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Stampede Carting prides itself being Asia's largest indoor Go Karting track with 5000sq meters. Located in the basement/car-park of the Bai Lian shopping mall in Northern Shanghai, a 30 kuai cab ride from the city center, the track also has a bar area and also offers a small selection of snacks. 85rmb for one round (around 7 minutes) but specials are ongoing.

Cinema shows English and Chinese movies. Mall movie theater, with lots of jewel toned velvet decor. Tickets are 100rmb, 110rmb for 3D. Tuesday, tickets are half price before 7pm. Wednesday is Ladies' Night (guy purchases 1 full price ticket, girl gets in free). Saturday and Sunday tickets are half price before noon. Sweet and salty popcorn, large is 28rmb.

As Shanghai's only water park, Dino Beach has the distinction of being one of city's top summer destinations. The park boasts a huge wave pool (apparently Asia's largest), numerous water slides, kiddie pools, concession stands serving Western fast food fare, and a highly relaxing lazy river flowing around the facility's perimeter. Weekends during the summer can get very busy, but midweek...

Egyptian themed cinema. IMAX is available here which makes it infinitely more appealing. Tickets are reasonable and they have an ice cream shop right by the traditional concession stand. Monday-Thursday, expect to pay between 40 and 80rmb. Friday-Sunday, tickets run from 100-150rmb.

Awkwardly designed popular cinema. Very crowded, but they've got IMAX so that's to be expected. There is also a Hershey store right next to the ticket booth. Popcorn is sweet and costs 12,18, or 25rmb depending on size. Ticket prices are based on movie popularity and time of day. 45-50rmb before 10am and after 9:30pm. During prime-time tickets are 50-60rmb. IMAX tickets are 80/90rmb.

Cinema showing both Chinese and foreign movies. Mall movie theater. Nice staff, English speakers available to help laowai. Ticket prices depend on time of day: morning 30/40rmb, afternoon 70/80rmb and evening 80/90rmb. Tuesday and Wednesday tickets are half price. Sweet popcorn only.

This cinema has four theaters, the largest of which has 268 seats. All have stadium seating, massive screens and good surround sound. The seats are somewhat small, a broad shouldered person might be uncomfortable. Ticket prices are 80, 100, and 110 rmb, it depends on the movie (3D is 110rmb). Tuesdays are half price and Thursdays all tickets are 60rmb except 3D, those are 70rmb. Popcorn is sweet.

Although a little out of the way for the main tourist hotspots, the beauty of Le Meridien She Shan lies in its surroundings, with its mesmerizing sculpture park and mountain ranges. A definite if you're looking for a romantic getaway, or just a bit of quiet time outside the city hustle and bustle.

Stand alone building with lots of marble flooring and a grand staircase. Regular price tickets are between 80 and 9ormb depending on whether it's peek time, student price tickets are 40 or 50rmb. Tuesday and Wednesday tickets are half price. Sweet popcorn only.