Beat the heat: Shanghai's best places to have aquatic fun

Jinshan City Beach

Parents and kids play at the "Neptune Track" Floating Water Park at the Jinshan City Beach. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

Apart from swimming at the Jinshan City Beach in summer, visitors can also play at the "Neptune Track" Floating Water Park, a newly-added water entertainment facility at the scenic spot this year.

The "Neptune Track" program that originated from Germany is perfect for parent-kid activities and team building days. 

Covering a total area of more than 5,000 square meters, the park houses large pools, mini slides, tracks for exciting sports competitions, and many other entertainment facilities that can cater to people of different ages. The park is able to hold 300 to 400 visitors at the same time.

Ticket:

Time suitable for swimming (June 20 - Sept 10): 

30 yuan per person from Monday to Friday

50 yuan per person at weekends and holidays

"Neptune Track" Floating Water Park: 

75 yuan per person on weekdays

100 yuan per person at weekends and holidays

Address: No 7555 Huhang Highway, Shanyang town, Jinshan district, Shanghai

Tel: 021- 57936507

Transportation:

Metro Line 1 (Shanghainan Railway Station) – Jinshan Railway (Jinshanwei Station) – Jinshan No 2 Bus – City Beach

Metro Line 1 (Jinjiang Park Station) – Shimei Bus Line – Shihua Bus Terminal – Jinhshan No 1, 2, or 3 Bus – City Beach