Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort is ramping up efforts to develop a nighttime economy, to offset the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Located 30 kilometers from the downtown area of Songjiang district in the western suburbs of Shanghai, the resort is the city's only natural forest resort. It is notable for its tourist attractions and supporting facilities, including Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park,Chenshan Botanical Garden,Shanghai Happy Valley, Shanghai Shimao Elf-Themed Park and Shimao Wonderland InterContinental quarry hotel.
These tourist attractions and facilities naturally help the resort promote its night-tour projects and offer more diversified shopping and leisure services.
By fostering integrated development among the industries of tourism, culture, science and technology and music, Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort developed innovative nighttime economy products and designed night tours for visitors of different ages.
Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park in the tourist resort, with relics dating back to the Neolithic Age, is known as"the root of Shanghai". The 40,000-square-meter park imitates the area's ancient way of life and offers evidence of inhabitants who lived there 5,000 years ago.
An archaeological exhibition hall in the relics park was revealed to the public this year. It selects 159 representative sets of cultural relics and treasures for display.
A night tour based on archaeological studies was launched at the relics park, which has attracted a raft of students and their parents.
The night-tour project allows visitors to simulate archaeological excavations and take a closer look at all the exhibits.
Covering an area of around 30,000 sq m, Shanghai Shimao Elf-Themed Park is a comprehensive amusement park invested in by Shimao Group.
Integrating landmarks with classic animation, the park offers a unique entertainment experience for families.
Combining animation with interactive experiences, the Shanghai Shimao Elf-Themed Park also launched a night-tour project on children's safety education.
During the night tour at Shanghai Shimao Elf-Themed Park, children have an immersive night trip under the guidance and help of professional coaches. They teach the children personal safety protection, self-survival skills and how to decipher scientific experiments.
The night-tour project aims to help children become more courageous and wiser, while also fostering unity and cooperation. It has been well-received by the children and their parents, according to Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort.
Chenshan Botanical Garden is a must-see attraction at the resort,which is home to nearly 1,000 cherry trees of more than 60 varieties from the Netherlands, Germany, Japan and other countries.
This year, the garden launched a science popularization education night tour for the first time.
With professionals in botany sharing their knowledge during the night tour, visitors can look for and inspect insects in the dark while experiencing the nocturnal beauty of nature and plants.
Shanghai Happy Valley includes seven themed areas and entertainment facilities imported from the United States and Switzerland. For families wanting some thrills, the park is an ideal option. It provides events year-round to cater to young thrill-seekers, including high-tech shows combining water fountains,light displays, music and fireworks.
An electronic music festival was held there at night this summer.With a high-tech stage design and stunning visual effects, the electronic music festival immersed visitors with beautiful sights and sounds.
Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort is committed to improving its supporting facilities and services, so it can invite more tourists to experience the beauty of Sheshan.
Shimao Wonderland InterContinental quarry hotel was built in an 88-meter-deep abandoned quarry and opened in November 2018. It has 17 floors, more than 300 guest rooms, and dining and entertainment facilities. Guests can view the rocky outcrop from their rooms, the design of which adopts natural elements such as waterfalls.
When night falls, the hotel provides its guests with a large-scale light and water show featuring virtual reality.
In addition, the tourist resort has held a series of camping festivals,allowing attendees to camp and picnic on the lawn, watch shows beneath the stars and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
