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Best Things to Do in Shanghai, with kids
Huangpu River is 81% Kids-Friendly
Children ride cruises free or half price, love the LED tunnel and West Bund playground, and railings line most paths, but vigilant supervision is vital near deep water and dense night crowds.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Top of Shanghai Observatory is 81% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enjoy the interactive B1 displays, record wishes, and thrill at the fast elevator, yet long queues, altitude ear pops, and scarce play zones lower convenience for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shanghai Happy Valley is 81% Kids-Friendly
Children under 12 get family coaster, bumper cars, sea-lion show, and parades, plus lost-child care. Height limits over 1.2 m bar some top rides, so parents must plan a balanced mix.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is 81% Kids-Friendly
LEGO store, M&M’s, chocolate displays and indoor rides keep children engaged, but the 1.5 km walk, pressing crowds and mostly paid diversions may quickly drain energy and budget.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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World Expo Museum is 81% Kids-Friendly
Free hands-on fiber art, paid family art camp, stroller hire, and manageable indoor routes keep children aged 3–12 entertained and safe, though the 4D seats exclude kids under 1.2 m.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5–1 day
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Shanghai Expo Culture Park is 80% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can run in Mushroom Park playground, splash in Greenhouse Mist Valley, join craft workshops, and picnic safely on fenced lawns; toilets are ample but constant adult supervision is still needed.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shanghai World Financial Center is 78% Kids-Friendly
Height thrills and glass floor excite children, half-price tickets and child restrooms help, yet long elevator waits and no hands-on exhibits may bore younger kids after an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Huangpu River Cruise is 78% Kids-Friendly
Kids under 1.2 m ride free, child fare half price, child-size life jackets provided, vivid light show holds attention, but tight seating and crowd surges mean parents must supervise closely throughout.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Disney Town is 78% Kids-Friendly
Children up to twelve can slide and climb at Mickey’s Playground, dance with street performers, hunt photos by the giant Donald Duck, eat Mickey-shaped snacks, and battle in age-eight-plus VR, though no big rides exist.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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People's Square is 77% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can ride the People’s Park carousel, explore giant 3-D city models and run on lawns; prices stay low, but busy roads and long museum queues require attentive adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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