children under 1 meter: free
6. Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World
- Regular admission: 200 yuan (standard), 150 yuan (children)
- Special offer: 100 yuan (standard), 75 yuan (children)
7. Legoland Discovery Center Shanghai
- Regular admission: 215 yuan
- Special offer: 107.5 yuan
8. Madame Tussauds Shanghai
- Regular admission: 210 yuan
- Special offer: 105 yuan
9. Peppa Pig World of Play
Family package (two adults and one child under 1.3 meters)
- Regular admission: 350 yuan per package
- Special offer: 175 yuan per package
10. Shanghai L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort
- Regular admission: 3,100 yuan (five-time 4-hour ski card), 480 yuan (dual standard ticket), 190 yuan (children)
- Special offer: 1,699 yuan, 299 yuan, 99 yuan respectively
11. Shanghai Film Park
- Regular admission: 80 yuan
- Special offer: 40 yuan
12. Bihai Jinsha (Sunny Beach)
- Regular admission: 30 yuan (standard), 15 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 15 yuan (standard), 7.5 yuan (children/seniors)
13. Jinshan City Beach
Regular admission:
- Standard: 10 yuan (weekday) / 25 yuan (weekend)
- Children/seniors: 5 yuan (weekday) / 12.5 yuan (weekend)
Special offer:
- May 17 (weekend): 12.5 yuan (flat rate)
- May 18-19 (weekday): 5 yuan (flat rate)
14. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
- Regular admission: 160 yuan (standard), 110 yuan (children), 90 yuan (seniors), 70 yuan (guests with disabilities)
- Special offer: 80 yuan (standard), 55 yuan (children), 45 yuan (seniors), 35 yuan (guests with disabilities)
15. Shanghai Romance Park
Regular admission (night show):
- Auditorium: 318 yuan (standard), 220 yuan (children/seniors)
- VIP: 338 yuan (standard), 240 yuan (children/seniors)
Special offer:
- Auditorium: 159 yuan (flat rate)
- VIP: 189 yuan (flat rate)
Part 2: Marine and wildlife attractions
16. Shanghai Wild Animal Park
- Regular admission: 190 yuan
- Special offer: 95 yuan
17. Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
- Regular admission (double ticket): 798 yuan (weekend), 738 yuan (weekday)
- Special offer: 399 yuan (weekend), 369 yuan (weekday)
18. Shanghai Zoo
- Regular admission: 40 yuan (standard), 20 yuan (children), 36 yuan (seniors)
- Special offer: 20 yuan (flat rate)
Part 3: River cruises and sightseeing buses
19. Huangpu River Cruise (daytime, classic route)
- Regular admission: 120 yuan (standard)
- Special offer: 60 yuan (standard)
20. Huangpu River Cruise (daytime, express route)
- Regular admission: 100 yuan (standard)
- Special offer: 50 yuan (standard)
21. Suzhou Creek 30-minute cruise
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (standard)
22. Shanghai Sightseeing Bus (two-day pass, unlimited rides)
- Regular admission: 60 yuan
- Special offer: 30 yuan
- Children under 1.3 meters: free
23. City Sightseeing Bus (two-day pass, unlimited rides)
- Regular admission: 80 yuan
- Special offer: 40 yuan
- Children under 1.3 meters: free
24. Bus Tour (Route 6, 24-hour pass)
- Regular admission: 50 yuan
- Special offer: 25 yuan
- Children under 1.3 meters: free
Part 4: Cityscape viewing
25. Oriental Pearl Tower
Sky Walking Value Package + Art Toy Museum
- Regular admission: 259 yuan
- Special offer: 129 yuan
Sky Walking Value Package + Huangpu River Cruise
- Regular admission: 279 yuan
- Special offer: 139 yuan
Cruise only
- Regular admission: 130 yuan
- Special offer: 65 yuan
26. Sightseeing Hall on the 88th floor of Shanghai Jinmao Tower
- Regular admission: 120 yuan (standard), 60 yuan (children), 100 yuan (seniors), 90 yuan (students)
- Special offer: 60 yuan (standard), 30 yuan (children), 50 yuan (seniors), 45 yuan (students)
- Children under 1 meter or aged 3 or younger: free
27. Top of Shanghai observation deck at Shanghai Tower
Sky632 Art Space combo
- Regular admission: 268 yuan
- Special offer: 168 yuan
Shanghai Tower Observatory only
- Regular admission: 180 yuan (standard), 90 yuan (children), 120 yuan (seniors)
- Special offer: 90 yuan (flat rate)
28. CXCC Summit 58 Observatory
- Regular admission: 100 yuan
- Special offer: 50 yuan
Part 5: Museums and cultural venues
29. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
- Regular admission: 45 yuan (standard), 37 yuan (seniors), 22 yuan (students)
- Special offer: 22 yuan (standard), 18 yuan (seniors), 11 yuan (students)
30. Shanghai Natural History Museum
- Regular admission: 30 yuan (standard), 25 yuan (seniors), 12 yuan (students)
- Special offer: 15 yuan (standard), 12 yuan (seniors), 6 yuan (students)
31. Shanghai Astronomy Museum
- Regular admission: 30 yuan (standard), 25 yuan (seniors), 15 yuan (students)
- Special offer: 15 yuan (standard), 12 yuan (seniors), 7 yuan (students)
32. Shanghai Youlong Stone Culture Museum
- Regular admission: 50 yuan (standard), 40 yuan (seniors)
- Special offer: 25 yuan (standard), 20 yuan (seniors)
- Children under 1.3 meters: free
33. Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom
- Regular admission: 126 yuan (standard), 99 yuan (children)
- Special offer: 64 yuan (standard), 49 yuan (children)
34. Shanghai Guanfu Museum
- Regular admission: 100 yuan (standard), 50 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 50 yuan (flat rate)
35. World Expo Museum Special Effects Cinema
- Regular admission: 50 yuan
- Special offer: 25 yuan
36. Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Arts Exposition
- Regular admission: 30 yuan (standard), 15 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 15 yuan (standard), 7 yuan (children/seniors)
37. Shanghai Film Museum
- Regular admission: 60 yuan
- Special offer: 30 yuan
38. Shanghai Auto Museum
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard), 40 yuan (seniors/students)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (flat rate)
- Children under 1.3 meters: free
39. China Maritime Museum
- Regular admission: 30 yuan
- Special offer: 15 yuan
- On International Museum Day, May 18, admission will be free for all visitors (tickets only).
40. Shanghai Museum of Popular Geological Science
- Regular admission: 80 yuan (standard), 40 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 40 yuan (flat rate)
41. Haishang Huadao (Qianwei Ecological Village)
Xiyuan Garden + Natural Wonders Pavilion combo
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard), 30 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (standard), 15 yuan (children/seniors)
- Children under 1.2 meters: free
42. Royal Workshop of Chinese Brush and Ink
- Regular admission: 98 yuan (standard), 82 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 49 yuan (standard), 41 yuan (children/seniors)
Part 6: Suburban parks and gardens
43. Chenshan Botanical Garden
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard), 30 yuan (children), 50 yuan (seniors)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (flat rate)
44. Dongping National Forest Park
- Regular admission: 70 yuan (standard), 35 yuan (children), 56 yuan (seniors)
- Special offer: 35 yuan (flat rate)
45. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (standard)
46. Fengjing Ancient Town & Chinese Farmer Painting Village
Fengjing Ancient Town only
- Regular admission: 50 yuan (standard), 25 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 25 yuan (standard), 12.5 yuan (children/seniors)
Combo ticket (Fengjing + Chinese Farmer Painting Village)
- Regular admission: 90 yuan
- Special offer: 45 yuan
47. Shanghai Flower Port
- Regular admission: 100 yuan (standard), 50 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 50 yuan (standard), 25 yuan (children/seniors)
48. Malu Grape Park
- Regular admission: 30 yuan (standard), 15 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 15 yuan (flat rate)
49. Jiangnan Sanmin Cultural Village
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard), 30 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (standard), 15 yuan (children/seniors)
50. Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park
- Regular admission: 60 yuan
- Special offer: 30 yuan
51. Gaojiazhuang Ecological Park
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard), 30 yuan (children)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (standard), 15 yuan (children)
52. Shanghai Urban Vegetable Garden
- Regular admission: 50 yuan (standard), 25 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 25 yuan (standard), 12 yuan (children/seniors)
53. Gucun Park
- Regular admission: 20 yuan (standard), 16 yuan (seniors), 10 yuan (students)
- Special offer: 10 yuan (standard), 8 yuan (seniors), 5 yuan (students)
- Children under 1.3 meters or aged 6 or younger: free
54. Zhoupu Sea of Flowers
- Regular admission: 60 yuan (standard), 30 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 30 yuan (flat rate)
55. Shanghai Grand View Garden
- Regular admission: 55 yuan (standard), 27 yuan (children/seniors)
- Special offer: 27 yuan (standard), 15 yuan (children/seniors)
56. Guyi Garden
- Regular admission: 12 yuan
- Special offer: 6 yuan
57. Hanxiang Water Expo Garden
- Regular admission: 36 yuan (standard), 24 yuan (children), 18 yuan (seniors)
- Special offer: 18 yuan (standard), 24 yuan (children), 18 yuan (seniors)
Notes
Final ticket prices are determined by each attraction and may vary; the published rates at the ticket window on the day of the visit apply.
Some attractions may experience long queues during the promotion period, so planning ahead and visiting during off-peak hours is recommended.
Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, tourist attractions mentioned above