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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, China

From series “Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water”
For many, visiting an oceanarium is the best way to get acquainted with the versatility and beauty of the underwater world. One of the most unusual oceanariums of the planet is in Shanghai. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium has not only a rich collection of underwater creatures, but is also unique in design. The main feature of the oceanarium is an underwater tunnel, the length of which is more than 150 meters. It is situated completely under water and is constructed of high-strength glass. A walk along the underwater tunnel will give a lot of unforgettable impressions.

Its visitors have an illusion of being in a real underwater world, hundreds of colorful fish can be seen from all sides through the transparent walls of the tunnel. The original tunnel is a true world record holder in terms of length. Best specialists of the Advanced Aquarium Technologies worked on his project. More than $ 50 million has been spent for the whole construction. It never ceases to surprise visitors with a variety of unique features and is considered to be the best in the world.

The area of the oceanarium is 20500 sq.km. It is divided into different thematic zones. The underwater tunnel is located in the "Deep Ocean" zone. For the convenience of visitors it has been equipped with a special escalator. Entering the tunnel, you do not have to walk, you can just stand and admire the surrounding landscapes. This design avoids the accumulation of a large number of people in one place, but if in some area of the tunnel you want to stay longer, you can go to one of the specially equipped platforms. Next - Cloud 9 Bar


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Ping an Bank ATM' located in 0.31 km ( check the route on the map).
Fuel station: '方圆' in 0.45 km
Supermarket: '7-Eleven' in 0.2 km
Parking: 'Zhoutianzhoudi Hotel Parking Lot' in 0.08 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Oriental Pearl Xuanzhuan Restaurant' in 0.09 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Hongqiao Airport SHA - in 15 km
 »  Pudong Airport PVG - in 30 km
 »  Ningbo Lishe International Airport NGB - in 152 km
 »  Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport HGH - in 167 km
 »  Lukou Airport NKG - in 256 km
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Best hotels near Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Shanghai Xindihao Service Apartment

Located in 0 km from Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
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Rooms: 35
Xindihao Service Apartment is a 10-minute drive from The Bund and a 20-minute drive from Shanghai New International Expo Centre. It takes 20 minutes … More: photo, rates and booking
Park Hyatt Shanghai

Located in 1 km from Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
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Rooms: 174
Situated in the heart of the Lujiazui financial district, Park Hyatt Shanghai is 500 metres from Lujiazui Subway Station (Line 2), a 5-minute drive … More: photo, rates and booking
Shanghai Yopark 5-Star Apartment(Shimao Riviera Garden)

Located in 2 km from Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
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Rooms: 234
Located steps away from Lujiazui 96 Plaza and Century Avenue Interchange Subway Station (Line 2, 4, 6 and 9), Shanghai Yopark 5-Star Apartment is … More: photo, rates and booking
Shanghai Xin Heng Business Hotel

Located in 3 km from Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
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Rooms: 98
Xin Heng Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Lujiazui Financial District and Jin Mao Tower. Century Park is a 10-minute drive away. Rooms here will … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Orient Pearl Tower
0 km - Orient Pearl Tower
Oriental Pearl TV Tower is situated in Shanghai. It is one of the highest in the world and the third highest in Asia; its height is 468 meters. Not surprisingly, this tower is one of the city's most popular viewing points. Moreover, there are many more interesting …
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2 km - Shanghai
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Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Hotel
5 km - Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Hotel
The real attraction of Shanghai is the luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotel. It's chosen not only by fans of high-end leisure, but also by those who like to enjoy cityscapes. The top floors of a skyscraper offer wonderful views of the Huangpu River. Many rooms have amazing …
Jackie Chan Museum
10 km - Jackie Chan Museum
Jackie Chan fans should definitely go to Shanghai, as there is the largest and most famous museum dedicated to their idol. This museum is housed in a beautiful building in the traditional style. It is surrounded by a vast landscape park decorated with many amazing …
Swimming pool at Holiday Inn Pudong Kangqiao
13 km - Swimming pool at Holiday Inn Pudong Kangqiao
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One of the scariest pools in the world is available to guests of the Holiday Inn Pudong Kangqiao. It is located in Shanghai. A modern skyscraper is the location of this hotel. The pool for guests is equipped on one of the last floors, at an altitude of 100 meters. In …
Qi Zhong Stadium
26 km - Qi Zhong Stadium
The special design has made the Qi Zhong Stadium, located in Shanghai, one of the world's most famous sports facilities. The stadium is characterized by the slidable roof structure. The open roof is reminiscent of the magnolia flower - one of the most important …

Top destination around Shanghai Ocean Aquarium - Shanghai

In the centre of the scenic district Xintiandi, which is famous for its entertainments, there is the unique hotel The Langham Xintiandi . The building is a real sightseeing as it looks like a huge, sparkling crystal. The hotel is ready to offer stylish rooms, furnished with exclusive furniture made of dark wood. All the rooms have panoramic windows which length is from floor to ceiling. There you can look at the views of the nearby shopping street Huaihai. Among the attractive features of the hotel, it is worth to highlight the modern fitness center and a gorgeous 25-metre pool.

Near the Bund seacoast there is the legendary hotel The Peninsula Shanghai , one of the main symbols of the city. It is a single complex with a luxury SPA the Peninsula which is used only for the procedures with usage only exclusive cosmetic of ESPA series. For admirers of nightlife the luxury hotel provides the elite salon Salon de Ning, where you can hear live music every evening. Gourmets who dream about authentic Peking duck and other national delicacies from China should visit the restaurant Yilong Court.
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