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Shanghai
Shanghai is a breath-taking city. Its gigantic towers of glass and steel, designed by the great names of modern world architecture – and including the most famous, the Oriental Pearl, which towers above the business district – all give Shanghai its futuristic look. Divided by the Hangpu river into Puxi, its left bank, and Pudong, its right bank, it’s also a historical city with influences and traditions which can be seen in People’s Square, or as you walk up the famous Bund, or as you discover the beautiful bird market. Welcome to this exciting city!
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Shanghai.
Novotel Atlantis Shanghai
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Shanghai.
Novotel Atlantis Shanghai
2010
The year the whole world will look towards Shanghai as it organises the World Exhibition.
468
The height in metres of the Oriental Pearl, the third highest television tower in the world. You can go as high as 350m for a dizzying view.
6,300
The length in km of the Yangzi Jiang, the third longest river in the world after the Amazon and the Nile. The Huangpu joins it about 30 km from Shanghai.
Kids’voyage’s special treats
Da Tong Lu Tea Market
Enter the gates of Daton Lu Tea Market and encounter one of the most important traditions in China. It’s located in a huge hall where you’ll discover the best blends from the Shanghai region and other provinces. Unequalled quality, exceptional fragrances and unforgettable tasting sessions in a very colourful atmosphere!
170 An Yuan Road – Tel: (+86) 21 6266 3668
Open all day every day
Jinjiang Park
In the centre of the city and reachable by underground, this park is the perfect place to unwind with the children. With its roller-coasters, its rides – from traditional to state-of-the-art – and its big wheel which will take you up over a hundred metres, this is the place for thrills!
201 Hongmei Lu – Tel: (+86) 21 6468 0844
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
The Portman-Shangai Center Theatre
China has one of the most famous circuses in the world, to rival that of Moscow. In the purest of Chinese tradition, you will see, aerobatics displays which are simply breath-taking. Shows which parents and children will love.
1376 Nanjing Xilu – Tel: (+86) 21 6279 8948
For information about programme times, call the theatre
Enter the gates of Daton Lu Tea Market and encounter one of the most important traditions in China. It’s located in a huge hall where you’ll discover the best blends from the Shanghai region and other provinces. Unequalled quality, exceptional fragrances and unforgettable tasting sessions in a very colourful atmosphere!
170 An Yuan Road – Tel: (+86) 21 6266 3668
Open all day every day
Jinjiang Park
In the centre of the city and reachable by underground, this park is the perfect place to unwind with the children. With its roller-coasters, its rides – from traditional to state-of-the-art – and its big wheel which will take you up over a hundred metres, this is the place for thrills!
201 Hongmei Lu – Tel: (+86) 21 6468 0844
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
The Portman-Shangai Center Theatre
China has one of the most famous circuses in the world, to rival that of Moscow. In the purest of Chinese tradition, you will see, aerobatics displays which are simply breath-taking. Shows which parents and children will love.
1376 Nanjing Xilu – Tel: (+86) 21 6279 8948
For information about programme times, call the theatre
Museums and exhibitions
Shangai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
An exceptional place to visit where you will discover the future of Shanghai over five floors. Using incredible scale models, virtual images and simulation consoles, the city unveils its plans for the years to come. The projections and models are mind-boggling, such as the huge 40 square metre construction on the fourth floor. A great visit for the whole family!
100 Renmin Dadao – Tel: +(86) 21 6372 2077
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
Shanghai Museum
A very modern history museum that tells the history of China and Shanghai. Unbelievably rich collections which will show you bronze objects, statues, porcelain, china, paintings and calligraphy. Youngsters will especially like the beautiful costumes and masks which coming from theatres all over China.
201 Renmin Dadao – Tel: (+86) 21 6372 3500
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
Jade Buddha Temple
This temple owes its name to a superb white jade Buddha that was brought back from Burma in 1882. This temple is a unique opportunity to see the character at the root of Chinese culture. Walking round the temple, you’ll see another Buddha – this time lying down – and a third one of a truly impressive size.
170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai
Open every day from 8am to noon and from 1pm to 4.30pm
An exceptional place to visit where you will discover the future of Shanghai over five floors. Using incredible scale models, virtual images and simulation consoles, the city unveils its plans for the years to come. The projections and models are mind-boggling, such as the huge 40 square metre construction on the fourth floor. A great visit for the whole family!
100 Renmin Dadao – Tel: +(86) 21 6372 2077
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
Shanghai Museum
A very modern history museum that tells the history of China and Shanghai. Unbelievably rich collections which will show you bronze objects, statues, porcelain, china, paintings and calligraphy. Youngsters will especially like the beautiful costumes and masks which coming from theatres all over China.
201 Renmin Dadao – Tel: (+86) 21 6372 3500
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
Jade Buddha Temple
This temple owes its name to a superb white jade Buddha that was brought back from Burma in 1882. This temple is a unique opportunity to see the character at the root of Chinese culture. Walking round the temple, you’ll see another Buddha – this time lying down – and a third one of a truly impressive size.
170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai
Open every day from 8am to noon and from 1pm to 4.30pm
Some good places for a family meal
Guxiang Tesi Hundun
Don’t walk past this restaurant which offers more than 50 varieties of hundun, the famous Chinese ravioli! Hard to choose from the fantastic menu, but guaranteed good times for all the family.
716 Hankou – Tel: (+86) 21 6360 8494
Open every day 24/7
Planet Shangai
In between sightseeing, children will love going for pasta or hamburgers… with a Chinese twist!
1428 Huaihai Zhonglu – Tel: (+86) 21 6473 5996
Open every day from 10.30am to 1am
Crystal Jade
For the traditional steamed dishes which are so typical of China and Shanghai, this is the place to go to. An immense choice of dishes and a real delight for all.
Xin Tian di Plaza – Tel: (+86) 6385 8752
Open every day from 5pm
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels wish you an excellent stay in Shanghai.
Don’t walk past this restaurant which offers more than 50 varieties of hundun, the famous Chinese ravioli! Hard to choose from the fantastic menu, but guaranteed good times for all the family.
716 Hankou – Tel: (+86) 21 6360 8494
Open every day 24/7
Planet Shangai
In between sightseeing, children will love going for pasta or hamburgers… with a Chinese twist!
1428 Huaihai Zhonglu – Tel: (+86) 21 6473 5996
Open every day from 10.30am to 1am
Crystal Jade
For the traditional steamed dishes which are so typical of China and Shanghai, this is the place to go to. An immense choice of dishes and a real delight for all.
Xin Tian di Plaza – Tel: (+86) 6385 8752
Open every day from 5pm
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels wish you an excellent stay in Shanghai.
Zoos, aquariums, parks and gardens
Shanghai Shuizuguan – Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Opened in 2002 very close to the Oriental Pearl, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium makes an unforgettable day out for the whole family. It’s organised into nine theme areas spread over four levels and its 20,000 sq metres make it one of the largest in the world! All sea species are there and children particularly love the huge ray tank. Your visit culminates in a series of five glass tunnels – for a total of 155 metres of undersea viewing. A unique marine experience.
158 Yincheng Bei Lu – Tel: (+86) 21 5877 9988
Open every day from 9am to 9pm
Shanghai Zoological Park
A sure winner for a day out with the children where they’ll discover thousands of animals, including giant pandas – the true symbol of Chinese wildlife – and the very rare tigers of southern China. The diversity of the animal inhabitants is unique, as is the educational way in which they’re presented.
23 Hongqiao Lu – Tel: (+86) 21 6268 7775
Open every day from 6am to 6pm
Yuyuan Garden
A floral masterpiece! As they walk a real maze of footpaths, youngsters and parents alike will be fascinated by this very old Chinese garden which offers the perfect place to relax. Rivers and basins, wooden bridges, trompe l’œils, a moon-shaped gate and superb bonsais: the décor is fabulous, and all in a restful Zen atmosphere. Don’t miss it.
173 Yuyuan Road – Tel: (+86) 21 6326 0830
Open every day from 8.30am to 5.30pm
Opened in 2002 very close to the Oriental Pearl, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium makes an unforgettable day out for the whole family. It’s organised into nine theme areas spread over four levels and its 20,000 sq metres make it one of the largest in the world! All sea species are there and children particularly love the huge ray tank. Your visit culminates in a series of five glass tunnels – for a total of 155 metres of undersea viewing. A unique marine experience.
158 Yincheng Bei Lu – Tel: (+86) 21 5877 9988
Open every day from 9am to 9pm
Shanghai Zoological Park
A sure winner for a day out with the children where they’ll discover thousands of animals, including giant pandas – the true symbol of Chinese wildlife – and the very rare tigers of southern China. The diversity of the animal inhabitants is unique, as is the educational way in which they’re presented.
23 Hongqiao Lu – Tel: (+86) 21 6268 7775
Open every day from 6am to 6pm
Yuyuan Garden
A floral masterpiece! As they walk a real maze of footpaths, youngsters and parents alike will be fascinated by this very old Chinese garden which offers the perfect place to relax. Rivers and basins, wooden bridges, trompe l’œils, a moon-shaped gate and superb bonsais: the décor is fabulous, and all in a restful Zen atmosphere. Don’t miss it.
173 Yuyuan Road – Tel: (+86) 21 6326 0830
Open every day from 8.30am to 5.30pm