For those looking to take a two-day parent-child trip in Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort, here is a recommended route: Chenshan Botanical Garden→Shanghai Shimao Dream City→InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland→Shanghai Moon Lake Sculpture Park.

Chenshan Botanical Garden is the largest botanical garden in East China. It has a collection of more than 15,000 species and varieties of plants. The plants are labeled with their names and identifying characteristics. It is an ideal destination for children to explore nature and learn about plants.

Best time to visit: All seasons

Recommended play time: Half a day

Address: No 3888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang district, Shanghai

Opening hours: 9:00 am - 17:00

Shanghai Shimao Dream City is home to the Wonderland Area and the Smurfs Theme Park, which are two popular amusement parks for families. A must-try new facility at the Wonderland Area is the Wonderland Eye, which is the largest Ferris wheel in Shanghai's Songjiang district. Children can meet and interact with the beloved Smurfs and explore and play in the mushroom houses at the Smurfs Theme Park, which offers a reproduction of a Smurf village scenario.

The Wonderland Eye is about 48 meters high and has 26 carriages. [Photo/WeChat ID: sheshanlvyoutopnews]

The Wonderland Area

Best time to visit: All seasons

Recommended play time: Half a day

Address: No 5898 Chenhua Road, Songjiang district, Shanghai

Opening hours: 10:00 am - 18:00

The Smurfs Theme Park

Best time to visit: All seasons

Recommended play time: Half a day

Address: No 5088 Chenhua Road, Songjiang district, Shanghai

Opening hours: 10:00 am - 18:00

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is a five-star hotel located in an 88-meter-deep quarry. It is close to the Wonderland Area, so visitors can spend the night there after a day of fun. It has 17 floors, more than 300 guest rooms, and dining and entertainment facilities. From the rooms, guests can see the rocky outcrop, which is designed with natural characteristics like waterfalls. When night falls, the hotel puts on a large-scale light and water show incorporating virtual reality for its guests.

Address: No 5888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang district, Shanghai

A jaw-dropping view of InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, which was built inside an 88-meter-deep quarry. [Photo/IC]

Shanghai Moon Lake Sculpture Park is a 4A-level scenic spot and science polarization base. The park features the 31-hectare Moon Lake in its center and more than 80 sculptures created by contemporary artists are situated around the lake. The park was built with the concept of "returning to nature and enjoying art".

Shanghai Moon Lake Sculpture Park blends natural beauty with the art of sculptures and landscapes. [Photo/WeChat ID: sheshanlvyoutopnews]

Best time to visit: All seasons

Recommended play time: Half a day

Address: No 1158 Linyinxin Road, Songjiang district, Shanghai

Opening hours: 9:00 am - 16:30