Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
上海海洋水族馆
A large aquarium beside the Oriental Pearl Tower, with a 155-meter undersea tunnel and jellyfish and penguin exhibits, a must-visit for families in Lujiazui.
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is beside the Oriental Pearl Tower in Lujiazui. It opened in 2002 and is arranged into zones representing different waters around the world, including China, South America, Australia, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Polar Regions, displaying hundreds of marine and freshwater species. Its main highlight is the roughly 155-meter undersea tunnel, where sharks, rays and sea turtles swim overhead. The jellyfish and penguin galleries are also popular with children. Admission starts at about RMB 160, and it is open roughly 09:00–18:00, with extended hours during public holidays. Take Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui Station, about a 5-minute walk, and combine it with the Oriental Pearl Tower.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Oriental Pearl Tower / Lujiazui
- Museum of Art Pudong
- Jin Mao Tower
- Shanghai Tower Top of Shanghai Observatory
- Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory
- Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) & North Bund
- The Bund
- Huangpu River Cruise