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Shanghai Circus World

2266 Gonghe Xin Lu, Zhabei, Shanghai 200073, China
021-66657750,021-66522395
As featured in 3 days in Shanghai and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 144 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: The Shanghai Circus World is a large, indoor modern circus that showcases performances. The performance targeted at travellers is ERA - Intersection... more »
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Louisville
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This show is like nothing you have ever seen before. It is fabulous! It has acrobatics, motorcycles, high aerial acts like Cirque de Soleil. It lasts 1 hour 45 minutes with a 10 minute intermission. You have to get tickets ahead of time. This is a must see! More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This was a wonderful performance which we tahoroughly enjoyed and somethignot to be missed More

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Shanghai
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Incredible acrobats, superhuman precision jugglers and hair raising balancing acts all wrought with lights and music into one Las Vegas worthy show of superlatives - It's almost overpowering! More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I went to see the show with a work colleague. I had been earlier in Beijing acrobat show and sort of knew what to expect. However this one was even one level more of a show with all the light and music effects. The acrobats are very impressive and there is a nice story around those as well. I really... More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The whole performance is great! The acts are not expected so you'll really be surprised. Your heart will pound as you watch each performer to their stunts. The best act for me was the last one which was done by the motorcycle riders. I can't describe as I wanted it to remain a mystery and a surprise. Although in the... More

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Shanghai, China
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

If you friends or relatives visiting Shanghai, the Shanghai Circus World is a great performance to take them to. I saw the ERA show with a visiting friend and she was very impressed with the acts. Though some acts were a bit slow, the majority of the show was impressive given the price we paid (90rmb for the cheapest tickets).... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Loved seeing the crowds unencumbered by traffic strolling about. The views of the surrounding buildings are not to be missed. All new and innovative - definitely worth seeing. More

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Somewhere on Planet Earth
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

No need for the VIP cards try to get as close to the scene as possible! More

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morganville
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Sat in the 3rd row. You do not need to sit that close. It was a MOnday night but the whole upstairs was empty and lots of room available in the downstairs. Most of the acts were very good and some were just OK. Would recommedn seeing it or something else like it while in Shanghai. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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There is certainly no shortage of talented performers here however the stage, set, equipment, overall choreography and production was somewhat low budget.. a little dated and lacking the big stage production you get in other major cities around the world. The theater itself is quite small so you would have a good view regardless of where you sit- we chose... More

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