Jinjiang Action Park, Large amusement park in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park in Shanghai's Xuhui District featuring more than 40 attractions spread across a vast area. The park offers several roller coasters, water rides, and dark rides to suit different preferences.
Jinjiang Action Park opened in 1985 after construction began in 1984, making it the first large amusement venue built in Shanghai after the 1949 Shanghai Campaign. It belongs to the Jinjiang International Group. In 2008 it was rated a national 4A-level scenic area, and in February 2025 the group signed a joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery for a Harry Potter Studio Tour on 53,000 square metres, due to open in 2027.
The park serves as a popular meeting place for Shanghai residents, especially young couples during weekdays and families on weekends. This site shows how much amusement parks have become part of the city's social life.
The park is easy to reach by Shanghai Metro Line 1 at Jinjiang Park station or by one of many bus routes serving the area. The grounds are quite large, so plan enough time and wear comfortable shoes.
The Shanghai Ferris Wheel, called "Shanghai Big Wheel", opened in May 2003 after construction began in November 2002 and cost over 10 million yuan. Its 63 cars each seat 6 riders, and one rotation takes 20 to 25 minutes. On clear days riders can pick out the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong, the Songpu, Fengpu and Xupu bridges to the south, and Sheshan Hill to the west.
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