Oriental Land

Map of Shanghai Oriental Land (Click to Enlarge)

Close to the beautiful Dianshan Lake, the Oriental Land covers 56 square kilometers (21 square miles), of which 20 square kilometers (7 square miles) is the water area. To the south, you may walk along the lake, cross some bridges and through the forest. The bamboo grove and some different-shaped stones will come into view. To the north, rows of over 30 villas of Spanish, English and American style show each country's culture. You can also enjoy all kinds of modern sports facilities in this area, like tennis courts, volleyball halls and swimming pools. To the east of the park, a large aircraft carrier stands to represent modern military. Walking to the west, you can see Moon Bay and Fisherman Dock. Walking along Lakeshore Avenue, you may appreciate the beautiful sunset of Dianshan Lake. Below are some main sites one should not miss:
 

Enter through the 4th gate of Oriental Land and you will see the huge aircraft aarrier built in its original proportion: 220 meters (240 yards) in length, 48 meters (52 yards) in width and 46 meters (150 feet) in height. Many entertainment facilities and the aviation museum are designed so children can increase their knowledge. There is a 4D cinema with the biggest screen in the world. To the east of the carrier, there is a Chinese 280th Navy Submarine on display.
 To the southwest of the Aircraft Carrier, there is the long Wisdom Avenue with a length of over 700 meters (760 yards), including more than 160 statues of Chinese and foreign scientists, philosophers and artists where children can learn about the stories of these well-known people.
 The Global Village shows 26 exotic residential buildings of different countries, including Thai villa, Greek villa, an American wooden house and a cartoon elephant house. The village also offers visitors accommodation. There are also many sports activities, such as tennis courts, volleyball halls and indoor swimming pools.
 At over 170,000 square meters (200,000 yards), the Great Lawn has open space and a comfortable environment, suitable for hiking, flying kites and resting. Visitors can choose to prepare food and picnic on the grass ground, enjoying the warm sunshine.
 Due to the closeness to the Dianshan Lake, Oriental Land has many aquatic activities. The outer edge of the lake is so long that you can go for a walk and enjoy the natural landscapes. There you can also play the game, 'Hero's Road' with many special checkpoints like a rope-made bridge, a single-plank bridge, stakes and so on. When playing, you will need balance to avoid falling into the water. In addition, you can cruise on the lake by pedal boats, rowing boats, battery ships, amongst others.

You can take a walk in the large park or rent a bike to the sites and feel the joy of riding. There are single and tandem bicycles for you to choose. Single bicycles cost CNY 20 per hour and require a CNY 200 deposit. If you choose a tandem bicycle, you need pay CNY 30 per hour and CNY 300 deposit.  

The best time to visit Oriental Land is in the Spring from April to May and in the Autumn from September to October for comfortable weather.
  Metro:
Take Line 17 and get off at Oriental Land Station directly.

 Bus:
1. Take the tourism bus line Qingpu A from Shanghai Stadium to get there. The bus departs daily from 07:30 to 11:00.
2. Take a special tourism bus from Yangpu Sports Center or Hongkou Football Stadium to get there. Both depart on weekends only.
3. Take Huzhu Express Line from Yan' an Road Puan Road, close to People’s Square, to Zhujiajiao.Then change to Qingjin Line or Qinshang Line to get there.
4. Take Huzhu line from West Zhongshan Road Wuzhong Road Station, close to Xiqu Bus Station, to Zhujiajiao, then change to Qinjin line or Qinshang line to get there.
 

Admission Fee	CNY 50 per person Free of charge for children below 1.3 meters (4.2 feet)
Opening Hours	8:30-16:30

 Nearby Attractions:
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Dianshan Lake

Further Reading:
15 Most Beautiful Places in Shanghai in Spring
 12 Popular Shanghai Activities to Survive Summer
 Top 5 Shanghai Must See Places in May
 15 Things to Do in Shanghai with Kids