Shanghai Submarine Museum
The Submarine Museum is a retired Great Wall 191 submarine, and next to it is the Yuanwang 1 tracking ship. These great national weapons not only let you feel the strong military atmosphere, but also provide an excellent opportunity for a personal experience! 💡
📍 Address: No. 1, Lane 50, Longhua East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
🚏 Transportation:
1. Self-driving (10/h): Convenient parking; about 430 meters from the scenic spot
2. Subway: Take Line 13 and get off at Expo Museum Station; or take Line 4 Inner Circle/Line 4 Outer Circle/Line 18 and get off at Xizang South Road Station.
3. Bus: Longhua East Road Zhizaoju Road Station (Line 45, Line 66, Line 66 Interval, Line 306); Longhua East Road Miaojiang Road (China Ship Pavilion) Station (Puxi Riverside Line 1).
🎯 Features
- Visit the interior of a retired submarine + guided tour
- Yuanwang 1 tracking ship takes you to explore modern marine technology, with a retired captain giving a personal tour
💰 Price
- Submarine Museum: CNY 80/person
- Yuanwang 1: CNY 80/person
- Joint ticket: CNY 150 (only available at 10:20 am)
🕓 Opening hours
- Closed on Mondays
- Daily opening hours (09:00–17:00): 9:30, 10:20, etc., you need to choose when purchasing tickets
🔔 Visiting tips
- Reservation method:
You can make a reservation through the "Mini Program" by searching for the "Shanghai Submarine Museum" official account. The price is the same for adults and children, and only those over 1.2 meters can visit.
- Dress code:
It is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers and casual clothes for easy climbing and walking, especially inside the submarine. 👟
- Photography tips:
Photography is allowed inside the submarine, so remember to bring your camera or phone 📸
- Visiting time:
The visit to the submarine takes about 1 hour, while the visit to Yuanwang 1 takes about 1.5 hours. Both tours are very informative, covering a range of topics from a brief history of Jiangnan Shipyard to the working principles of submarines.
- Arrival time:
Please be sure to arrive on time, as each tour has a fixed guide and can accommodate up to 40 people. If you are late, you may miss the guided tour.
🎤 Summary
Although the ticket price for this submarine and Yuanwang 1 tour is not cheap, the guided tour is in-depth and informative, and each visit is a new learning experience. These retired submarines and ships are not only witnesses of technology but also epitomes of history. Therefore, if you are interested in the navy, military history, or technology, it is definitely worth a visit!
- If you are interested, make a reservation for your own military tour! 🚀