🎫 Tickets Booking · Shanghai
Last verified 30 Jun 2025
A one-stop guide to booking Shanghai's top attractions: what you need, when to book, how to pay, and how to avoid common headaches.
1 Overview
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Real-name booking is mandatory for most 5A sites, Disney Resort, major gardens and the CPC Memorial.
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Mobile-first: Tickets are sold via Chinese apps or mini-programs—foreigners need WeChat or Alipay with a linked card.
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Peak windows: Slots for Disney, Pearl Tower and gardens open months ahead and fill within minutes.
2 Pre-Booking Essentials
| Item | Details |
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| Passport scan | Required for identity verification on nearly all platforms. |
| Chinese phone number | Needed for SMS confirmations & QR check-in—rent a local SIM or eSIM. |
| WeChat/Alipay | Tie a foreign credit card to one of these; note that some attractions (e.g., scenic-area buses) still accept cash only. |
3 Booking-Alerts
Oriental Pearl Tower
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Capacity: 10,000 / day
Release: 09:00 CST, 30 days ahead
Platform: official-iptv.com.cn / Meituan
Shanghai Wild Animal Park
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Capacity: 15,000 / day
Release: 08:00 CST, 7 days ahead
Platform: WeChat "上海野生动物园" mini-program
Shanghai Science & Technology Museum
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Capacity: 20,000 / day
Release: 08:55 CST, 7 days ahead
Platform: official SSTM site / Meituan
CPC 1st·2nd·4th Congress Memorial
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Capacity: Free, limited
Release: 09:00 CST, 3 days ahead
Platform: WeChat "中共一大会址纪念馆" mini-program
Yuyuan Garden
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Capacity: 10,000 / day
Release: 09:00 CST, 7 days ahead
Platform: meituan.com / WeChat mini-program
Longhua Temple
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Capacity: 8,000 / day
Release: 09:00 CST, 7 days ahead
Platform: Shanghai tourism bureau site
Shanghai Botanical Garden
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Capacity: 12,000 / day
Release: Rolling release 14 days ahead
Platform: official garden portal / Meituan
Zhujiajiao Water Town
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Capacity: 30,000 / day
Release: 10:00 CST, 15 days ahead
Platform: zhujiajiao.net / WeChat mini-program
*🟥 High = sells out ≤ 15 min 🟧 Med = gone < 24 h 🟩 Low = rarely sells out except Golden Week.
4 Booking Windows & Platforms
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Disney Resort: Book via the Disney app or WeChat mini-program; special events (e.g., Halloween) require separate tickets.
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Oriental Pearl & Zoo & Science Museum: Use official websites or Meituan/Dianping apps; time-slot selection required.
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Gardens & Temples: Meituan app and WeChat mini-program both supported.
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CPC Memorial: Official WeChat mini-program only; no third-party sales.
5 Payment Methods
6 Cancellations & Refunds
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Full refund ≥ 24 h before visit
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50 % refund 4–24 h prior
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No refund < 4 h before entry
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Special-event rule: No refunds once "Sold Out" announcement appears in mini-program.
7 Pro Tips
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Stagger your bookings — Don't attempt all slots at once—prioritize high-demand attractions (Disney, Pearl Tower) first.
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Multi-device strategy — Have desktop + mobile + tablet ready at release times.
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Backup dates — Pre-select at least two alternate dates per attraction.
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Group orders — Booking 5+ tickets often unlocks a dedicated queue lane.
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Time sync — Use time.beijing.gov.cn to align your device clock within ±1 s.
8 Common Pitfalls & Scams
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Unofficial resellers: Only trust official mini-programs and government portals.
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Phantom QR codes: Ignore unsolicited QR codes claiming "VIP access."
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Language mismatches: Cross-verify English labels with Chinese "退票规则" sections.