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Best Things to Do in Shanghai, with kids
Shanghai Zoo is 90% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 enjoy panda pavilion, open lawns, small rides, keeper talks; child tickets half-price and stroller rental available, but long walking distances can tire younger ones.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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37 min
Shanghai Zoo Tour 上海动物园
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Shanghai Zoo - Meeting Giant Panda and Red Panda, 13De Marzo Bear Drink (Vlog Day 5)
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Shanghai Auto Museum is 89% Kids-Friendly
Ages 2-12 get a dedicated playground, scavenger sheets, and model-car workshops; family tickets, stroller hire, and clean toilets simplify logistics, making this a top kid outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Guangfulin Relics Park is 89% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can dig for ‘relics’, craft pottery, picnic on lawns, and learn history; discounted tickets, restrooms, and clear safety rails make the large grounds engaging and manageable for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Shanghai Museum East is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can join free Curio-City role-play labs, touch screens in the digital gallery, and use family toilets and lifts, so the visit mixes hands-on fun with safe facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Shanghai, China Immersive Walkthrough of Shanghai Museum East Hall in 4K
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Window of Shanghai-Shanghai Museum East Building｜4k
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Shanghai Circus World is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children can attend the lively Happy Circus matinee, use stroller parking, and buy plush souvenirs, but loud music and no quiet room mean parents should pack ear protection and plan restroom breaks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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上海马戏城 Shanghai Circus World - 时空之旅 ERA 2, a must-see attraction for your visit to Shanghai.
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Shanghai Circus World Acrobatic Show 上海马戏城
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Our last 2 days in Shanghai! Watching the Era Theatre Acrobatics at Shanghai Circus World
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Madame Tussauds Shanghai is 88% Kids-Friendly
Marvel games, sports hoops, drums, and 4D film keep 5–12 year-olds active and safe indoors; discounted family ticket and stroller access help parents, but queues can test patience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom is 87% Kids-Friendly
Kids can net fish, feed rabbits, touch safe insects and join weekend shows, while flat paths, toilets and workshops create an educational visit, but tanks are small and the venue feels dated to adults.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shanghai Tower is 83% Kids-Friendly
Discount child tickets, hands-on light shows, stroller loans and diaper rooms help, but ear-pressure in the high-speed lift and dense crowds may unsettle kids under 12.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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67 min
Visiting the TALLEST Building in China – Shanghai Tower
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14 min
Inside China's tallest skyscraper - Shanghai Tower【Shanghai,上海】
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Shanghai Tower - The Tallest Building in China and the Second Tallest in the World | Wonder of China
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Lujiazui is 81% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can marvel at Ocean Aquarium, glass-floor towers, riverside light shows, and free central park lawns, yet crowds and height queues require supervision, keeping suitability good not perfect.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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