Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is located at No. 166 Yinfei Road, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. As a national 4A - level tourist attraction, it is a large - scale ocean - themed park integrating marine life exhibition, themed amusement experience and popular science education dissemination. With "marine culture" as its core, the park combines immersive experience, interactive amusement and popular science research functions, and has built five themed zones, namely Mermaid Bay, Polar Town, Ice and Snow Kingdom, Undersea Wonder and Ocean Tribe, with an overall style featuring both a dreamlike atmosphere and a popular science - oriented nature. Covering a total area of about 29.7 hectares (445 mu) and a total floor area of approximately 147,000 square meters, the park boasts six animal exhibition venues including the Antarctic Penguin Pavilion and the Marine Mammal Discovery Pavilion, more than ten dynamic amusement facilities such as Volcano Rafting and Dolphin Roller Coaster, as well as four large - scale theaters and two special - effects cinemas. It has become a landmark marine cultural and tourism destination in the Yangtze River Delta region.
History and Culture
The construction of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park started in 2015. Invested and built by Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Co., Ltd., with a total investment of about 3 billion yuan, the park aims to fill the gap of large - scale ocean - themed parks in Shanghai and promote the development of the cultural and tourism industry in the Lingang New Area. It officially started trial operation on November 16, 2018 and opened fully on April 16, 2019. Since its opening, it has quickly become a new landmark of cultural and tourism in Shanghai by virtue of its abundant marine biological resources and distinctive amusement projects.
As a national 4A - level scenic spot, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park has always taken "spreading marine culture and protecting marine ecology" as its mission. It has created a series of brand activities named "Haichang Marine Popular Science Classroom" and carries out popular science work such as polar animal breeding and marine biological protection in cooperation with marine scientific research institutions. The Antarctic Penguin Pavilion in the park has successfully bred several emperor penguin and Adélie penguin chicks, filling the technical gap in polar penguin breeding in the Yangtze River Delta region. Meanwhile, the park regularly holds themed events like the "Marine Culture Festival" and the "Polar Ice and Snow Festival", which deeply integrate marine culture with leisure and entertainment as well as popular science education, making the park an important carrier for the dissemination of marine culture in Shanghai.
Major Attractions
Mermaid Bay
Located at the entrance of the park, Mermaid Bay is fully integrated with marine characteristics. Its main functions include establishing the park's image, passenger flow distribution, management services and souvenir shopping. Covering an area of about 23,000 square meters, the zone has main buildings such as the entrance visitor service center and themed souvenir shops, along with two supporting catering outlets.
Polar Town
Situated to the south of Mermaid Bay, Polar Town adopts the architectural style of a Nordic town. All the venues here have a harmonious and unified style and form a cohesive Christmas Square. The transition between buildings and space is smooth, and all the shops and catering outlets conform to the themes of "polar regions, Christmas and festivals".
Antarctic Penguin Pavilion
As one of the core venues of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, the Antarctic Penguin Pavilion covers a floor area of about 5,000 square meters and simulates the ecological environment of the Antarctic polar regions. It is divided into two major areas: the Penguin Exhibition Area and the Popular Science Interaction Area. The pavilion houses more than 200 Antarctic penguins of various species, including emperor penguins, Adélie penguins and gentoo penguins, among which the number of emperor penguin groups ranks among the top in domestic theme parks. Equipped with a professional temperature-control system, the venue maintains a low-temperature environment of -5°C to 0°C all year round, restoring the ice-snow landscape of the Antarctic. Visitors can watch penguins resting on the ice and swimming freely in the water through panoramic glass windows, and also learn about the living habits of penguins and polar ecological protection knowledge via popular science display boards.
Marine Mammal Discovery Pavilion
Situated in the Polar Town themed area, the Marine Mammal Discovery Pavilion covers a floor area of about 3,000 square meters and features "immersive interaction". It showcases various marine mammals such as sea lions, seals and walruses. With an open design, the venue allows visitors to observe the underwater behavior of marine mammals through underwater viewing windows, and also participate in experience projects like "feeding sea lions" and "interacting with walruses". The pavilion houses about 50 sea lions of various species including California sea lions, Steller sea lions and South American sea lions. Daily scheduled sea mammal popular science lectures and behavior demonstrations are held here, allowing visitors to gain a close-up understanding of the living habits of marine mammals.
Iceberg Arctic Pavilion
The Iceberg Arctic Pavilion is a comprehensive venue integrating exhibition, performance and amusement, covering a floor area of about 8,000 square meters with an overall shape simulating the form of an Arctic iceberg. The pavilion showcases rare Arctic animals including belugas, polar bears, Arctic wolves and Arctic foxes. Among them, the beluga exhibition area has a giant tank of over 1,000 cubic meters. Visitors can take the "Time Cable Car" to overlook the swimming belugas, or immerse themselves in watching the activities of polar bears through the underwater tunnel. The "Beluga Love" performance in the venue is a classic performing arts project of the park, staged daily to showcase the tacit cooperation between belugas and trainers.
Volcano Rafting
Located in the volcano-themed area, Volcano Rafting is the park's iconic dynamic amusement project with a track length of about 800 meters and a total duration of about 5 minutes. The project takes "volcano adventure" as its theme, where visitors ride special rafts to navigate through waterways simulating volcanic eruption scenes, experiencing thrills such as diving, spinning and splashing. With a maximum drop of about 12 meters, it is suitable for visitors over 1.1 meters tall and has become a popular attraction for parent-child entertainment and adventure experiences.
Dolphin Roller Coaster
The Dolphin Roller Coaster is a large-scale roller coaster project in Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, with a track length of about 1,200 meters, a maximum speed of up to 90 kilometers per hour, and a total experience duration of about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Inspired by the leaping motion of dolphins, the roller coaster track winds through marine-themed buildings, including multiple diving, flipping and spinning tracks. It is the most exciting amusement project in the park, restricted to visitors over 1.4 meters tall.
Undersea World Pavilion
With a floor area of about 10,000 square meters, the Undersea World Pavilion features a 155-meter-long underwater tunnel, one of the longest underwater tunnels in East China. Made of acrylic panoramic glass, the tunnel allows visitors to 360° view over 500 species and tens of thousands of marine fish, including whale sharks, mantas and giant groupers. The pavilion also has the "Mermaid Fairy Tale" underwater performing arts project, where divers dressed as mermaids swim with the fish, staged multiple times daily to create a dreamy underwater scene.
Skylight Cinema
Located in the Undersea Wonder themed area, the Skylight Cinema is the first marine-themed skylight cinema in China, with a total screen area of about 3,000 square meters, capable of accommodating 500 audiences simultaneously. The cinema adopts a fully enclosed spherical screen and plays the original marine-themed film "Sea of Time and Space", which has a duration of about 15 minutes. Through naked-eye 3D technology, it allows visitors to have an immersive experience of the marine fantasy journey from the deep sea to the polar regions.
Travel Route
Classic One-Day Tour Route:
Morning (9:00 entry): Mermaid Bay photo check-in → Antarctic Penguin Pavilion (penguin viewing + popular science lecture, about 40 minutes) → Marine Mammal Discovery Pavilion (interactive feeding, about 30 minutes) → Iceberg Arctic Pavilion (watching the 10:30 "Beluga Love" performance, about 20 minutes) → Taking the Time Cable Car to tour the park (about 15 minutes);
Noon (12:00): Dining at the Food Street in Polar Town (about 1 hour);
Afternoon (13:00): Undersea World Pavilion (walking through the underwater tunnel + watching the 13:30 "Mermaid Fairy Tale" performance, about 1 hour) → Experience Volcano Rafting (about 30 minutes) → Dolphin Roller Coaster (about 20 minutes) → Skylight Cinema to watch "Sea of Time and Space" (15:00 session, about 15 minutes);
Evening (16:30): Going to the volcano stage to watch the "Ocean Dream Light and Shadow Show" warm-up performance → Watching the "Blue Star Team" Mecha Parade at 17:30 (about 20 minutes) → Watching the "Sea Fireworks Show" at Mermaid Bay at 19:00 (only held on weekends and legal holidays, about 15 minutes).
Travel Tips
- Time Arrangement: It is advisable to enter the park at 9:00 when it opens to avoid long queues for popular attractions (Volcano Rafting and Dolphin Roller Coaster) during the peak hours from 10:00 to 14:00;
- Dressing Suggestions: Prepare disposable raincoats for Volcano Rafting. Wear comfortable sports shoes. Bring sun-protection products in summer and keep warm against the wind in winter;
- Show Reservation: Core performances such as "Beluga Love" and "Mermaid Fairy Tale" can be reserved through the official Mini Program of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park to avoid missing the shows;
- Children's Experience: Children under 1.1 meters can enjoy mild attractions like the Coral and Jellyfish Pavilion and the Marine Cute Pet Pavilion. The park provides stroller rental services;
- Catering Options: There are multiple catering areas in the park, such as the Food Street in Polar Town and the Mermaid Bay Restaurant. You can bring a small amount of snacks and drinking water with you;
Notes
- Ticket Verification: Real - name ticketing is implemented. You need to bring the original ID card of the ticket purchaser to enter the park by swiping the card or facial recognition;
- Ride Restrictions: Each amusement ride has height restrictions. Volcano Rafting is only for visitors over 1.1 meters tall, and Dolphin Roller Coaster is restricted to those over 1.4 meters. Specific details are subject to the park's official announcement;
- Animal Protection: Feeding animals in the venues is prohibited except in designated feeding areas. Do not tap the glass or make loud noises to disturb the animals;
- Luggage Storage: Locker services are available at the park entrance. It is recommended that you carry valuables with you;
- Safety Instructions: When taking rides such as roller coasters and rafts, fasten your seat belt as required. Do not carry items that are easy to drop, such as mobile phones and cameras;
- Weather Impact: Some outdoor amusement rides will be suspended in case of bad weather like thunderstorms and strong winds. Specific notices will be announced via the park's broadcast;
- Drone Ban: Flying drones is prohibited throughout the park. If you need to take photos, you must apply to the park management in advance;
- Children Supervision: Minors under 12 years old must be accompanied by adults when entering the park. Keep an eye on children at all times during the visit to prevent them from getting lost.
Transportation
- Metro: Take Shanghai Metro Line 16 to Lingang Avenue Station, transfer to Lingang Bus Route 1135 or 1077 to Yinfei Road Bus Station, and then walk for about 5 minutes to reach the park entrance;
- Bus: From downtown Shanghai, take the Longgang Express or Yangshan Special Line to Lingang Avenue Hub Station, then transfer to a Lingang Bus to the park;
- Self - driving: Navigate to "Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Parking Lot";
- Tourist Shuttle Bus: Direct tourist shuttle buses to the park are available at Shanghai Railway Station, People's Square and Longyang Road Metro Station. The buses depart from 8:00 to 10:00 every day, and the return trips are from 16:00 to 18:00;
- Taxi: It takes about 8 minutes by taxi from Lingang Avenue Metro Station to the park.
Opening Hours
Regular Opening Hours: 9:30-18:00 from Monday to Friday (admission stops at 17:00); 9:00-20:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays (admission stops at 19:00).
Special Period Adjustments: During the summer vacation (July 1st - August 31st), the park is open from 9:00 to 21:00 every day (admission stops at 20:00). On legal holidays such as the Spring Festival and National Day, the opening hours are 8:30-20:30 (admission stops at 19:30). In the off - season (November - February of the next year), the opening hours may be adjusted to 10:00-17:30 on some weekdays. Specific information is subject to the park's official announcement.
Performance Times: Core performances (Beluga Love, Mermaid Fairy Tale) are staged at 10:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 17:00 every day (the number of shows will be reduced in the off - season). The Mecha Parade is held twice a day at 15:00 and 17:30. The Sea Fireworks Show is only held at 19:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, lasting about 15 minutes.
Tickets
The ticket price is 339 yuan per person. You can search for the official WeChat Service Account "上海海昌海洋公园" to get the latest updates or buy tickets online.
Online Booking
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