Visiting Shanghai Planetarium for the First Time? Here's What You Need to Know:

Your Must-See Travel Guide: Basic Information - Address: 380 Lingang Ave, Nanhui New City Town, Pudong New Area. - Opening hours: 9:30–16:00 (last admission at 15:00). Closed on Mondays. - Ticket prices: General admission CNY 30/person, child ticket CNY 15/person, free for children under 6. Getting There - Subway: Take Line 16 to Dishui Lake Station. Exit from Exit 3 or 4 and walk 10–15 mins. - Bus: Take the Shengang 1, 1009, 1135, or 1043 bus to a nearby stop. - Car: Take the Middle Ring Road–Huaxia Expressway–Lianggang Road, or the Outer Ring Road–Hulv Expressway–Shengang Ave, then turn onto Lingang Ave. There is a parking lot outside the planetarium. What to See - Permanent exhibitions: The Home Hall on the first floor features exhibits on Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, including rare lunar and Martian meteorites. The Universe Hall on the second floor has five themed zones: Spacetime, Gravity, Light, Elements, and Life, showcasing cosmic phenomena and celestial evolution. Also on the second floor, the Odyssey Hall features three themes: Galaxy, Math Lab, and Spaceflight, displaying original works by renowned scientists who have influenced the development of science worldwide. - Special exhibitions: The "China Asks the Sky" exhibition on the first floor features three themed zones: Observation and Timekeeping, Western Learning Spreading East, and Chinese Dream of the Sky, showcasing Chinese astronomical instruments and achievements. The Curious Planet exhibition on the basement level is suitable for children aged 3–8, who can follow the protagonist on a cosmic adventure to an exoplanet. In the "Journey to Mars" exhibition on the first floor, visitors can role-play as a rescue team on a spacecraft to Mars, simulating spacecraft docking and other scenarios. - Shows: The dome theater has a 23m screen with 8K ultra-high-definition resolution, showing films such as *The Heavens* and *The Invisible Universe*. The "Fly Through the Milky Way" theater is a 6K motion theater where you can board the "Light Chaser" spaceship to explore the mysteries of the Milky Way. Food and Shopping - Food: The planetarium has restaurants and vending machines offering a variety of food and drinks. - Shopping: There is a gift shop with over 120 cultural and creative products, including decorations, clothing, accessories, household items, stationery, and toys. Things to Note - Book tickets in advance on the "Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Natural History Museum, Planetarium" mini-program. Tickets for 3 days later are released at 9:30 every morning. - Food and drinks are prohibited in some areas of the planetarium. Please follow the rules. - Keep your belongings safe and look after any elderly people or children in your group.