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Best Things to Do in Shanghai, with kids
Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower is 77% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy wax figures, glass floor, and VR coaster, and half-price child tickets help; however heights can scare, queues are long, and constant supervision on high decks is essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shanghai Museum is 77% Kids-Friendly
East branch offers role-play labs, kids’ audio guides, and family toilets, yet fragile displays and few hands-on zones at the main site can leave under-12s restless.
Recommended visit duration: 3-6 hours
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Yu Garden is 77% Kids-Friendly
Kids under 1.3 m enter free, can climb rockery caves and learn Ming-era history, but stone paths near water lack rails and there are no playgrounds or child-specific toilets.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Huangpu River Cruise(Shiliupu Pier) is 77% Kids-Friendly
Kids ride free or half price and can learn city history from onboard narration, but ships lack play zones and top deck railings require close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Shanghai Maglev Train is 76% Kids-Friendly
School-age children ride free if under 1.3 m and adore the 380 km/h speed plus the hands-on Maglev museum, but there is no onboard toilet or play zone, so station breaks are essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shanghai's INSANE 431km/h Maglev Airport Express
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World's fastest train! - Shanghai Maglev up to 431 km/h (268 mph) 🇨🇳
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Riding the world’s only high-speed maglev train 🚄🇨🇳｜Shanghai, China｜Pudong Airport｜Maglev｜Transrapid
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Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort is 76% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can play in Happy Snowland, join sled and slide zones, ride the Snow Country Train, and warm up in cafés; some height rules apply but restrooms and diaper tables aid parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is 76% Kids-Friendly
Bright lasers and gentle motion entertain most children 4–12, no height ban, flat boarding is easy, but cost equals adult fare and show may feel too brief for active kids.
Recommended visit duration: 30-45 minutes
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Mercedes-Benz Arena is 75% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can join skating lessons, see children’s shows, visit seasonal craft markets and roam wide concourses, yet loud concerts and long entry lines may exhaust younger guests.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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China Art Museum is 74% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enter free if under 1.3 m, can move in outdoor sculpture garden, touchscreens in digital zone, and occasional art workshops; however little hands-on play and long viewing time may tire them.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Jinmao Tower Observation Deck is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids under 1 m enter free and 1-1.3 m half price, interactive screens and telescopes add learning fun, but no play zone, skywalk height 1.4 m, and crowded windows require close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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