Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

It's said to be the only aquarium in Shanghai with a sightseeing tunnel. Before going, I thought buying tickets on-site would be crowded. However, on a Saturday, we arrived and found there were no more than ten people at the ticket counter, so there wasn't a long wait. To avoid long lines, we bought our tickets online. Online ticket collection requires going to a dedicated counter on the other side to exchange them manually, so I think buying them on-site would be just fine. I didn't pay attention to the exact ticket price, but the online price seemed to be around 5 yuan cheaper (I'm not sure, so please compare them yourself). Online tickets must be purchased a day in advance; same-day tickets aren't available. We arrived around 10:10 PM, and since we wouldn't be able to play for long at that time, we decided to grab breakfast and lunch before heading inside to explore. Considering we had children, we looked around and decided Ajisen Ramen was a good option. However, the restaurant advertised opening at 10:00 PM, but it wasn't open until nearly 10:30 PM. We had no choice but to go to Xiao Yang's Shengjian (Shengjian) next door. Once inside the aquarium, remember that it's a one-way tour. This means you can't go back up once you go downstairs, so don't miss out if you want to see or take photos. There's also a feeding time, but I only remember it ending at 10:00 AM and starting around 2:20 PM. Since we happened to miss that time, I didn't make a point to check it out, and I didn't get a chance to see it. Overall, I thought the sightseeing tunnel would be the most exciting part, but it was only captivating for a moment. After a while, I hurried through it. My daughter, with her head down, pulled me along, not really wanting to stop. Looking through the photos, I realized the photos taken in the small environment turned out great, making for a nice souvenir.

There are many kinds of fish in it. I don’t know much about them, so I just watch them for fun.

The top floor is a special exhibition of baby sharks and fish from the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. There is a glass pond in the middle with sea turtles and black swans. The only things I can remember the names of are stick insects and maple leaf turtles. There are many colorful fish whose names I can't remember. The jellyfish on the whole wall are very beautiful. The funniest thing is the penguins. They look so cute when they walk. I just caught up with the penguin feeding activity at 2:30 in the afternoon. There were a lot of spectators.

The bottom floor is like the underwater world. Walking in the glass tunnel, there are schools of fish in the water, surrounding them in groups. There is a road elevator, but it is not open.

I think 60% of the exhibits were freshwater aquariums, but I'm supposedly in an aquarium! I feel like I've been ripped off! And the freshwater fish are mostly common species you'd find in a fish market. So disingenuous!

Very suitable for parent-child science and nature education knowledge day.

Well, I always go to the zoo in any city I visit. This aquarium is right next to the Oriental Pearl Tower, very close, but the penguin pavilion is too far away from the crowds. You can save 5 yuan by buying it in advance through Meituan. It's quite spacious, but a little small.

It wasn't as big as I expected, so I finished the tour quickly. However, the aquatic life was really interesting.

Suitable for taking children to broaden their horizons and increase their knowledge

Located next to the Oriental Pearl Tower, it has a construction area of 20,500 square meters. It has been awarded the title of "Science Popularization Education Base" by the State and Shanghai Municipal Government and is also one of the largest artificial seawater aquariums in the world.

I went on a weekday for an elementary school autumn outing. It was so crowded that I couldn't see anything. It was noisy and crowded. It was a terrible experience. The ticket price wasn't cheap. Can't they limit the number of people?

It's worth a visit if you haven't been there. The tickets are a bit expensive, but it's suitable for family trips.

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is located at 1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, adjacent to the Oriental Pearl Tower. Developed with a US$55 million investment from Singapore's Star Group and China Poly Group, it spans 20,500 square meters. Opening to the public in February 2002, it welcomes over one million visitors annually from around the world. Designated a "Popular Science Education Base" by both the national and Shanghai municipal governments, it is one of the world's largest man-made seawater aquariums.

There were a lot of people and it took nearly half an hour to buy tickets. It was a bit crowded and the facilities were relatively old compared to the Beijing Aquarium.

We went there during the Shanghai Tourism Festival and enjoyed half-price tickets. There were a lot of people on weekend afternoons, and the last 150 meters of the tunnel were the best value for money. I strongly recommend going there on weekdays.

I personally like aquariums very much, and the one in Shanghai has an underwater passage, which is quite nice, but it is a bit short.

I also bought my tickets online through a third-party provider. I later discovered that the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium has its own official website and WeChat account, which was much more convenient and gave me immediate entry. The third-party provider was actually a tour group agent, so I had to contact the travel agency, confirm a time, and then go to their meeting point to pick up my tickets. It was incredibly hot in downtown Shanghai during the summer, so it took quite a while to get in. But the aquarium was pretty good.

There wasn't a long line at the entrance. We successfully entered the aquarium, though I couldn't really tell how many floors it had because we walked straight down. A national-level aquarium certainly costs a fortune, housing nearly every aquatic creature on Earth visible to humans. They also have extensive information and even provide phonetic notation for rare characters. My child wouldn't leave a spider crab, watching the staff feed it, watching it crawl around and even stand still—utterly captivated. Jellyfish are the highlight of the aquarium, wherever you go, thanks to their abundance and vibrant colors, perfect for photos. The sight of elderly people lining up to take photos shows just how popular it is.

Going down, unsure whether it was the second or third level below ground, you'll find the most famous 155-meter underwater tunnel. It's truly spectacular, and the slides automatically advance, eliminating the need to walk. This way, you don't have to look down, allowing you to focus on the wonders of the ocean. Sharks, manta rays, and countless sea turtles swim around and overhead, a sight that has so many people screaming with excitement. My child, who was fascinated by sharks, was so engrossed in the slides that he almost forgot about them, leaving us speechless. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is truly a must-see attraction in Shanghai and truly lives up to its 5A designation.

Since it was a group-purchased ticket, you had to go through the ticket office and the main entrance and continue forward. You could exchange your physical ticket at a small door on the back of the aquarium building (there's a sign on the road that says "Group Ticket Exchange Office").

Once we entered the aquarium and got on the elevator, our first stop was the small fish experience area on the right.

Oh right!!! Follow the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium on WeChat to see the feeding times. If you're a second-time visitor, you might not really notice this. However, the spider crab feeding is always a great first-time experience. The venue isn't large, so I spent about 1.5 hours there. First-timers should plan for 2-2.5 hours.

The aquarium's biggest highlight is its 155-meter underwater tunnel, said to be one of the longest in the world. It gives people an immersive feeling. It would be even better if there were mermaid shows and dolphin shows. After about two hours of wandering, we reached the exit, ending our visit to the oceanarium. Personally, I think the ticket price is a bit expensive, but as long as the children enjoy it, it's fine. Transportation: Take Metro Line 2, get off at "Lujiazui" Station, and walk 200 meters to the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Ticket sales and admission hours: 9:00-17:30 (During the summer vacation in July and August, the National Day Golden Week, and the Spring Festival, the opening hours are adjusted to 09:00-21:00, and ticket sales and admission end at 20:30.) Ticket price: Adult ticket: 160.00 yuan Child ticket: 110.00 yuan (Children's ticket is only for children between 1.0 and 1.4 meters tall)

The aquarium is not particularly large, but there are many animals in it. Standing in the tunnel with a conveyor belt, there are marine animals above and around your head, which is very useful for children who like animals.

The Oceanarium has three floors. After entering, take the elevator up to the third floor and then explore from top to bottom. First, the third floor features the China, South America, and Australia exhibition areas. The China area showcases protected species unique to Chinese waters, particularly the Yangtze River basin, which are found nowhere else in the world. The exhibition layout is quite innovative, comparing some freshwater fish to martial arts masters and featuring some Jianghu-style decorations, which captivated many boys. Children are timid and were afraid to approach larger fish.

The only thing that attracted us to go in was the world's largest 155-meter underwater sightseeing tunnel, which felt a bit like a Korean drama.

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is so beautiful! Hey? Have you ever seen blue shrimp? I touched the starfish, the sea cucumber, and the bamboo shark. I actually thought it was so pretty!

The aquarium is located in Lujiazui, Pudong, adjacent to the Oriental Pearl Tower. Every inch of land is at a premium. Remarkably, its sheer size is considered the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world. The 155-meter-long underwater viewing tunnel is so realistic it creates the illusion of diving. We toured three floors, and the first floor's SOS Shark exhibit particularly impressed me. At first, I was baffled. Do sharks need human rescue? How could such a massive animal face such a critical demise? The exhibit showcased numerous cases of endangered sharks being artificially bred. But what truly shocked me was the subsequent documentation. It turns out that coastal fishermen had long mastered shark-catching techniques. They would scoop up sharks weighing hundreds of pounds, cut off their fins, and extract the fins for a hefty profit. Then, without stopping the bleeding, they would dump the sharks back into the sea, leaving them to bleed to death. The sheer cruelty is unspeakable. Sharks, creatures that have existed longer than humans and even dinosaurs, are now facing extinction due to human exploitation.

The layout is relatively well-organized, with a wide variety of small fish on display, aside from the Chinese sturgeon, Yangtze alligator, and giant salamander. However, the exhibit lacks a bit of character. The three-story exhibit is designed for exploration from top to bottom. If you're not careful, you might find yourself at the exit in just one hour, even though the recommended four-hour visit is recommended. It might be better to have the ticket counter inside; queuing outside to get tickets in the summer is too hot.

The aquarium is designed to be toured from top to bottom. Upstairs, there are a few small fish on display, so just look at them. Be sure to conserve your energy and head downstairs; the more you go, the more exciting it becomes. The jellyfish on the first floor are incredibly beautiful and dreamy. Downstairs, just as the keepers are feeding them, it's quite a spectacle. Both young and old had a blast, but after a day of exploring, it's exhausting.

The aquarium is worth a visit, Tongji University is beautiful, the barbecue on Korean Street is delicious, and the night cruise on the Huangpu River... A perfect trip to Shanghai!

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I went to the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. It was incredibly crowded, and unlike the Shanghai Natural History Museum, they had implemented capacity restrictions. The underwater tunnel was especially impressive, with crowds lining up outside waiting to enter. Once inside, the tunnel was incredibly crowded, and I was so worried about a stampede that I completely lost interest in the experience.

In addition, the tourist facilities are not user-friendly. The fish display glass is basically over 1.3 meters tall, and children under 1.3 meters have to be held by adults. I suggest that if you have been to Hong Kong Ocean Park, you can directly pass this pavilion in Shanghai.

It's a short walk from Lujiazui Station on Line 2. You can only go down inside the temple and cannot go back. The undersea tunnel is quite beautiful.

This place is really great, with rich species. I walked around for more than 2 hours, and I walked quite fast even though I was alone.

The Shanghai aquarium is definitely not inferior to those in Okinawa, Japan and Singapore. It also has a very long underwater passage with all kinds of aquatic creatures of all seasons.

It's okay, quite fun, there are many kinds of animals, and the children like it very much.

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If you go there specifically to see the marine life, you might be disappointed, but it's a good place to take your kids for a quick tour. It's not very large, and half an hour is enough to walk around it. There aren't many highlights.

It was packed on a summer weekend! The number of visitors peaked at 4,000 and has remained consistently above 3,000. The third and second floors are both aquariums with a wide variety of species, and the first floor features a long underwater tunnel that's automatically moved, eliminating the need for walking. I went to Changfeng as a child, and to Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN in 2016. The interior decor at this aquarium in Lujiazui isn't as sophisticated as the one in Osaka; it looks dated, the lighting is average, and there are few interactive elements. I remember the Changfeng underwater tunnel being more spacious, better lit, and the water deeper and more beautiful. The jellyfish here are incredibly beautiful, with a hall filled with jellyfish of many colors.

Very suitable for popular science places with high viewing value

It can't be said to be the worst tourist attraction in Shanghai, but it's almost boring. It took almost an hour from entering to exiting, and the ticket price was 160, which is outrageous. The food in the restaurant is not as good as the street stalls. I wanted to go to the restaurant to eat and then go back in to look around, but sorry, I can't go back in after exiting. It's speechless. I didn't go out to eat, I ate at the restaurant in your aquarium, and I spent my money in the aquarium. Does that mean I came out? The waiters' attitude is super arrogant, just like the salespersons in the purchasing and marketing cooperatives in the 1960s. Alipay and WeChat payments are not accepted, only cash is allowed. This is the worst trip I have taken in the past three years. The price is comparable to Disney, and the facilities are on par with the vegetable market. Oh, by the way, someone in the review said that this may be the best aquarium in China. I don't know if it's a high-level black or if it's the first time for him to go out from the village.

This is the first time I went to the aquarium with my sister. We saw many animals.

Overall, it was quite good. I personally feel that every city's aquarium has its own unique characteristics. Compared to Dalian's Sun Asia and Polar Aquarium, this one has fewer shows, fewer polar animals, and fewer large sharks, but more freshwater fish and other species. It's not very large, and the underwater tunnel is longer than Dalian's. The other aquariums are small or medium-sized with landscaped features. The value isn't as good as Dalian's, but it's still worth a visit with the kids!

Most of the visitors are children. They are so engrossed in watching the jellyfish.

It's a good attraction with a wide variety of species! You can see different marine life. It is recommended to go with children.

The Ocean Aquarium is highly recommended for both adults and children! You can book tickets on Taobao.

"Spanning Five Continents Through the Water World" is the theme of the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium's exhibitions. The aquarium boasts 28 large-scale themed biological exhibition areas, divided into eight major zones: Asia, South America (Amazon), Australia, Africa, Cold Water, Polar Regions, Marine Waters, and Deep Ocean. These exhibits showcase over 300 species and over 10,000 rare fish and endangered species from five continents and four oceans. Among the most distinctive features are poison dart frogs, jellyfish, sunfish, leafy sea dragons, emperor penguins, and albino barramundi. In addition to showcasing unique freshwater and marine life from around the world, visitors will also be able to see some rare aquatic species currently endangered in China. After personally visiting the aquarium, I felt I didn't see all of them, perhaps due to my limited knowledge of the subject and the sheer number of onlookers.



All in all, although it didn't disappoint, it wasn't too shocking or surprising either. One reason was that there were too many tourists and we couldn't really appreciate it, and the other was probably because our expectations were too high. My baby was always thinking about catching fish, but we can't afford to catch that much fish...

Tickets were 160 yuan per adult, and we all came with our kids. We took all sorts of photos of the aquarium glass, and the quality was quite good, haha. The aquarium has native aquariums, marine aquariums, and planted aquariums. Seeing the native species of the Yangtze River was quite interesting. There are three floors, each categorized by continental fish, with sharks and other large fish at the back. The fish are truly impressive when you see them swimming in schools; there's something quite interesting about them. The jellyfish, in particular, are worth a look.

The Oceanarium is right next to the Oriental Pearl Tower, with direct access via Line 2, making it very convenient! The Oceanarium has three floors. After entering, take the elevator up to the third floor and then explore from top to bottom. The third floor houses the China, South America, and Australia exhibition areas. The China area showcases protected species unique to Chinese waters, particularly the Yangtze River basin, which are found nowhere else in the world. The second floor houses the Cold Water and Polar Zones, where you can see seals and penguins. Further down, there's a long underwater tunnel. The aquarium also offers daily sea lion and seal performances, with the show schedule available at the entrance. Don't miss this if you're traveling with children.

🍂Adult ticket is 160, child ticket is 110, I think it is worth the money

🍂There are 4 floors in total, the first floor is shopping stores and restaurants, and the underground floor is an underwater tunnel.

I remember that there is a performance in each one. If you are interested, you can go and see it. I didn’t watch it much.

There are venues divided by continent, which is really great! There are many kinds of marine life, but the performance is a bit disappointing. But this should be my most recommended place

The aquarium was a great experience, and the waiting time was well spent. ☀ A good mood naturally won't bother me with the drizzling weather. The two biggest highlights of this trip were the "jellyfish room" and the "undersea passage." The tropical deep sea... you can feel the temperature changes. I took a lot of photos, which made up for my regret of not going to the deep and shallow waters on my previous trip. There were crocodiles, sharks, electric eels, seahorses, jellyfish... There were so many highlights, and I personally think it is the largest indoor aquarium in China. Although the ticket price of 120 yuan is a bit expensive, it is worth it. If you are traveling with children, I recommend bringing them along.

There are a lot of people. The underwater promenade is very good and it is hard to compare with other places in the mainland. I give it a thumbs up, but there are too many people!

From Lujiazui Subway Exit 2, it's less than a hundred meters away, and you'll find the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. I went there before the National Day holiday, so thankfully, there weren't many visitors. It was my first time at an aquarium, and it was truly eye-opening. There were goldfish over a meter long, glass fish several centimeters long, and all vibrantly colored. The penguins were smaller, about the size of geese, but they looked so huge when I saw them on TV. The jellyfish area was the most impressive, looking incredibly dreamy under the colorful lights. And the incredibly long underwater tunnel at the end, where I saw sharks up close, wasn't scary at all!

There may be no animal performances here due to limited space, but overall it’s pretty good. The kids are very excited and happy!

Finally, a friendly reminder: the aquarium has three floors. Remember to take a closer look along the way. Don't rush through it, because each floor is a one-way street and cannot be reversed. Once you get off the elevator, you can't go up. It usually takes two hours to see the whole thing. If you are not in a hurry, you can stay inside and watch the various marine creatures swimming around, which is also great (except when it is crowded).

It is a very suitable place for family travel. The variety of marine life can broaden children's horizons. The disadvantage is that there are too many people.

I went there during the half-price tourism festival, which happened to be a weekend, and it was drizzling. The view from the Oriental Pearl Tower was not good, and it was super crowded. The line almost circled the aquarium. The aquarium is a decent size and has a wide variety of species, but with more than 2,000 people in the aquarium, it was really too crowded and too crowded. However, the jellyfish were really beautiful.

I went there to see the jellyfish! It was awesome! There were also sharks! And a lot of fish I had never seen before.

I was so excited before going there, thinking it would be huge and take a long time to see, and I was a little impatient. But it turned out to be so small that I almost reached the end before I could even catch my breath. It didn't feel spectacular, with so many aquatic creatures in a tiny fish tank? The location is easy to find and the transportation is convenient.

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is located at 1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, right next to the Oriental Pearl Tower. It's quite large, and the tour is organized sequentially. It's popular with children. There are real penguins and jellyfish inside, and the lighting effects are truly beautiful.

It's a great place to bring your kids to learn! ～ But there are so many people! ～ If you're going to buy a ticket at the window last minute, it's recommended to go early. ～

Highly recommended! The museum has a nice environment and a wide variety of items. It's summer vacation and there aren't many people, so you can take your time to explore!

Another good place to bring your kids to broaden their horizons and gain knowledge. It's quite large and takes half a day to visit. Bring some delicious food and drinks.

Summer vacation was filled with children, and I was completely overwhelmed by the noise. The underwater life was all enclosed, and it wasn't as good as Xiaoshan's Underwater World! The underwater tunnel was also packed with people!!! I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful jellyfish in the aquarium! I couldn't help but take tons of photos!

Since we went there after 6pm, we thought it was closed, so we didn't go over and just took a photo from a distance.

Very good aquarium, but not as good as Dalian Tiger Beach Aquarium, it is relatively small

It's under the Oriental Pearl Tower. To be honest, it's very ordinary and there are a lot of people.

There were many beautiful fish, and the walk was tiring. Most of the visitors were parents with children. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is right next to it. We bought a combined ticket online for the Jinmao Tower Observation Deck and the aquarium for 215 yuan.

When I first arrived in Shanghai, I went to Lujiazui to see the Oriental Pearl Tower. As soon as I exited the subway station, I was struck by Shanghai's beauty. On the sightseeing bus, the tour guide mentioned that it would have China's longest ocean tunnel, and I was excited. When I had some free time, I went with a friend, and it truly lived up to my expectations! It's truly beautiful! The tunnel is definitely worth a visit! The jellyfish were absolutely stunning!

We chose to come here because it's in Lujiazui, close to the Bund. It turned out to be a mistake. The aquarium had very few animals, and the 180 yuan ticket price was a bit of a rip-off. I think we simply missed the people because the aquarium has a one-way tour system, so we left after a short while.

The aquarium is one-way and non-stop. I walked at a normal speed for about an hour and came out. The jellyfish hall is very beautiful. The "undersea passage" is also quite long, but I didn't find any highlights.

Excellent! The exhibit showcases over 300 species from five continents and four oceans, including over 10,000 rare fish and endangered species. Among the most distinctive are poison dart frogs, jellyfish, sunfish, leafy sea dragons, emperor penguins, and albino barramundi. The jellyfish, in particular, look stunning under LED lighting. The lighting at the top of the glass tunnel is dim in the deep sea but bright in the shallows, creating a truly immersive and romantic experience. However, some fish shouldn't be photographed with flash, as it's not good for the fish.

The aquarium is divided into many areas, and there are aquatic creatures from all over the world. It is really an eye-opener!

It was my first time at the Shanghai Oceanarium, and it was fantastic! There were so many creatures! The shark aquarium was truly captivating; there was no buying, no killing! It has three floors, each with its own unique character! The creatures from different regions are clearly divided, and it's beautiful! The fully transparent tunnel was truly breathtaking... I took tons of videos! I saw so many fish I'd never seen before! The highlight was the little penguins and seals! They were so adorable! However, the glass and water quality in both areas weren't very clear. I hope they can be clearer and better! Overall, it's worth a visit! Just avoid weekends or holidays because it can be crowded! The accessories at the exit are also very cute and intricate! They'd be a great choice for children!

I went there on the Tourism Festival day and it was packed with people, mostly from out of town, so it was incredibly crowded. I recommend going when there are fewer people, as it would be more romantic.

The long underwater tunnel is quite spectacular if you see staff feeding the fish in diving suits.

Among the most distinctive features are the electric eels of South America, sawfish and archerfish of Australia, penguins of Antarctica, and the museum's treasures, the weedy sea dragons and ribbon sea dragons. While marveling at the graceful jellyfish, visitors can also experience six different marine landscapes in the deep sea area, including the thrilling "Shark Bay."

Personally, I feel it's average. The most beautiful area is the jellyfish area.

I really like the opportunity to go a few more times. The sightseeing corridor is great.

Located next to the Oriental Pearl Tower in Lujiazui, Pudong, it's very convenient to get around by subway and bus. It's quite large and it takes a few hours to walk around. It's a great place to kill time in the summer. After shopping, you can go to Zhengda for more shopping and eating.

It's very good. I feel that there are not many things to do in Shanghai. This is quite recommended.

Bigger than Qingdao, with a wide variety of marine life.