Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park: The Ultimate Guide
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is the only place in the world where you can see orca shows! As someone who grew up by the sea, I've been to many ocean parks, but this one in Shanghai is truly amazing. I highly recommend it👍(Otherwise, I wouldn't have written such a long guide, right?)
🎫Ticket Details
Adult ticket💰299 (About the price of a luxury buffet, but here you can eat and watch shows, what a bargain!)
📍Address: No. 166, Yinfei Road, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
🚇Subway: Lingang Avenue Station, Dishui Lake Station (Don't worry, you can catch up on some sleep on the subway, because you're going to have a blast!)
🐬Five Theaters:
Walrus Theater - Sea Lion Haha Show🌟🌟🌟(Sea lions have a low laugh point, but it doesn't matter if yours is high)
Orca Theater - Orca Legend🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(The only one in the world! Missing it is like missing the whole point!)
Dolphin Theater - Dolphin Romance🌟🌟🌟(A dolphin love story, sweeter than a K-drama)
Iceberg Theater - Beluga Love🌟🌟🌟🌟(A romantic encounter between belugas, not recommended for singles)
Volcano Theater - Sacred Serpent Show🌟🌟🌟(Good luck in the Year of the Snake!)
🐬Seven Animal Exhibition Halls:
Antarctic Penguin Pavilion, Sea Beast Exploration Pavilion, Iceberg Arctic Pavilion, Underwater World Pavilion, Volcano Shark Pavilion, Coral Jellyfish Pavilion, Ultraman Pavilion (Ultraman is joining the fun too?)
🐬Ten Thrilling Rides:
For Adults: Dolphin Roller Coaster, Volcano Rapids, Sky Cable Car, 4D Cinema, Dome Theater (Hold on tight!)
Kids' Paradise: Happy Flying Fish, Flying Giant Fish, Pelican Adventure, Rapid Penguin, Ocean Carousel (A paradise for kids, and adults can pretend to be young too)
❗️Must-Do Activities (Prioritize these!):
💃Shows: Orca Legend>Beluga Love>Sacred Serpent Show>Sea Lion Haha Show=Dolphin Romance (Ranking is not in any particular order, but Orca Legend is a must-see!)
🎡Rides: Volcano Rapids>Dome Theater>4D Cinema>Dolphin Roller Coaster (Ranking matters here, Volcano Rapids is the most thrilling!)
😄Two new areas opened on January 22nd this year, check them out!
📍Dragon Palace: (The Dragon King invites you home for dinner!)
📍Ice Age Dinosaurs: (The dinosaurs are back to life, watch out!)
🚗Transportation:
🚇The park is far away, and it takes 2 hours by subway. Don't worry, there's a direct subway line on working days! On weekends, there's an express subway! Knowing the schedule can save you half the time! See P17-18 for the subway schedule (You can take a nap on the subway, because you're going to have a blast!)
Driving🅿️Parking: 80 yuan/vehicle before 11:30. 50 yuan/vehicle after 11:30 (The early bird gets the worm, and the early car gets cheaper parking!)
💡Useful Tips:
1️⃣Visitors from other cities can consider staying near Longyang Road Subway Station. This is the starting point for both direct and express subway lines! It's also relatively close to the city center. Hotels and homestays are cheaper there. It only takes 24 minutes to get to the park from here by direct subway👏(Saves time, effort, and worry, perfect!)
2️⃣The official WeChat account has show times and a map. Plan your route and allow half an hour for queuing at each theater (You can chat with people in line, maybe you'll make new friends!)