Shanghai launched a diverse array of cultural and tourism activities to celebrate the 15th China Tourism Day on May 19.

2025 Shanghai Lavender Festival

Experience a lavender park spanning 200,000 square meters, a rose garden with nearly a million roses, food stalls, parent-child amusement areas, handicraft workshops, a lavender parent-child stage, a pet farm, and over 20 activities, making for a unique park experience.

Location: Shanghai Lavender Park, Shanghai International Tourism Resort, Pudong New Area

Duration: Ongoing until June 2

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My Little Pony City Friendship Party

Explore the world of My Little Pony at Huangpu district's tourism information centers. Complete fun tasks to collect stamps and exclusive merchandise.

Location: Nine tourism information centers in Huangpu district

Duration: Ongoing until June 6

 

Grand Yuyuan Youth Theater Lab

Experience an experimental stage for young dramatists at Yuyuan Garden Malls.

Location: Yuyuan Garden Malls, Huangpu district

Duration: Ongoing until June 22

 

Jing'an Drama Passport Adventure

Discover Jing'an like never before with the Drama Passport. This special event connects culture, shopping, dining and entertainment into one exciting journey.

Follow three curated routes covering:

• 10 major commercial complexes

• Eight renowned theaters

• Exclusive dining discounts at eight partner hotels

Collect stamps at 22 cultural and tourism hotspots. With enough stamps, you can redeem limited-edition cultural souvenirs!

Location: Jing'an district

Duration: Ongoing until May 30

 

Fotografiska x Suzhou Creek: Art Cruise Experience

Embark on an urban art "vacation" with the Art Suzhou Creek Cruise, co-curated by Fotografiska. Highlights include onboard art exhibitions, afternoon tea, creative workshops, sunset concerts, and an immersive gallery atmosphere.

Location: Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Road, Jing'an district

Duration: Ongoing

 

Dreamscape Odyssey Theme Park

Explore an immersive touring exhibition covering over 1,000 square meters, offering interactive experiences and featuring elements of local Shanghai culture.

Location: Level 1 of CP Jing'an, 68 Yuyuan Road, Jing'an district

Duration: Ongoing until June 16

 

2025 West Bund Cultural and Art Season for Spring and Summer

Experience exhibitions at over 10 art venues including the West Bund Museum, Long Museum, Tank Shanghai.

Location: West Bund, Xuhui district

Duration: Ongoing until August

 

Natural Lifestyle Festival at West Bund

Explore over 20 urban outdoor activities at the Natural Lifestyle Festival, from a pet market and citywalk to a jazz music festival, skateboarding competition, exclusive discounts, and more. Immerse yourself in a lifestyle celebration that blends art, sports, and leisure in one dynamic setting.

Location: West Bund, Xuhui district

Duration: Until June 30

 

Poetry of Colors — Zhou Bichu Donated Art Exhibition

View nearly 120 representative oil paintings by Zhou Bichu (1903-1995), a pioneering figure in Western oil painting in China.

Location: Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Institute, Changning district

Duration: Ongoing until June 2

 

Save the Turtle!

Help protect turtles through fun games, learning about turtle protection efforts, and completing tasks for a chance to win the "Turtle Little Guardian" gold medal.

Location: Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World, Putuo district

Duration: Ongoing until June 30

 

The third Shanghai Gongqing Forest Iris Culture Festival

Experience the elegant charm of irises and get closer to nature through exhibitions, science popularization activities, cultural dissemination, and interactive activities.

Location: Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park, Yangpu district

Duration: Ongoing until June 2

 

Shanghai International Flower Exhibition Fengxian venue

Check out the "University Student Garden Festival" competition, where teachers and students interpret the theme "Rethinking the Nature Around Us" through garden landscapes featuring biodiversity and distinctive characteristics.

Location: Shanghai's Fish Bubble Park, Xiuzhu Road, Fengxian district

Duration: Ongoing until May 22

 

2025 Shanghai Garden Festival

Explore a horticultural feast themed "Symbiosis between Urban and Nature", featuring world-class floral designers, exhibitors, the Designer Garden Grand Prix, Floral Application Exhibition Area, and creative flower and plant displays.

Location: Shanghai Four Seasons Flower Harbor, Lin-gang Special Area

Duration: Ongoing until May 25

 

Source: Shanghai Observer