Shanghai with Kids: Theme Parks and Science

Stay in Lujiazui with visits to the aquarium, Disneyland, the wildlife park and the science museum. Suited to families with children.

Based in Lujiazui, Metro Line 2 links the aquarium, the science museum and Pudong International Airport. Disneyland and the wildlife park are also in Pudong, which reduces transfers. Each day has just one main venue and time for an afternoon rest, suited to families with children aged 4–12. The itinerary skips the old city neighborhoods; if you want to include the Bund, you can cross the river for an evening stroll on the first day.

Outdoor areas are scorching in summer, so visit the wildlife park early. On rainy days, move the science museum forward.

Day by day

Day 1 · Ocean Aquarium and Oriental Pearl Tower

Shanghai（Shanghai Ocean Aquarium、Oriental Pearl Tower / Lujiazui）

Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong International Airport about 50 minutes to Lujiazui. After checking in, walk to the aquarium and the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Feeding shows at the aquarium run at set times, so check the schedule when you arrive.

Stay: Lujiazui

Day 2 · Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai（Shanghai Disney Resort）

From Lujiazui, take Line 2, transfer to Line 11, and reach Disneyland station in about 40 minutes.

With toddlers, you can plan to leave in the evening and skip waiting for the fireworks.

Stay: Lujiazui

Day 3 · Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai（Shanghai Wild Animal Park）

Take Line 2, transfer to Line 16, and reach the Wild Animal Park station in about 1 hour. The drive-through area and walking areas together take most of a day.

Buy tickets online in advance. There is a lot of walking inside the park, so bring a stroller.

Stay: Lujiazui

Day 4 · Science Museum and Century Park Before Leaving

Shanghai（Shanghai Science and Technology Museum、Century Park (Shanghai)）

Take Line 2 to Science Museum station and visit. Then relax at Century Park, and take Line 2 for about 40 minutes to Pudong International Airport.

The Science Museum reopened in February 2026 and requires reservations. It is closed on Mondays.

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