Scenic spot introduction:

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is one of the largest man-made seawater aquariums in the world. The aquarium is located at No. 1388, Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China, close to the Oriental Pearl Tower. It covers an area of about 13,000 square meters and has a total construction area of more than 20,000 square meters. The building layout is like a pyramid, and the entire building consists of two buildings: the main aquarium building and the auxiliary building. "Crossing the five continents through the world of water" is the exhibition theme of the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. The exhibition space of the aquarium uses decorations, themes, patterns and sound to show the geographical and cultural features of the countries of origin of fish in different regions. It receives an average of more than 1 million visitors from all over the world each year and has been awarded the title of "Popular Science Education Base" by the country and Shanghai.

Attractions distribution:

There are 28 large-scale themed biological exhibition areas in the museum, divided into China , South America , Australia , Africa , Southeast Asia , Cold water area , Polar Regions , Coastal Area , Coastal Area , Special Exhibition Area There are ten exhibition areas. There are more than 450 species, more than 12,000 rare fish and endangered rare creatures from five continents and four oceans. The most distinctive one is the South American Electric eel , Australia Freshwater sawfish and Archerfish , Antarctica penguin etc., as well as the museum's treasure grass Sea Dragon The aquarium also has a 155-meter-long, longest underwater tunnel One of them is to make tourists feel as if they are actually there.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Science tour, marine life museum
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

The residents of Shanghai Ocean Aquarium have fixed "meal" times. Divers will present these wonderful moments to tourists at different times. You can check the feeding time before going:

Harbor seal Cold water area ): 9:45-9:55 am and 14:15-14:25 pm

penguin Polar Regions ): 10:00-10:15 a.m. and 14:30-14:45 p.m.

Open Ocean ( Deep Sea Area ): 10:30-10:45 a.m. and 15:00-15:15 p.m.

Ocean of Fish-Silver Whirlwind ( Deep Sea Area ): 10:50-11:00 am, 15:20-15:30 pm

Shark Bay Deep Sea Area ): 10:50-11:10 am, 15:20-15:40 pm

Note: Due to the daily habits of aquatic animals, feeding times may be changed without prior notice to guests.

Tour route:

Visitors can take the bus from the first floor entrance escalator Go straight to the third floor to start your tour of the aquarium:

Special Exhibition Area China → Ocean Classroom→ South America Australia (pass escalator Go down to the second floor) → Australia Africa Cold water area Polar Regions Coastal Area (pass escalator Go down to the second basement floor) → Deep Sea Area underwater tunnel (Return one level) → Ocean Memories Gift Shop and Fast-food restaurant , completing the entire tour.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Ocean Memories Gift Shop The gifts on display are dazzling. The products are ocean-themed and uniquely designed. There are plush products, crystal products, various toys, decorations, stationery, clothing and special photography.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Shanghai > Pudong New Area

How to get there:

Rail: Take Metro Line 2 towards Pudong International Airport, get off at Lujiazui Station, exit 1, and walk 200 meters to Shanghai Ocean Aquarium.

Bus routes: Take Bus No. 81, 82, 85, 583, 774, 795, 798, 799, 870, 961, 971, 985, 992, 993, or 996 to reach the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Oceanarium Ticket Prices:

Adult ticket: 160 yuan

Children's ticket: 110 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

[Off-season] 9:00-18:00

[Peak season] 9:00-21:00

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