Changfeng Park in Shanghai's Putuo district is a sprawling landscape park that showcases traditional Chinese garden art.

It draws inspiration from the iconic Summer Palace in Beijing and the landscaping techniques of Hangzhou and Suzhou gardens.

Changfeng Park in Shanghai's Putuo district features a prominent lake and a harmonious blend of landscape and water. [Photo/shpt.gov.cn]

The park is renowned as one of China's top 100 gardens, a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a "five-star park" in Shanghai.

Its unique topography includes a low-lying lake, towering mountains and a panoramic view over the water.

Notable features include the Yinchu Lake and the Tiebi Mountain.

Visitors can explore over 20 garden attractions and the park offers various amusement facilities suitable for young people, making it an ideal destination for leisure and fun.

The park is also home to the Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World.

Boasting over 300 species, the aquarium is home to over 10,000 marine animals from oceans and rivers worldwide, offering entertaining shows such as fish and shark performances, deep-ocean diving and otter comedy.

Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World is located 13 meters beneath the surface of Silver Shovel Lake in Changfeng Park in Putuo district. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

An interior view of Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Most notably, the Beluga Whale Show Stadium hosts sea lions, dolphins and beluga whales, showing original themed stage plays and providing an educational and artistic experience.

The Skate Bay – Undersea Squadron Live Experience Hall focuses on the long-term conservation of marine life and collaborates with the children's television series Octonaut to recreate a realistic underwater octopus fort.

Kids interact with characters from Octonauts introduced to the Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The park offers a diverse range of marine life, lifelike themed landscapes and interactive experiences that are both entertaining and educational, seamlessly blending human interaction with nature.

Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World

Open: 8:30 am to 5 pm (Last ticket sale at 4 pm, last admission at 4:30 pm)

Address: No 451 Daduhe Road, Putuo district (Gate 4 at Changfeng Park)

Changfeng Park

Open: April 1 to Oct 31, 5 am-9:30 pm; Nov 1 to March 31, 6 am-9:30 pm.

Address: No 189 Daduhe Road, Putuo district

Sources: shpt.gov.cn, english.shpt.gov.cn, "shputuo" WeChat account, chinadaily.com.cn