The Underwater Marvels of Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Shanghai, the seventh largest urban city in the world, is home to many extraordinary things such as fine museums, art and a rich culture, and the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is indeed one of these extraordinary things. Established in February 2002, with the vision of giving its vistors a glimpse of the world under the waters of the sea, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is China's largest aquarium, and one of the best in the world.
This colossal aquarium spreads over 20500 sq. metres, and has a collection of over 450 marine species. To give the visitors a realistic ocean tour, the aquarium is devided into 9 climatic and thematic zones; Africa Zone, Australia Zone, Cold Water Zone, China Zone, Deep Ocean Zone, Polar Zone, South East Asia Zone, South America Zone and the Sea and Shore Zone. Due to this division of zones, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium actually enables people to catch a glimpse of the beauty of nearly the entire ocean. The aquarium also has special exhibitions such "SOS – Save Our Sharks Exhibitions" which is displayed to the public for a limited time.
The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium houses some rare and endangered species which people will very rarely see in the open ocean, such as the Chinese Suckerfish and the Yangtze Alligator. This Aquarium also conducts educational programs about endangered marine life, coral conservation, the effects of oil dumping into the ocean and many more informative and resourceful topics. Moreover, guided tours with experienced tour guides and entertainment events are offered at the aquarium. Therefore it is clear that it is built to ensure you see the magnificent beauty of the ocean while enjoying and educating yourself.
An ideal hotel to stay in if you are in the city to see the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is The Langham Yangtze Boutique Shanghai. The hotel is located just over 10 minutes away from the aquarium. This splendid 5 star hotel offers the finest service and hospitality the 160 year old Langham chain of hotels is renowned for. The Langham Yangtze Boutique is an elite hotel in Shanghai, with its grand suites, comforting leisure activities and restaurants serving the finest culinary treats, which make it ideal for private dining Shangahi.
This colossal aquarium spreads over 20500 sq. metres, and has a collection of over 450 marine species. To give the visitors a realistic ocean tour, the aquarium is devided into 9 climatic and thematic zones; Africa Zone, Australia Zone, Cold Water Zone, China Zone, Deep Ocean Zone, Polar Zone, South East Asia Zone, South America Zone and the Sea and Shore Zone. Due to this division of zones, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium actually enables people to catch a glimpse of the beauty of nearly the entire ocean. The aquarium also has special exhibitions such "SOS – Save Our Sharks Exhibitions" which is displayed to the public for a limited time.
The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium houses some rare and endangered species which people will very rarely see in the open ocean, such as the Chinese Suckerfish and the Yangtze Alligator. This Aquarium also conducts educational programs about endangered marine life, coral conservation, the effects of oil dumping into the ocean and many more informative and resourceful topics. Moreover, guided tours with experienced tour guides and entertainment events are offered at the aquarium. Therefore it is clear that it is built to ensure you see the magnificent beauty of the ocean while enjoying and educating yourself.
An ideal hotel to stay in if you are in the city to see the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is The Langham Yangtze Boutique Shanghai. The hotel is located just over 10 minutes away from the aquarium. This splendid 5 star hotel offers the finest service and hospitality the 160 year old Langham chain of hotels is renowned for. The Langham Yangtze Boutique is an elite hotel in Shanghai, with its grand suites, comforting leisure activities and restaurants serving the finest culinary treats, which make it ideal for private dining Shangahi.