I didn't know what to expect of the place when visiting, because I didn't know of it's existence, because it's far from Shanghai. However the Park is BEAUTIFUL, its maintained really well, the ticket for the entry was really cheap and the place is huge, (around 52km²). In the middle there's a war museum and a replica of an Aircraft Carrier. Also a Submarine from the Chinese Naval Forces. You do need to buy a ticket to enter the submarine. I really recommend visiting it, either with...
Read morePerfect place if you are up for something a little different. The overall park/resort is very large. I only went through the military park. This is also where many of the high school kids in the Shanghai area get part of their military indoctrination. A lot of old military equipment. A replica aircraft carrier with museum inside and a submarine. All for training. It was raining the day I went and not very crowded. Suspect it could be crowded in...
Read moreIt's a fascinating place for a western visitor. Part nature park, part military museum complete with a replica aircraft carrier and submarine. There are also obstacle courses and challenge climbing gyms, a stadium, a philosophers walk, and a number of restaurants that may or may not ever be open. It's quite fascinating.
I stayed at oriental land resort, which is a nice hotel that smells of humidity and cigarette smoke. In all...
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