Second visit to Shanghai LEGOLAND! A nanny-level guide to double your fun
As a LEGO fan, after my second visit to Shanghai LEGOLAND, I finally figured out all the tricks and tips—from checking off attractions to hidden Easter eggs. This guide helps you avoid all the pitfalls and max out your fun at the park~
📍Basic Park Information
- Address: No. 1 LEGO Road, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai
- Opening Hours: Weekdays 10:00-18:00, Weekends/Public Holidays 9:30-19:00 (subject to official announcements)
- Transportation:
- By car: Navigate to "Shanghai LEGOLAND Parking Lot," parking fee is 20 RMB/day, a 5-minute walk from the parking lot to the park entrance;
- Public transport: Take Metro Line 1 or 3 to Shanghai South Railway Station, transfer to Jinshan Railway to Fengjing Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride to the park.
- Tickets: Adult ticket 399 RMB, child ticket (1.0-1.4m) 299 RMB, parent-child ticket (1 adult + 1 child) 688 RMB (buying in advance via the official mini program or Trip.com is more cost-effective; fast track tickets are recommended on holidays).
🌟Must-Play Attractions List (ranked by experience)
1. Wukong Junior Theme Area · Somersault Cloud Roller Coaster
- The park’s global debut Wukong Junior themed attraction, the roller coaster has moderate speed and features story scenes of LEGO Wukong Junior. The thrilling weightlessness during drops and turns is super exciting, suitable for both adults and kids (height requirement: over 100cm).
- 🌟Tips: Head here first thing after entering the park; weekend lines can exceed 40 minutes. Fast track tickets allow skipping the queue.
2. Mini World · LEGO Miniature Landscapes
- Over 8 million LEGO bricks build miniature Chinese cityscapes, vividly recreating landmarks like Shanghai Bund, Beijing Forbidden City, and Hong Kong Victoria Harbour, with details perfectly replicated (the Forbidden City and Shanghai skyline in the photos are here). Great for photo ops.
- 🌟Easter Egg: Some landscapes have interactive buttons that trigger lights and dynamic effects, such as the Lujiazui light show in Shanghai and the "Imperial Guards" parade in the Forbidden City.
3. LEGO City · Water Adventure
- Ride LEGO-shaped boats through the water park area, passing LEGO pirate ships and mermaid sculptures, and interactive water spray zones—super refreshing in summer (the colorful water facilities and seahorse LEGO sculpture in the photos are in this area).
- 🌟Tips: Parents, remember to bring raincoats for kids to avoid getting soaked.
4. Fantasy Land · Carousel & Ferris Wheel
- The LEGO-themed carousel features dreamy colors, and the Ferris wheel has both fixed and swinging cabins. The swinging cabins gently sway, perfect for those who enjoy a little thrill. At the top, you can overlook the entire park.
- 🌟Photo Spot: The colorful LEGO brick wall under the Ferris wheel, paired with the gingerbread man LEGO sculpture (gingerbread man check-in spot in the photo), is perfect for a girly vibe.
5. Dinosaur Island · LEGO Dinosaur Interaction
- The park features giant LEGO dinosaur sculptures (green dinosaur check-in spot in the photo) and a dinosaur-themed shooting game. Kids can take photos and interact with LEGO dinosaurs, making it very fun.
📸 Popular Photo Spots Collection
1. LEGO Brick Wall: The colorful brick wall at the park entrance, paired with giant seahorse and dolphin LEGO sculptures, is an iconic photo spot;
2. Mini World Forbidden City Landscape: The LEGO-built Forbidden City Hall of Supreme Harmony, full of details, perfect for photos combining ancient style and childlike fun;
3. Gingerbread Man Theme Area: Christmas season limited gingerbread man LEGO sculptures with red bow decorations, creating a strong festive atmosphere;
4. Wukong Junior Giant Figure: The Wukong Junior LEGO figure inside the park, great for fun photo memories;
5. Colorful Lighthouse Building: The pink and blue contrasting lighthouse in LEGO City area, perfect for casual Instagram-worthy shots.
🍜 Food and Shopping Guide
1. Park Food
- LEGO-themed restaurant: Mainly burgers, fries, and pizza, with food shaped like LEGO bricks, such as LEGO-shaped chicken nuggets and brick cakes. Average cost about 80 RMB per person, taste is average but looks great;
- Snack Stalls: Located in various themed areas, recommended are LEGO ice cream (25 RMB each) and grilled sausages (15 RMB each), better value for money;
- 🌟Tips: The park allows bringing your own snacks and water, so bring some small bread or fruit to reduce food expenses.
2. LEGO Store
- The LEGO flagship store at the park exit offers a full range of LEGO sets, including Shanghai LEGOLAND exclusive Wukong Junior bricks and park souvenir coins—a paradise for LEGO fans;
- 🌟Avoid Pitfalls: Exclusive sets are priced higher, so shop wisely and compare prices on the official website first.
⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Tips
1. Entry Time: On weekends and holidays, arrive at the park entrance 30 minutes early to avoid crowds and quickly check off popular attractions;
2. Fast Track Ticket Choice: If you want to try many popular attractions, buying single-person fast track tickets (120 RMB per attraction) is more cost-effective; parent-child groups can buy double fast track tickets;
3. Outfit Suggestions: Wear light or colorful clothes to match the LEGO elements in the park for better photos;
4. Children’s Facilities: Most attractions have height requirements, so parents with young kids should check the height restriction chart on the official website in advance;
5. Show Times: The park has daily Wukong Junior themed parades and LEGO brick shows. Pick up the show schedule at the park entrance to not miss the exciting performances.
🚗 Suggested Itinerary
- One-day trip (adults/older kids): Enter park → Somersault Cloud Roller Coaster → Mini World → Water Adventure → Dinosaur Island → Ferris Wheel → Watch parade → Visit LEGO store;
- Parent-child trip (young kids): Enter park → Carousel → LEGO City interactive attractions → Mini World → Dinosaur Island → Snack break → Visit LEGO store.
It is very interesting to spend time in the park with the whole family! It is interesting for both children and adults. The only drawback, as well as in Universal Park in Beijing, is the tasteless food in the restaurants located in Legoland. Everything is tasteless, absolutely in all establishments! For us who have been in China for 8 years and know how delicious it is to eat, this is incomprehensible. But Legoland has an advantage, because right at the exit there is a large shopping center with restaurants. Our recommendation for all families!
Taking the kids to LEGOLAND Shanghai was an experience that far exceeded expectations! As the world's largest LEGOLAND, the 318,000-square-meter park is full of surprises. From the moment we entered, we were awestruck by the 26-meter-tall giant LEGO minifigure "Dada," and every snapshot was a masterpiece of childlike wonder. Each of the eight themed areas has its own highlights, and the world premiere of the Monkie Kids themed area is definitely a must-see! Immersive recreations of scenes from "Journey to the West," including the 3.7-meter-tall Bull Demon King puppet in the "Flower and Fruit Mountain Show," had the kids absolutely amazed. They could also take a boat ride through Flower and Fruit Mountain, experiencing the charm of traditional culture while having fun. The most beloved was Miniland, where 20 million LEGO bricks created incredible Chinese landmarks—the 10-meter-tall Shanghai Tower, the brightly lit Bund, the traditional Fengjing Ancient Town with its white walls and black tiles, and even dynamic scenes of the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival moon viewing. The exquisite details made you want to slow down and admire everything. The rides offer a perfect balance of thrills and gentle fun, ensuring there's something for everyone! The kids were engrossed in driving in the LEGO City Driving Academy, not wanting to leave; we, on the other hand, enjoyed the 530-meter-long "LEGO Rolling Coaster," a thrilling and fast-paced experience with much shorter wait times than expected, easily enough for two rides. The park also features 13 building workshops where kids can build with blocks, their focus unwavering, and even exchange limited-edition minifigures with staff to unlock hidden features. The dining and amenities are also incredibly thoughtful. Summer dining is 50% off, offering excellent value. The "Hungry Dragon Chef" set menu is both visually appealing and delicious, full of fun for kids. If you have enough time, I highly recommend staying at the park hotel! The fire truck-shaped bunk beds and the treasure hunt games in the rooms keep kids excited before bedtime, while the 4-meter-high LEGO globe and minifigure wall in the lobby even invite adults to join in the fun of finding the "golden minifigures." My child played from morning till closing time, full of energy the entire time, and even said "I want to come again next time" as we left. Whether you're a child aged 2-12 or an adult with a childlike heart, you can find joy here. There are also family ticket discounts available now, making it incredibly cost-effective. It's definitely the right choice for a family trip, and it's already on my list for a second visit!
Overall, it's very good, especially suitable for young children. Parents can also relax here with their kids as there are hardly any queues. My son said it's more fun than Disney, but not as good as Universal Studios because Universal has his favorite Transformers.
上海乐高乐园真实体验:带6岁娃的亲子游感受 作为两大一小(孩子120cm)的年卡用户,在试运营期间体验了上海乐高乐园,分享一下个人感受: 1. 儿童友好度超高,项目适配性强乐高乐园的定位非常明确——**专为2-12岁儿童设计**,几乎所有项目对100cm以上的孩子都很友好。我家孩子120cm,**所有项目都能玩**,包括“乐高大飞车”“幻影忍者之旅”等热门设施。相比之下,迪士尼虽然项目更丰富,但很多热门项目(如“创极速光轮”“七个小矮人矿山车”)有严格身高限制,孩子玩不了,大人也只能干看着。 2. 排队时间短,体验更轻松试运营期间,**最长排队不超过1小时**,大多数项目20-30分钟就能玩上,部分冷门项目甚至能“二刷三刷”。对比迪士尼动辄2小时+的排队(如“飞跃地平线”“雷鸣山漂流”),乐高的游玩节奏更舒适,尤其适合低龄孩子,不会因长时间等待而烦躁。 3. 亲子互动性强,父母参与度高乐高的项目设计注重**家庭协作**,比如“迷你天地”的积木拼搭、“乐高城市消防学院”的团队灭火游戏,孩子和大人都能一起玩,互动性远超迪士尼的纯观赏类项目。 4. 适合低龄儿童,但成年人可能觉得“幼稚”乐高的项目偏向**低幼化**,比如“骑小马”“乐高赛车”,对6岁孩子来说很有趣,但成年人可能会觉得缺乏刺激感。如果追求惊险体验,迪士尼的“加勒比海盗”“极速光轮”更合适。
Participated in the activities of Shanghai Legoland Resort, where there are many interactive rides, performances and themed attractions in each theme area. As the first international parent-child theme park in the Yangtze River Delta region, it provides a new place for leisure, shopping and entertainment for parent-child families with the dual experience of parent-child entertainment and building block creation, and uses Lego blocks to build various models.
Shanghai Legoland: A Fantasy World Built with Bricks Standing at the entrance of Shanghai Legoland, the first thing that comes into view is the giant Oriental Pearl Tower model made of millions of Lego bricks, shining with a bright plastic luster in the sun. This miniature landscape is 6 meters high and was completed by 12 Lego professional certified masters in 3 months, using more than 500,000 bricks. This stunning visual spectacle instantly brings visitors into the magical world of Lego bricks. The park is divided into 7 major theme areas, each of which is carefully designed. The most popular "Mini World" exhibition area covers an area of 4,000 square meters and presents the iconic buildings of Shanghai and other cities in China. The miniature model of the Bund building complex is accurate to the real proportion of each window, and the Nine-Curve Bridge in Yu Garden uses special transparent bricks to create a rippling water effect. According to the park staff, the entire exhibition area uses about 10 million bricks, and these building models will also change colors at night with the light show, bringing a different viewing experience during the day and night. In the "Lego City" area, children can participate in highly interactive career experience projects. The Fire Academy is one of the most popular projects. Children need to work in teams to drive Lego fire trucks and use simulated water guns to put out "fires". The flight academy next to it provides a virtual flight experience. The operating console is built entirely of Lego bricks, and the damping of the control rods has been professionally adjusted to make the experience more realistic. According to statistics from the park, these interactive projects receive an average of more than 2,000 people per day, and the waiting time is usually between 30-60 minutes. The Lego factory is another attraction not to be missed. Through the glass curtain wall, visitors can see the real Lego brick production process. From the injection molding of granular raw materials to quality inspection, the entire process of packaging and shipment is in full view. The interactive device in the center of the exhibition hall allows visitors to design their own Lego bricks. After selecting the color and shape, the machine will produce a physical sample as a souvenir within 5 minutes. This project is particularly popular and often requires advance reservations. The catering service is also full of Lego characteristics. The main dishes of the theme restaurant are Lego-shaped burgers and fries, and even the tableware is designed in the form of building blocks. The most popular is the "self-service building block salad bar", where guests can build their own salad tower with vegetable "building blocks" of various shapes. The restaurant also provides 3D printing services, which can convert visitors' photos into Lego doll-shaped cookies. The park's derivative store is a paradise for Lego lovers. In addition to regular sets, it also exclusively sells Shanghai-limited sets, such as the Bund Skyline Set and the Yu Garden Theme Set. The most special is a personalized customization service, where visitors can scan facial features on site to make their own Lego dolls. This service requires advance reservations, the production cycle is about 2 hours, and the price is 299 yuan/piece.
Every corner of Shanghai Legoland sparkles with creativity. Upon entering, one is transported into a magical LEGO world, from the LEGO building at the entrance to every detail of the park's decorations. More than just a playground, this is a playground that inspires creativity. Children can participate in LEGO building activities, creating their own creations, which not only cultivates their hands-on skills but also sparks their imaginations. Most touching of all, the staff's meticulous service, whether answering questions or providing assistance, is a warm and inviting experience. In such a creative and joyful environment, every visit is a spiritual revelation, a journey that will leave you wanting more.
Visiting Legoland on a weekday meant I could ride the roller coasters five times in one day! The experience was amazing. The value for money was incredible! If you don't like the food in the park, you can find something to eat in the Aegean Shopping District outside. Being able to freely enter and exit the park on the same day is a really thoughtful feature. I highly recommend going on a weekday. There are fewer people, so there are no queues on the rides – awesome! ^o^