Shanghai Yaoxue Water World opened to the public on Children's Day. With the arrival of summer vacation, it has become the hottest water park this year. Queues for projects often start at one hour, but this doesn't stop everyone's enthusiasm for playing in the water.

Yaoxue Water World covers an area of approximately 20,000㎡, with a Viking ship as its main structure. The blue pool water, combined with Nordic-style wooden houses, gives the entire space a strong exotic atmosphere.

Indoor and outdoor double-layer three-dimensional water play system, including 26 water slides, 2 interlayer water slides, and 1 outdoor suspended water slide. 19 water play projects can meet the needs of all age groups.

The "Reaching the Peak" project, which is five or six stories high, may be one of the most exciting projects in the water world. The water slide is 20.3 meters high and 176.3 meters long, with a sliding speed of 15.2 meters/second. The momentary "weightlessness" is exhilarating.

There are also a dazzling super-long rainbow slide, a wave pool that is full of relaxation, and a rare 6-person family coaster, large skateboard, and many other projects waiting for you to unlock.

Address: Zhenhu Cheng Huan Road, Pudong New District 2088 Lane

Shanghai Legoland

The largest Legoland in the world

Shanghai Legoland Resort is the first Legoland in China and the largest Legoland in the world, covering an area of 318,000㎡, with 8 themed areas and over 75 rides, shows, and attractions.

The core attraction of the park is Miniland, where over 85 million Lego bricks have been used to create thousands of models, forming miniature worlds that are both exquisite and creative, making it a stunning and Instagrammable spot.

As high as 26 meters, the world's largest Lego figure, "Dada," makes its debut. The world's first Wukong Xiaxia park brings Chinese mythology to life. There is also a unique Jiangnan water town boat tour and a Chinese-style building Miniland, which are unique to Shanghai Legoland.

Every day, there will be 22 Legoland character meet-and-greets, more than ten themed performances and activities. The NPCs are very believable, giving children a lot of emotional value, making people immersed in the Lego fairy tale world and unable to extricate themselves.

Address: Lebin Road, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District No. 999

Opening time: July 5, 2025

Shanghai's first "Three-Body Problem" themed science fiction museum ——"Zai Shui Yi Fang" opened on the same day as Legoland. The science fiction museum covers an area of nearly 30,000㎡, making it the world's largest double-shell science fiction museum to date.

The museum integrates science fiction, technology, education, and entertainment. From science fiction art installations containing Eastern philosophy to science fiction entertainment spaces based on the original work of "The Three-Body Problem," every element tells the unique story of great national science fiction, showcasing the profound thinking and bold imagination of the Chinese people about the universe and the future.

Image source @Zai Shui Yi Fang Science Fiction Museum

In particular, the "Three-Body Problem" themed science fiction entertainment space on the second floor, with the original work of "The Three-Body Problem" as its inspiration point, "Science Fiction Art Matrix" reconstructs the sensory boundaries of science fiction texts, recreating scenes around the main storyline of the Three-Body Problem's future support, allowing visitors to experience the exploration process of human civilization firsthand.

Image source @Zai Shui Yi Fang Science Fiction Museum

The Water Drop Theater light and shadow show showcases the A storyline where "water droplets" destroy a human fleet; the "Natural Selection" model, a warship over 13 meters long, is the world's largest suspended dynamic indoor mechanical device; in the "Deep Space War" immersive experience project, experience the dark laws of the universe and explore the bottom line choices for the continuation of civilization......

This is not only a paradise for science fiction fans, but will also become a cutting-edge base for the collision of ideas among science fiction scholars and enthusiasts.

Address: Hu畔 Road, Fengxian District 259

Opening time: July 5, 2025

Reservation: "In the Water, on One Side Science Fiction Museum" WeChat Mini Program

One Piece Adventure Carnival

China's first One Piece themed park

The globally popular anime "One Piece" has arrived! This is the first stop of the "One Piece Adventure Carnival" in 2025, and also the first One Piece themed carnival project in China that integrates entertainment, dining, leisure, shopping, and performances.

The park area exceeds 30,000㎡, integrating unique anime elements into AR virtual interactive games, restoring five islands from One Piece, including Alabasta, Water Seven, Marineford, Fish-Man Island, and Egghead, as well as dozens of recreational projects and check-in points.

Each themed area has interactive games, scenario performances, and special fan check-in missions. Whether it's a solo challenge "Sailing Crew", or joining hundreds of "Ocean Crew", you can embark on an adventure with high interaction and social attributes.

The park also specially designed desert city exploration, rain-ground castle inflatable obstacle courses, and carnival mini-games for children under 1.2 meters, suitable for the whole family. Come and start a hearty and exhilarating immersive second-dimensional "Sailing" journey.

Address: Shanghai Pudong, Eel Mouth Binjiang Green Space

Opening time: July 20 - August 31

The "Nantianmen Project" AI Science Fiction Park

China's first immersive aviation science fiction IP park

The "Nantianmen Project" under construction AI science fiction park is the first immersive cultural and tourism project in China with aviation science fiction IP as its core.

The park covers an area of 40,000㎡, with a construction area exceeding 80,000㎡. Based on the original "Nantianmen Project" IP of China Aerospace Global, it uses AI interaction and military-grade simulation technology to carefully create.

Here, there is not only a "Star Wars Roller Coaster" developed using a fighter jet aerodynamic simulation system, but also in the "Luan Bird Command Center"'s 20-meter spherical dome, you can participate in the overall scheduling of the strategic aerospace carrier platform, as if you were in a real space command center.

This "Future Battlefield" transforms science fiction equipment such as the "Xuan Nu Aerospace Fighter" and "Luan Bird Strategic Platform" from IP blueprints into wearable mechas and holographic battlefields, participating in interstellar offensive and defensive battles in a 1:1 ecologically restored lunar base, and deeply experiencing the charm of the science fiction world.

The park is expected to open at the end of 2025. At that time, it will also launch a limited edition "Nantianmen" tactical equipment cultural and creative product and the immersive short play "Deep Space Dawn". In the future, it will become a "must-visit" landmark for parent-child tours, science popularization tours, and technology tours in the Yangtze River Delta region.

Address: Haotong Road, Lingang New Area, Pudong No. 1, Lane 288

Opening hours: Expected end of 2025

Fantasy Cloud East

The world's first 24 solar terms themed oriental fantasy town

"Fantasy Cloud East" is the first creative cultural and tourism town in China themed on the twenty-four solar terms. Although it is not a traditional amusement park, the diversity of gameplay and the creativity of the theme are so special that it is no different from an amusement park.

The town covers an area of approximately 240,000㎡, with a total construction area of approximately 120,000㎡. Six plots are built along both sides of the river, with new formats such as themed boat shows, national tide themed hotels, immersive performance centers, and national tide streets.

This is also a full-scenario digital town that will use metaverse, artificial intelligence, VR, holographic imaging and other advanced technologies to showcase Chinese traditional culture and fantasy stories, while using the concept of "Drama MALL" to create an international performing arts center.

Each solar term here has a different look and feel, with boat show special effects, fire dance performances, water curtain shows, etc.; the twenty-four solar terms and the four cute beasts from "Shan Hai Jing" appear unexpectedly; there are also a 12-meter-high Qinglong blessing tree, China's first mechanical giant Kun flower boat, Zhuque carousel... It's so exciting.

Address: Sanzhao Port, Wanxiang Town, Lingang New Area, Pudong New Area

Opening time: Expected Trial operation in the second half of 2025

Harry Potter Theme Park

China's first, the world's third Harry Potter studio

The Harry Potter Studio Tour's first landing in China is located in Shanghai Jinjiang Amusement Park. This is the first project of its kind in China and the third in the world (the other two are in London, UK and Tokyo, Japan), bringing a spectacular behind-the-scenes exploration of the magical world.

The park covers an area of approximately 53,000 square meters. Stepping inside is like instantly being transported to the globally popular magical world. Here, you'll find iconic scenes from the "Harry Potter" films, from the mysterious classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to the bustling streets and alleys of Hogsmeade. Every detail is authentically recreated.

You can also get a close-up look at the costumes and props actually used in the films, experiencing the real magic. A series of novel and interesting interactive installations recreate classic scenes from the film, revealing how this globally popular novel came to life on the big screen.

In addition, the iconic Jinjiang Amusement Park ride —the large Ferris wheel—will also be upgraded. The total height will be increased from 108 meters to 118 meters, allowing this classic landmark to continue to shine in a new way and continue to write a happy chapter for the people of Shanghai.

Address: Hongmei Road, Minhang District Inside Jinjiang Amusement Park, No. 201

Opening hours: Expected 2027

Peppa Pig Outdoor Theme Park

Asia's first and the world's largest

Located on Changxing Island, Chongming, the Shanghai Peppa Pig Outdoor Theme Park is the first and largest Peppa Pig theme park in Asia, covering an area of 290 mu (approximately 193,333 square meters), with an investment exceeding 2.4 billion yuan.

The main part is tentatively planned to include Peppa Pig themed streets, urban themed areas, ocean themed areas, ice and snow themed areas, and nature themed areas. Five themed amusement areas, from 4-month-olds to 400-month-olds ("babies"), can have fun here.

The park will recreate many classic scenes from the animation, with over 30 unique themed experiences. The iconic Peppa Pig Ferris wheel offers a panoramic view of the park, and the much-loved "jumping in mud puddles" scene will be presented in an unprecedented way. It is said that there are carefully designed surprise Easter eggs in every corner!

At the same time, the park will also feature the world's first Peppa Pig themed hotel, offering over 400 themed rooms for all ages, allowing everyone to continue their Peppa Pig exploration journey with an immersive stay.

Address: Changxing Island, Chongming District

Opening time: Expected 2027

Shanghai Super Happy Valley

National style theme park, Happy Valley's national flagship store

Shanghai Happy Valley is transforming into "Super Happy Valley"! In the future 8 years, a cumulative investment of 2.6 billion yuan will be invested in four phases of upgrades and renovations, introducing national tide IPs and immersive activities to create a national style sci-fi themed "Happy Valley national flagship store".

Asia's first "standing roller coaster" has been confirmed to be included. Its track length, vertical drop, and other parameters have all broken Asian records. After completion, it will complement "Absolute Peak Wind" to provide a combination of high-speed and low-speed roller coaster experiences. In the future, roller coasters will be "standing" experiences!

The new round of renovations will officially start this year, with the core project being the complete renovation of the Hurricane Bay area, which is expected to be 2027 completed and opened to the public in June.

Address: No. 888, Linhu Road, Songjiang District No. 888

Opening time: Opening in phases starting 2027

Shanghai Disneyland Spider-Man Themed Area

Shanghai Disneyland's ninth themed area

Shanghai Disneyland's 9th themed area—the Spider-Man themed park—officially broke ground in May. The total investment in the park is approximately 2.46 billion yuan, with a land area of over 20,000 square meters, a total construction area of 6,227 square meters, and includes 6 building units and a new landscape.

The new themed area is located next to "Zootopia", and will feature the park's first large-scale Marvel themed attraction—a Marvel world themed around Spider-Man, bringing thrilling high-speed roller coasters and other projects.

Address: Inside Shanghai Disneyland, Chuansha, Pudong

Opening time: To be determined