The sound of the Bund bell rang on time, echoing together with the sirens in the Pujiang River, awakening the skyscrapers in Lujiazui, the fireworks in Shikumen, and the ideals and ambitions of the migrant workers for a new day. In the bustling Nanjing Road, they performed the various aspects of life... There was also a sleepless night - the flashing neon lights from the moon to the stars, telling stories about the other side of this city.
Some people like the exquisite elegance, cutting-edge fashion, and fashionable lifestyle here. Some people are nostalgic for its traditional characteristics, traveling through history and immersing themselves in the inherent culture between the past and the future; But what more people like is the vitality of its continuous development. It always presents its changes in the most trendy and novel way, and insists on its own unchanged in the process of change. This city is called the Magic City due to its magical flower.
As a traveler living in Shanghai, I have lived here for thirteen years in the blink of an eye. It contains my youth and dreams, and I have also witnessed its rapid changes in familiarity and unfamiliarity. From the Ten Mile Stadium that every tourist used to go to, to the World Expo Park that attracted countless people from home and abroad to check in, to the eye-catching Disney. However, from the perspective of a professional traveler, this must visit destination list in Shanghai really needs to be updated in real-time, with new ideas every time. What I recommend today is the destination that is very suitable for this summer vacation. Among them, there are new online celebrities and traditional essence destinations. You will know if you have been there.

Shanghai Songcheng, the most complete Shanghai story, a joyful stage

I have known the 'Eternal Love Series Performance' for a long time! Since I was first shocked by the "Eternal Love of Song City" in Hangzhou six years ago, I have been visiting almost any city that has a new "Eternal Love" since then.
The magnificent lighting effects, ever-changing stage scenery, magnificent costumes, and the passionate dedication of every actor... Eternal Love presents the audience with a visual and auditory feast that breaks through imagination, a moment of empathy both on and off stage. No wonder it is called a 'must see performance of a lifetime'.
The most attractive aspect of eternal love is her 'change and constancy'. The eternal emotions of different cities are presented in the most authentic way possible, while preserving the main performance style and quality, fully integrating local culture and history. No wonder some people say 'a performance is the history of a city'. This is also why I have seen performances in Hangzhou and would like to see performances in Changsha, Lijiang, Sanya, Guilin, and Shanghai again.
Knowing that Songcheng has settled in Shanghai, for someone like me who has loved for eternity, I must come and check in. Shanghai Songcheng is located in the Shanghai World Expo Park, which used to be the factory of Shanghai Iron and Steel Third Factory. During the World Expo, it became the stage of the World Expo. And now, it has turned into a playground filled with laughter and joy.

Let's start with a 2.5-minute short video guide for everyone to learn more!

The glorious years and fighting spirit of Shanghai's steel workers in the past have been integrated into the stage story of "Shanghai's Eternal Love". Although Shasha has watched no less than ten performances, she is still full of expectations for Shanghai's eternal love this time. I can't wait to see what kind of spark the eternal love will ignite with this city where I have lived for more than ten years.

As the lead actor of Shanghai Songcheng, the performance of "Shanghai Eternal Love" is the primary content of visiting Shanghai Songcheng. Sasha will first present the stage she has filmed to everyone in the order of her performance.

Act 1: Tracing the Origins of Shanghai and Shanghai
The book 'Tracing the Origins of Shanghai' tells the origin of the name 'Shencheng' in Shanghai, depicting the heroic efforts of Emperor Shenjun in dredging the Huangpu River during the Warring States period. Huang Xie was one of the famous Four Young Masters of the Warring States period, known as Chunshen Jun. At that time, the Huangpu River was still an unnamed river, and due to sedimentation, the riverbed was too high and often flooded. Huang Xie led the people in dredging, cleared the river, and built dams, making this river beneficial to the people.
In order to commemorate him, the common people not only built temples for him, but also renamed this river Chunshen River, abbreviated as Shenjiang. Later, people referred to it as Shanghai in the name of Shen Dai.

The stage is based on beautiful scenery, with real and virtual scenes. The lighting effects are integrated with dance, making people feel as if they have passed through the fog of time and counted the past smoke and clouds of history.

Act 2: 1921
A city has its own character. The Eternal Love of Shanghai praises the historical responsibility of several generations of Shanghai people and the spiritual core of this great city with sincere emotions.

Presenting a gift to the 100th anniversary of the Party. The drama restores the historical background before and after the convening of a major conference, and reproduces the story of the struggle between the working class and the oppressors under the leadership of the Party a hundred years ago.
In the segment of 1921, he happened to experience the joys and sorrows from meeting his lover to the eternal separation between heaven and man, witnessed the solemn birth of the CPC, and witnessed the epoch-making changes in Chinese history.

Act Three: The Golden Age
The 'golden age' of Shanghai Beach was the undercurrent surging in the ten mile ocean market. In the joyful rhythm music, there are countless intrigues and scheming. In the music and dance of Bailemen, there are imprints of this city and its era.

And my favorite preserved program is the acrobatic show in the light and stars. A scroll like projection of the starry sky envelops the stage and audience, transforming the graceful postures of the dancers into silhouettes and projecting them into the eyes and hearts of every viewer. The beauty of light and shadow and the beauty of the body are presented in such a harmonious unity before our eyes.

This combines acrobatics, ballet and other forms of expression. Although it only lasts for a short song, it is truly super exciting. I dare not blink, afraid of missing any small details.

Act Four: Shanghai Family
The performance of 'Shanghai Family' is based on the old alleyways that are closest to Shanghai life. From the perspective of an ordinary Shanghai family, this vivid portrayal of the city's historical changes spanning over half a century is presented.

When Qiaoqiao, who had experienced the ups and downs of the past, became an old man who held her children and hung them up, she spent her whole life watching the passage of time in Shanghai. The story has evolved from a grand era to a heartwarming moment within a family.

Qiaoqiao's three children also devoted their youth to the wave of New China's construction, witnessing and participating in the great changes of the times in Shanghai and even China: going to the countryside, supporting the construction of the third line, leading the development of industrialization... Shanghai has contributed its own strength to the development of the country, and every worker is dedicating their youth and passion.
Especially restoring the bustling labor scene of the steel plant. Not only a tribute to the times and workers, but also a tribute to the former Shanghai Iron and Steel Plant where the theater is located. The former steel plant has become the stage of the World Expo Park and the Songcheng of Shanghai, embodying the spirit transmission on the stage. Time and space merge together here.

Amidst the cries of sales, the mobile vendors representing the memories of the old Shanghai people in the old alleyway appeared below the stage. Shuttle among the audience, making them feel like they have returned to their childhood.

Conclusion: The Wind Comes from the Sea
Artists from distant South America ignite the entire audience with surging enthusiasm, joyful and lively, full of rhythm!

From a person's name to a city's name, from a city to every person within it; From the dredging of a river to the soaring of a dragon, from the smoke and flames of gunpowder to the dazzling lights... One hour is too short to immerse oneself in it, and it ends before one can fully recover. It is both heart wrenching and leaves an endless aftertaste.
This timeless Shanghai story tells its own style. It is worth seeing for everyone who has integrated emotions and youth into this city.

In the past, Songcheng was a whole park, and it took a long time to walk through different parks, while Shanghai Songcheng folded various entertainment areas into a castle like structure. Moving step by step and changing shadows, we entered a time and space tunnel. The terrifying "Ghost Ship" and "Liaozhai Jinghun" from the previous moment were transported back to the old Shanghai beach in a second, and the next step was to a foreign country where merchants and customers gathered.
If I were to recommend another must see performance included in the ticket, it would be the 5D large-scale live action experience drama 'Great Earthquake', which is super stunning. The entire stage uses 5D high-tech methods to recreate the tragic scenes of the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12th, with mountains collapsing, houses collapsing, the entire theater and thousands of seats shaking strongly, and 3000 tons of floodwaters pouring down in an instant... One true story after another, touching scenes show the boundless love of the Chinese nation for earthquake relief.
And at the beginning, it will recruit live audiences to participate in stage performances and personally experience the shocking moments of the earthquake and rescue.

The opening is a beautiful and happy scene, with young couples taking wedding photos, mothers with children, and tour groups happily touring... Suddenly, the earth shakes, and all the actors are frozen in that moment.

PLA soldiers, firefighters, nurses, racing against time, heading against danger.

Especially the soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, they have given strength to the whole country with love and supported the hope of life with their shoulders.

If you have been to other Song cities, you must be familiar with the performance of 'Great Earthquake'. Some lucky audience tourists can transform into actors and participate in earthquake relief work, and can also receive a certificate of participation afterwards.

Once again, I would like to recommend the ballet of Cliff Theater, which transforms the Huangpu River scenery into a grand backdrop and perfectly blends the beautiful stage with the urban landscape. The 'little swans' on the mirror of the sky will bring a delightful artistic feast to people.

Amusement parks are inevitably filled with various activities that human cubs enjoy. The "WA Dinosaur" show is a favorite among kids, with exciting performances and interactive segments for children to participate in. The bubble show, magic show, and cute parrot interaction in the jungle also made the mythical beasts enjoy themselves and eager to come on stage to interact. If you come with children, don't miss the performances at Elf Valley, Bird Show Theater, and Forest Theater.

Tianjie is not only popular among children, but also a market for buying gifts. You may accidentally pass by a beautiful woman from the Western Regions, and at specific times, the entire street will be ignited by parade performances. In addition to Tianjie, you can also check in at places such as Crossroads, Magic Street, and Eternal Love Street.

Abdominal language:

Even bolder friends can dine in 'Ghost Ship'. I don't know if it will increase appetite or decrease appetite. If you go, make sure to tell me your feelings.

Every day in Songcheng, there is a program schedule. After arriving, watch some small programs. Some programs only have one show per day, while others have several shows, which can be arranged reasonably according to one's preferences and schedule.

Parrot Performance

How can summer be without water activities?

In addition to the main show "Eternal Love", the parent-child show "WA Dinosaur" and the meal show "Passionate Samba" are also super awesome! Including a three course Western cuisine. You can also choose the time flexibly. The price of the night show is very suitable, and you can enjoy the essence. This place is not only suitable for parent-child trips, best friend trips, and couple trips, but also for performances by single dogs. Don't you want to go and see it?

TIPS：
Address of the scenic area: 1750 Shibo Avenue, Shanghai (formerly known as Shibo Grand Stage)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-22:00 Saturday to Sunday 09:30-22:00;
Follow the official account of Songcheng Tourism and find "Shanghai Songcheng" in the ticket purchasing center. There are discounts for early purchases, and the proportion of cheap tickets is not small! However, the main thing is that when placing an order, be sure to check the performance times!

If scenic spots interpret the relationship between humans and nature, then museums build a bridge between humans and their hearts. There are many, many museums in Shanghai, many public museums that present the history and inheritance of the country and its people in a two-dimensional manner, creating a magnificent and awe inspiring atmosphere for visitors; And today I am going to recommend a private museum to you, which opens up the hearts and artistic views of collectors in front of like-minded people, just like old friends chatting over tea.
Taihui Life and Culture Park is the largest private museum in Shanghai, a huge space transformed from a factory building with an area of over 20000 square meters.

Passing through the plaque inscribed by Mr. Yu Qiuyu, the urban noise of the Magic City is locked outside the garden. The entire cultural park was renovated from the original factory, but it has rockeries, waterfalls, meandering water, and flowing cups, creating a beautiful scenery everywhere, reminiscent of the winding paths of Jiangnan gardens.

Behind the winding path, there is nothing more than the universe. In the four corners of the original factory, there were eight authentic old houses that were relocated from Anhui, Jiangxi and other places as a whole. Bringing the essence of traditional culture across thousands of miles and ancient and modern times. The classic structure of Huizhou architecture blends seamlessly with modern factory architecture, complementing each other perfectly. Bringing the essence of traditional Chinese culture, the subtle and elegant lifestyle of ancient people, and the tranquil and natural way of life, to modern audiences in an appropriate way. No wonder this place is regarded as a classic of factory renovation.

Sumeru is the world, and Vajra hides the universe. The core of Taihui Life Culture Park is the Diamond Museum. As a Buddhist term, 'Vajra' refers to the indestructible and irreplaceable Dharma that cannot be destroyed or replaced in Mahayana Buddhist scriptures. Such a beautiful blessing, used to name the museum that houses the treasures of the world, is also appropriate. Here, there are over 40000 rare collections of various art pieces, including cultural relics, calligraphy and painting, sculpture, contemporary art, stone carving, cultural relics, ancient architecture, and more. Classified into ten major exhibition halls, including the Tea Museum, Oil Painting Museum, Maritime Painting School Museum, Watercolor Museum, Glass Art Museum, Sculpture Museum, Crystal Museum, Ancient Stone Carving Museum, Jade Museum, and Lin Exhibition Hall, various themed exhibitions, famous artist exhibitions, and special exhibitions are held year-round.




Tea Museum: The timeless fragrance that blends water into the soul

Crystal Pavilion: Crystal Clear, Linglong Heart

Do you know about the universe depicted by the master at the Sea Painting School?

Oil Painting Gallery: The Artistic Charm of the Illusion of Great Men's Poetry

Jade Pavilion: The beauty of nature awaits even more exquisite craftsmanship

Sculpture Gallery: The Artistic Power that Reveals the Inner Heart

Tea Tasting Event: Dancing Elves in the Hands of Tea Fairy
A leaf, falling into the water, changed the taste of the water, and thus tea was born.
Visiting each museum one by one makes one feel thirsty. Especially after visiting the Tea Museum, where there are abundant tea cellars and a gene pool of hundreds of tea mountains. Then come with me to the tea room in the museum and appreciate how these lively tea leaves transform into a intoxicating tea aroma in the hands of the legendary tea fairy.

Visiting museums, you will always discover tea elements. This magical leaf seems to be the soul of this place. When boiling water is poured into the pot, the curly tea leaves will exult like a reborn spirit, mixing the fragrant essence of nature into the water, scattering it into the air, and forgetting the customs when smelling it. Taking a light sip of amber tea soup, the heat flows into the throat, and the fragrance seems to permeate every pore from the depths of the heart to the whole body. Worry and clear thoughts, as if there is Zen music in my ears.

The fragrance of tea dissipated, and what I realized was this casual attitude that was largely hidden in the market. When the fast pace of the city forces us to let go of a lot, it also burdens us with more.
Perhaps those who pay attention to their inner selves, treat themselves well, and are better at living will be rewarded with the most comfortable life.

More Tips

1. Ticket price:
The admission ticket to the Diamond Museum is 100 yuan per person, and there is a discount for purchasing tickets on the OTA platform. You can place an order online in advance.
In addition to museum visits, there are also irregular study and meditation activities. It is recommended that interested babies pay attention to the official website in advance.

2. Free ticket policy:
a. Children under 6 years old (inclusive) are free of charge. Children under 1.2 meters in height (inclusive) are eligible for free admission
b. Elderly people aged 70 and above (with original ID card) are free of charge
c. Retired cadres (with retirement certificate) are free of charge.
d. Disabled persons (with disability identification) are free of charge.

3. Opening hours
9: 30-17:30 PM (Tuesday to Sunday)

4. Transportation:
Recommend driving there.
It is recommended to take a taxi to the Wildlife Park Station on Metro Line 16 for public transportation.

The China Maritime Museum, and riding the wind, can break through the waves

The Shanghai China Maritime Museum, themed around "navigation" and based on "museums", is definitely a great place to visit. Not only can children learn about the six major exhibition halls of maritime history, ships, navigation and ports, maritime and maritime safety, seafarers, and military navigation together, but there are also two special exhibition areas for fishing boats and fishing, and maritime sports and leisure, which can be visited from opening to closing.

As soon as you enter, you will be attracted by the treasure of the town hall here, a huge wooden boat imitating the Ming Dynasty. Combined with the sails of the ship, it is at least three stories tall. Such a massive object cannot be transported from the outside to the museum, so this ship was built together with the museum.
The construction of the entire ship is very exquisite, and most importantly, compared to many decorations, tourists can board and observe up close.
In addition, there is a video playback area that provides a detailed explanation of how this giant ship was built.

The three story sail hall is mainly used for maritime technology exhibitions

And the handmade crafts booth that children love, volunteers from Tongji University's Navigation Department not only taught Duoduo how to make ocean drift bottles, but also explained many common knowledge about the ocean that we don't understand. Crush each small glass bead into a flocculent shape using a needle tube. There are three colors of the ocean: deep blue, light green, and transparent, as well as various small shells and starfish that match them.

Among the six major exhibition halls, our favorite is the second floor Navigation and Port Hall, which mainly showcases the marine environment, various instruments and meters used to ensure ship navigation from ancient times to the present, including geological navigation, astronomical navigation, radio navigation, etc. At the same time, a large number of cultural relics and physical objects reflecting ports and waterways were displayed.
Through a simple model, let everyone understand the busy maritime operations.

The hydrophilic platform on the first floor is an outdoor experience area where you can experience the joy of a children's sailboat. The 10 minute OP sailing experience jointly launched by the China Maritime Museum and Haishang Sailors is very popular among children, and it is free during the Life Festival. Don't miss the opportunity.

Museums often have temporary exhibitions with different themes for each issue. Sometimes the exhibition is very exciting and worth looking forward to!

More practical information:
admission ticket
Adult 50 yuan; Students from primary, secondary, and tertiary schools can pay 25 yuan with their student ID card; Elderly people aged 60 and above can pay 10 yuan with valid identification documents; Children with a height of 1.4 meters or less (accompanied by parents) are free to visit.
Opening Hours
9: 00-16:00 (Admission stops at 15:30); Closed on Mondays, except for holidays.
Traffic information
Subway Line
Take Metro Line 16 and get off at Dishuihu Station. Take the 1096 bus again.
Self driving route
Outer Ring Road S20 (towards Pudong Airport) → Turn onto S2 Expressway (towards Donghai Bridge) → Exit at Dishui Lake to China Maritime Museum.

Baoyan Amusement Park, a carnival with children

Baoyan Amusement Park has several stores in Shanghai and Suzhou, and this time we are traveling to its flagship store, located on Urban Road in Minhang District. Baoyan Amusement Park is a brand new immersive indoor theme park tailored for Chinese tourists, and it is also the first indoor temperature controlled water park in Magic City. The area of the 5-story building is 20000 square meters, and from morning opening to closing, there is simply not enough time to play in one day.

The castle like appearance of Baoyan Amusement Park will immediately take you to a fairy tale world. There is an area on the first floor with 5D, 7D, and 9D cinemas, which have screenings in the morning and afternoon. It is said to be super great. However, Duo Duo is not interested and should be more favored by male babies. As soon as she sees such a slide, she goes crazy. Although she is only 5 years old, she is extremely brave and dares even a 90 degree right angle slide.

The most attractive thing about the second floor area is the ocean ball. Duo Duo had never seen so many balls before and was so excited that he buried himself. Actually, not only is she happy, but even I am so excited that I can't control myself.

The 3rd and 4th floors have been connected, making it the core area of the entire amusement park, a temperature controlled water park. After changing into swimsuits, Duoduo likes to challenge difficult projects, and the spiral slide meets her requirements. Each slide has a staff member to guide children on how to slide correctly and avoid potential injuries. The excitement level of each slide is also different. Many adults will scream when they slide down, but some children enjoy this fun very much.

The height of the rainbow slide is much lower than that of the spiral slide, making it more suitable for younger children. There are many cute water spray facilities in the lake exploration area. After playing, you can take your children to enjoy the parent-child sauna and take a comfortable bath.

The 5th floor is the outdoor area on the rooftop, where you can venture into the Jurassic period and see several dinosaurs that can both move and cry, vividly and vividly. The outdoor climbing is long and fun. The grass skating area must be accompanied by parents.

In the scorching summer, I finally don't have to worry about where to take my child. Not hot, not sunny, fun, interesting, that's Baoyan Paradise.

More practical information (flagship store):
Store Address: No. 11, Lane 3825, Dushi Road, Minhang District
Business Hours:
10: 30-19:30 (Monday to Friday); The water park is open from 12:00 to 17:00
9: 30-20:30 (Saturday to Sunday); Water park opening hours 11:00-19:00
Ticket Price:
398 yuan (one large and one small), 498 yuan (two large and one small)
Recharge 5000 yuan and enjoy a 40% discount, 160 yuan (one large and one small), 200 yuan (two large and one small)

Kind reminder:
For the safety of babies, some projects require wearing long clothes, pants, and socks
2. You must change into a swimsuit when entering the pool
After purchasing the ticket, there is no limit to the number of entries and exits on the same day, but remember to ask the staff for a wristband as proof.
There are many experiential activities and performances in the park. Interested friends should remember to plan their time.

Peace Hotel, a hotel, the history of a city

Speaking of where to stay, I would definitely recommend the Peace Hotel, which best represents the former glory of old Shanghai. Formerly known as the "First Building of the Far East", it is located on the banks of the Huangpu River, at the intersection of the Bund and Nanjing Road. The huge green copper triangular roof is a prominent part of the Bund skyline and is the most prominent landmark building on the Bund. Director Wong Kar wai, the soon to be released film "Blooming Flowers" starts with the Peace Hotel.

The founder of the hotel was Sir Victor Sassoon, who was born into a Jewish aristocratic family in England and received a very high-quality education. He was left footed and disabled due to his participation in the Royal Air Force during World War I. He arrived in the Eastern colonies, first in Mumbai and then in Shanghai, gradually taking over the Sassoon family business. In 1924, he inherited and became the head of the family company, and finally established the foundation of the enterprise after officially moving to Shanghai in 1931.

The founder of the hotel was Sir Victor Sassoon, who was born into a Jewish aristocratic family in England and received a very high-quality education. He was left footed and disabled due to his participation in the Royal Air Force during World War I. He arrived in the Eastern colonies, first in Mumbai and then in Shanghai, gradually taking over the Sassoon family business. In 1924, he inherited and became the head of the family company, and finally established the foundation of the enterprise after officially moving to Shanghai in 1931.

The most luxurious suite in the hotel is the Sassoon Presidential Suite. In addition, the most famous Nine Nations Suite, these 178 square meter suites respect the cultural styles of different countries, including Indian Suite, British Suite, Chinese Suite, American Suite, French Suite, Italian Suite, Spanish Suite, Japanese and German Suite.

For decades, these suites have hosted countless VIPs, diplomatic leaders, explorers, travelers, local or Shanghai based aristocrats, celebrities, scholars, artists, and stars - elites from all over the world gather here. The Huamao Hotel, which was attended by celebrities from all walks of life, was praised as the "first floor of the Far East" at that time, with the most luxurious and artistic decoration. The Sassoon Presidential Suite and the Nine Nation Suite embody Sir Sassoon's international vision of embracing diversity in the 1930s.

Today, in addition to the restoration of hardware facilities, even the previous aristocratic life has been restored. Come to the Peace Hotel, cross time and space, experience the charm of another era, and savor the extraordinary nobility.

As a tourist city, there are really many fun places in Shanghai. What Sasha likes are destinations that fit the temperament and history of the city, reflecting the overall urban style through a courtyard or a first floor.
Do you like any of these sincere recommendations? Why not add it to your travel favorites? In this big city, perhaps we can meet unexpectedly at one of our favorite locations.