Loading...
Loading...
Support Us ❤️
Found our tips helpful? Book via our GetYourGuide link – The 10 BEST Activities in Shanghai.
Same price for you, small commission for us — it helps keep the site running for everyone. Thanks!
Animal shows, kid-sized rides, playgrounds and interactive feedings keep 4-12-year-olds engaged all day, and clear height limits and stroller paths make logistics straightforward.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park (with kids)Children can ride the free safari bus, join giraffe feeding, play in shallow water zones, and watch sea-lion parades; height-based free entry and stroller-friendly paths make it almost ideal, but parents must supervise near predators.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Wild Animal Park (with kids)Children under six enter free, ages 3-12 get the “Curious Planet” zone and maker labs, safety railings guard all exhibits, but parents must reserve play sessions early to avoid fully booked slots.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Astronomy Museum (with kids)The resort targets ages 2–12 with 75 interactive rides, driving schools, creative workshops, character meets and plentiful restrooms; strict height checks keep them safe, making it a near-perfect choice.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort (with kids)Interactive fossil digs, Butterfly Room and hands-on ecosystem tanks keep children under 12 engaged for hours, and free entry under 1.3 m plus stroller rental lower costs; queues can be long on holidays.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Natural History Museum (with kids)Interactive mist zones, shallow splash pools and outdoor playgrounds keep children active, discounted child tickets exist, and staff label it a top family attraction.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Greenhouse Garden (with kids)Children’s Fantasyland, fossil digs and 3D printing classes keep 3–12-year-olds active all day; free stroller loans, kid toilets and science shows add ease, though weekends become very crowded.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
School-age kids enjoy touch pools, penguin and shark feeding shows, scavenger hunts and clear exhibits; stroller rental, family tickets and a baby-care room support a stress-free 2–3 h visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (with kids)Kids aged 3-12 get laser-gun rides, Duplo zones, 4D cinema, and build tables; step-free paths, toilets, and café suit parents, but expect weekend crowds and a 3-hour indoor limit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai LEGOLAND Discovery Center (with kids)