Attractions Travel and Tourism Shanghai China

Lists sites for or about places of scenic, natural, or entertainment interest to visitors and residents of the area. This includes specific types of attractions such as amusement parks, haunted houses, zoos and aquariums.

• Shanghai Zoo - The zoo exhibits more than 6,000 animals indigenous to China, 600 of which are rare and include the giant panda, golden-haired monkey and the South China tiger. The animals, facilities, photos and summaries of research.
  
• Shanghai Ocean Aquarium - The SOA is divided into 9 different thematic zones, with a collection of more than 450 species of aquatic animals from five continents and four oceans. Information on the exhibits, ticketing, education and news centre.
  
• Shanghai Wild Animal Park (SWAP) - Located in the Pudong New Area, the park contains about 10,000 animals with over 200 species. Information on facilities, research, reservations and how to get there. [Also in Japanese and Korean]
  
• Shanghai Science and Technology Museum - The museum includes 12 exhibition halls and 6 media theaters including IMAX 3D, IMAX Dome, IWERKS 4D and Digistar Space Theaters resulting in the largest scientific theater city in Asia. Visitor information includes services, activities, news and events,
  
• Jade Buddha Monastery - Monastery housing 2 large Buddhas. Includes the history, a map of the complex and an overview of the successive abbots.
  
• Shanghai Maglev Train - Magnetic levitation train operating between Pudong International Airport and Longyang Road station attaining a top speed of 270 miles/hour making it the fastest commercial train in the world. Includes background information, schedules and rates, company p
  
• Yuyuan Garden - Built for the parents of Pan Yunduan, a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Descriptions of the 6 main scenic areas including pavilions and sculpted gardens.
  
  

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