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Happy Valley

Shanghai Happy Valley in Songjiang district is hosting a variety of performances and activities in celebration of the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. The park was named as the most popular theme park of 2018.

Acrobatic performers from Russia, Latvia and Ukraine will show off their skills at the amusement park, and stilt shows and parades will also be part of the celebrations. A Jiangzhou drum performance, an intangible cultural heritage, and street comic shows by overseas artists will be held as well.

The amusement park has already been illuminated by tens of thousands of lights and lanterns as a magic light festival is underway until February 24.

Address:
No 888 Linhu Road, Songjiang district, Shanghai

Transportation:
Take Shanghai Metro Line 9, get off at Sheshan Station and take a shuttle bus to reach the destination directly.

Dates:
Feb 5 to 24

Ticket price:
220 yuan ($33)