Shanghai is a huge fairy tale blind box for children - the neon on The Bund is a building block that can emit light, the castle of Disney hides magic, and the old western-style house under the wutong tree lives a story. Walking around the Science and Technology Museum, taking a double deck bus, and walking around Yu Garden with lanterns, let tall buildings and ancient alleys become the background of childhood, and each exploration can plant a star about the world in children's eyes.
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1.The Bund: Fairy Tales of Light and Shadow on Both Sides of the Pujiang River
When the twilight paints the Huangpu River with gold, the story of the Bund begins to flow through the neon lights. This is the 'magic forest' in the eyes of children, high-rise buildings are glowing giants, and cruise ships are moon ships filled with stars.
What do we play?
Light and shadow tour: starting from Chenyi Square, holding the child's hand, count the "three piece set" in Lujiazui on the opposite bank. The sphere of Oriental Pearl TV Tower is like a glass marble covered with frosting, and the revolving line in Shanghai center is like a giant's slide.
Double decker Bus Adventure: Take a sightseeing double decker bus on the Bund. The outdoor seats on the second floor are the best viewing spot, allowing the wind to lift children's clothes and watching neon lights tap dance in their pupils.
Secret map mission: Prepare a check-in manual for the Bund architecture in advance, let children search for "Greek style domes" and "Baroque carvings", and complete the task to exchange for old Shanghai popsicles.
What do you have to eat?
Sweet Strike of Time honored Brands: Shen Dacheng's green balls are wrapped in bean paste filling, and taking a bite feels like spring melting away in his mouth; Lao Dachang's cream cake, the cream gently floats into the throat like clouds.
Jiangjing Snack Station: Buy a freshly baked waffle at the Bund Yuan, drizzle it with chocolate sauce, sit by the flood wall watching the cruise ship cross the river, and the icing is gently blown off by the evening breeze.
Parent child tips
The best time for night view is from 19:30 to 21:00, with a folding stroller for children to avoid peak crowds;
Download the "Bund Explanation" mini program in advance and use fairy tales to interpret century old architecture, such as the Peace Hotel being a "storyteller".
2.Lujiazui: An Exploration Base for the Future World
Passing through the "Time Wormhole" of the Bund sightseeing tunnel, the skyscrapers in Lujiazui resemble mechanical castles popping out of science fiction picture books, hiding all children's imaginations of the future.
What do we play?
Fantasy Journey of Science and Technology Museum: The tropical rainforest in the Biological Wonders exhibition area features realistic dinosaur models, the robotic arm of the robot theater can dance street dance, and children can take capsule trains to cross the digestive tract in the "Food Travel" venue.
The plan of walking in the clouds: climb to the "Top of Shanghai center" on the 118 floor of Shanghai Center, the transparent viewing platform looks like a glass bowl hanging in the air, prepare binoculars for children, and compete to find freighters in the Huangpu River and buildings on the Bund on the other side.
Ocean Cute Friends Meeting: In the underwater tunnel of Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, nurse sharks will "kiss" children's palms against the glass, and the "diving Champion" performance at the Penguin Pavilion makes little ones laugh out loud.
What do you have to eat?
The "Cloud Restaurant" of the World Financial Center: Have afternoon tea in the 94th floor sightseeing hall. Macaron desserts are like rainbow fragments. Look through the french window to see the traffic at your feet become toy cars.
Guojin Center Food Market: Buy a smoking liquid nitrogen ice cream for your child and watch the mist coming out from the spoon, as if casting a spell.
Parent child tips
The science museum requires advance reservation, and it is recommended to reserve 4 hours;
Every Wednesday at the Ocean Aquarium, there is a "Little Keeper" experience where children can hand over vegetable leaves to turtles (registration is required in advance).
3.Wukang Road: Time Picture Book under wutong Tree
When the double decker bus runs over fallen leaves, the story of Wukang Road quietly grows from the cracks in the bricks. The old villa here hides the fairy tale of a hundred years ago, and the shadow of wutong leaves is waltzing on the wall.
What do we play?
Architectural Treasure Hunt Game: Use a hand drawn map to find "Romeo's Balcony" (210 Wukang Road), imagine if Juliet would throw roses from the flower basket shaped balcony; Take a "misaligned photo" on the sharp edged balcony of Wukang Building, asking the child to pretend to push the building forward.
Roaming through the Literary Shop:% Arabica Cafe in Park 376 has a spiral staircase, where you can buy a cup of hot chocolate for your child and watch the barista draw a teddy bear in a latte art jar; In the glass room of Rosa Gallica flower shop, teach children to identify rose varieties and buy a Kenyan Juliet rose to wear on their backpack.
Exploration of Celebrity's Former Residence: Book an appointment at Zhang Leping's former residence (the home of the "Father of Sanmao") to see the piggy bank on the old furniture and take photos imitating Sanmao's classic movements in the yard.
What do you have to eat?
Afternoon tea in the old villa: Farine Bakery of Wu Kangting is freshly baked, and the aroma of butter wafts all over the alley. Order a strawberry jam muffin for the children, and watch the sun dance on the plate through wutong leaves.
Street snack blind box: Buy a fresh meat mooncake from the old brand of Wukang Road. The hot puff pastry falls into the paper bag, and when bitten open, the meat filling will burst.
Parent child tips
It is recommended to visit from 2-4 pm in the afternoon, as light and shadow are the most suitable for taking photos;
Prepare an "architectural observation book" for children, draw their favorite balconies and windows, and make them into handmade books at home.
4.Jing'an Temple: Zen Time in Urban Oasis
When the bell of Jing'an Temple passes through the wutong Forest, the noise of the city suddenly becomes gentle. This is the 'little garden of the child's soul', where the fragrance of incense mixed with the aroma of coffee under the golden roof, and pigeons dancing waltzes on the lawn.
What do we play?
Observation of the Cute and Interesting Ancient Temple: Rent a children's Hanfu for a child, take a photo in front of the red wall of Jing'an Temple, teach him to identify the divine animal sculptures (such as the Phoenix Kiss, Seahorse, and Lion) on the roof of the house, and compete to see who can find the most.
Jing'an Park Natural Science Class: Set up a tent on the large lawn, observe squirrels running past with pine cones in their mouths, bring magnifying glasses to children, and discover that the veins on fallen leaves resemble the blood vessels of a large tree; When feeding pigeons, gently squat down and watch the feathers tremble as the pigeons peck at them.
Art Enlightenment Journey: The "Dinosaur Age" exhibition area of the new Shanghai Natural History Museum features a roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex model. Children can color the dinosaur on the interactive screen and see their works projected onto the "Jurassic Forest".
What do you have to eat?
Suzhai surprise: The vegetarian noodle shop in Jing'an Temple has a "small blessing bag" shaped vegetarian steamed bun. The mushroom stuffing has a light bamboo fragrance. Order the children Luohanjing vegetarian noodles. Use public chopsticks to pick up the agaric and bamboo shoots, and tell him that "this is the flavor of the forest".
Ruiou Department Store Dessert Station: Buy an innocent Japanese matcha ice cream, take your child to sit on the steps of the square, and watch the sunset coating the golden roof of Jing'an Temple with a honey color.
Parent child tips
Jing'an Temple is open from 7:30-17:00, and comfortable shoes are required;
The Natural History Museum has a "Night Exploration" activity (on the first Friday of each month), where children can use flashlights to search for dinosaur fossils.
5.Yu Garden: the childlike Jianghu of Jiangnan Gardens
When the rockery in the Yu Garden turns around the corner, children will meet the "Jiangnan Mystery" hidden in the pavilions. Every brick here is engraved with a story, every tile is adorned with poetry, and the reflection of the Nine Curve Bridge hides the secret of the little goldfish.
What do we play?
Garden treasure hunt contest: send "treasure hunt map" to children, find "seven holes of jade exquisite rockery", "walking horse building of Dianchun Hall", "caisson pattern of ancient stage", and complete the task to exchange for Yu Garden featured Paper Cuttings bookmarks.
Traditional craft experience: teach children to knead dough figurines (choose Monkey King or Little Rabbit) in the Handicraft Hall of the Old Town God Temple, and watch the teacher gently scratch the dough with bamboo slices, and the eyes and golden stirrups appear instantly; Buy a rabbit lantern and take a walk by the Nine Curve Bridge at night.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Food Workshop: In the Xiaolongbao experience class at Nanxiang Mantou Store, children can learn to wrap Xiaolongbao with "pleats like chrysanthemums" and watch the steamed buns slowly "fatten" in the steamer.
What do you have to eat?
The Jianghu on the tip of the tongue: The eyebrows of Green Wave Corridor are crispy like a crescent moon hanging on a plate, and the tofu in crab roe tofu soup is tender like clouds; The Su style Noodles in soup in Songhe Restaurant is used to pick out shrimps and stewed meat for the child, and teach him to pick up long noodles with chopsticks to "blow cool".
Street Snack Carnival: buy a crabapple cake in the old street of Yu Garden Garden, with bean paste filling wrapped in caramel crisp bottom, and be careful to scald your mouth; Taste a moss pancake from Lao Xiang Zhai, the salty and fragrant taste makes the child squint their eyes.
Parent child tips
Yu Garden has a large flow of people on weekends, so it is recommended to arrive before 9 am;
Wearing lightweight Hanfu makes it even more eye-catching, and there is a parent-child Hanfu rental service (including hairstyle styling) within the park.
6.Disney: The Ultimate Fantasy of Fairy Tale Kingdom
When the spire of Disney's castle appears on the horizon, children's eyes suddenly light up with stars. This is a place where dreams shine into reality, with surprises hidden at every corner, and every character waiting to meet their child.
What do we play?
Seven themed adventures: Embark on Treasure Cove with Captain Jack on "Adventure Island" and experience the thrill of rapids while drifting on "Thundering Mountain"; The extreme speed light wheel of "Tomorrow's World" flies like riding on a beam of light, and children can wear glowing glasses to experience the carnival of speed and light and shadow.
Fairy Tale Character Stickers: Check out the performance schedule in advance, take your child on a tour of Disney friends such as Mickey Avenue, Linna Belle's Head Twist Kill, and Starry Dew's Ballet Spin. Remember to prepare a signature book and cartoon stickers to interact with.
Fireworks Magic Moment: In the evening, occupy a good position in the Wonderland Garden. When the castle lights up, fireworks explode into fairy tales in the night sky, giving children a glowing cloak. At this moment, they are the little prince/princess in the fairy tale.
What do you have to eat?
Theme food adventure: The Caribbean pirate set meal at Barbossa BBQ features pork ribs in the shape of a "pirate ship", which children can use knives and forks to "cut open the treasure"; Mickey's good friend delicious market's three eyed sweet potatoes, with a green outer skin wrapped in vanilla cream, can "dance" on QQ.
Sweet Energy Station: The popcorn trucks in the park come in three flavors: caramel, cheese, and spicy. Buy a cartoon shaped popcorn bucket (reusable) and watch the parade while eating. The Mickey ears on the bucket will sway to the music.
Parent child tips
Download the "Shanghai Disney Resort" app to view queue times and performance times in real-time;
Prepare a folding cart (available for rent in the park), wear non slip sports shoes, and bring replacement clothing (some items may splash with water).
Conclusion: Parent child password in Shanghai
Shanghai is a three-dimensional fairy tale book, with surprises hidden on every page. Look at the dialogue between history and modernity on the Bund, touch the shape of dreams at Disney, pick up a piece of wutong leaf on Wukang Road and put it into a notebook. These moments will become stars in the children's memory, and will suddenly light up at some time in the future, telling them: "Look, this is the magic of childhood."
Next time we meet, remember to ask your child, 'What treasure did you find in Shanghai this time?' Perhaps this is the most touching meaning of parent-child travel - planting a seed about the world in your child's heart, keeping curiosity and love on the road forever.
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