The arrival of winter is a good time to watch the aurora, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. Now, there's a place in Shanghai that is accessible by subway where you can watch fascinating simulations of the cosmic events.

The first aurora show of the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone recently debuted at the north island of Dishui Lake. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_80c82aabe5df]

The aurora show in the Lin-gang Special Area enables people in Shanghai to see the Northern Lights without visiting Iceland or the Arctic Pole. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_80c82aabe5df]

The show is divided into two parts – the first one staged from 6pm to 9pm from Dec 18 to 25, 2020, and second part staged from 6pm to 9pm from Jan 2 to 3, 2021. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_80c82aabe5df]