Magical City Green Wonderland|Complete Guide to Asia’s Largest Greenhouse Garden (Including Hidden Activities)
by Liam345 Wilson
Jun 24, 2025
🌟Latest News: From now until July 31, Trip.com users enjoy an exclusive "Early Bird Discount" ticket at 59 RMB/person (original price 98 RMB), with 30 RMB off the parent-child ticket! Reservation on Trip.com platform required 3 days in advance.
📅Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays, last entry at 4:30 PM)
🎫Ticket Prices: Adults 98 RMB on weekdays / 128 RMB on weekends, Parent-child ticket (1 adult + 1 child) 142 RMB on weekdays, Discount ticket (children/seniors) 49 RMB, Trip.com Early Bird ticket 59 RMB
📍Play Guide:
1⃣️Three Must-Visit Themed Pavilions:
• 🌵【Mirage Sandbank Pavilion】: 8-meter giant column cactus + 800-year-old olive tree, interactive light and shadow lab to experience plant growth
• 🌳【Cloud Forest Pavilion】: Underwater glass corridor + 4-meter giant aquarium, 24-meter suspended V-shaped bridge overlooking the rainforest panorama
• 💐【Cloud Mist Canyon Pavilion】: 10-meter high flower waterfall + timed mist sprays, must-play water play area for kids (bring a change of clothes)
2⃣️Hidden Activities:
• 🌌Night Sessions Only: "Starry Sky Party" holographic light show every Friday and Saturday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, additional ticket required)
• 📜Plant Exploration: Scan QR code to get a "Plant Passport," complete check-in tasks to redeem limited edition seed blind boxes
• 📸Photo Tips: Use 0.5x wide-angle lens to shoot the butterfly orchid flower column in Pavilion 3, and shoot reflections from above in the underwater corridor of Pavilion 2 for more stunning photos
🍜Food Recommendations:
1⃣️On-site Dining:
• 🍦Jingle Jungle Café: Cactus matcha ice cream (18 RMB) + hot latte (32 RMB), scenic seats with views of Twin Peaks
• 🍴One Foot Garden (Expo Branch): Thin crust pizza (88 RMB) + ham platter (68 RMB), super soothing glass greenhouse design
2⃣️Nearby Specialties:
• 🦆Jiangnan Dawn Feast (Huaiyang Cuisine): Floral-scented celtuce and catfish lion’s head meatballs (68 RMB) + Huai’an soy-braised pig head meat (48 RMB), renovated from the original Luxembourg Pavilion
• 🍣Qian’s House (Japanese Izakaya): Seared salmon sushi (38 RMB) + sukiyaki hot pot (128 RMB), cozy wooden style with great atmosphere
🚫Avoidance Tips:
1⃣️Off-Peak Strategy: Fewest visitors at 10 AM on weekday mornings; on weekends, visit the night session after 2 PM (lighting is more magical)
2⃣️Gear Reminder: Wear non-slip flat shoes (many stairs in pavilions), bring a portable fan (some areas have insufficient air conditioning)
3⃣️Transport Tips: Avoid unlicensed taxis! Take Metro Line 7 to Houtan Station Exit 4, 10-minute walk direct access; for driving, choose P5 parking lot (8 RMB/hour)
4⃣️Spending Tips: On-site creative ice cream costs 25 RMB each, same product at convenience store outside the park to the right costs 15 RMB
🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
1⃣️High-End: Shanghai Qiansheng Hilton Hotel (1.5 km from park, 800-1200 RMB/night, includes kids’ playground)
2⃣️Mid-Range: Shanghai Pudong Wyndham Garden Hotel (2 km from park, 400-600 RMB/night, outdoor pool + airport shuttle)
3⃣️Value for Money: Home Inn Neo (Expo Source Branch) (1.2 km from park, 280-400 RMB/night, walkable)
4⃣️Unique: Manqu Amusement Park Hotel (family-themed, 400-800 RMB/night, includes children’s activity center)
📌Tips:
• Luggage Storage: Free lockers available at the visitor center for suitcases under 20 inches
• Creative Souvenirs: Passports (39 RMB), plant specimen bookmarks (15 RMB), top gift choices
• Weather Reminder: Constant 25°C inside pavilions, safe to visit on rainy days (bring a folding umbrella)
This summer, journey through deserts and rainforests, and encounter natural wonders in the heart of the magical city! Remember to grab your Trip.com early bird tickets in advance to avoid peak crowds~ #ShanghaiGreenhouseGarden #ExpoCulturalPark #TripcomGuide #ImmersiveExperience
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Post by Liam345 Wilson | Jun 24, 2025













