Shanghai Scenic Spots Offer Discounts to Visitors Born in Year of the Horse

Shanghai will offer visitors zodiac-themed discounts during the spring season at its scenic spots to mark the Year of the Horse.

The Year of the Horse represents speed, courage, and new beginnings in the Chinese zodiac. People often describe those born in the Year of the Horse as confident, independent, and full of vitality.

In Chinese culture, the horse holds a special place. It represents strength, perseverance, and success, with classic expressions like "ma dao cheng gong" (success immediately upon arrival) and "ma bu ting ti" (nonstop progress) reflecting the animal's association with achievement and momentum.

For visitors born in the Year of the Horse, Shanghai's scenic spots have tailored special benefits that stretch through the whole spring.

Huakai Haishang Ecological Park

At Huakai Haishang Ecological Park in Jinshan District, special ticket offers are available for visitors born in the Year of the Horse.

For domestic visitors,Horse zodiac visitors can enjoy discounted admission at 15 yuan. Visitors whose zodiac sign is Horse and whose Chinese name contains the character "Ma" (horse) may redeem a free admission ticket by presenting a valid ID.

For foreign visitors, with a valid passport, Horse zodiac visitors can also enjoy discounted admission at 15 yuan. Foreign visitors whose zodiac sign is Horse and whose English name (first name or last name) contains the letters "Ma" may redeem a free admission ticket by presenting their passport.

The park will host its annual plum blossom festival between February 14 and March 15, integrating traditional folk customs, interactive experiences, and intangible cultural heritage displays to create a festive atmosphere.

Date: February 17 - December 31

Address: 6060 Xiujing, Daijing Village, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District

Tel: 5732-0171

Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park

Visitors born in the Year of the Horse can enjoy a 50 percent discount, with tickets priced at 30 yuan. A valid ID card is required for Chinese visitors, while foreign visitors should present a valid passport.

The celebration aligns with the 2026 Year of the Horse, offering auspicious activities. It runs through Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and the early spring outing season.

Date: February 17 – March 31

Address: 1677 Suitanghe Rd, Fengxian District

Tel: 5716-9696

Across Shanghai, cultural and scenic venues are celebrating with horse-themed discounts and activities.

Sightseeing Hall of Shanghai Jinmao Tower on 88th Floor

The iconic tourist attraction is offering a discounted ticket of 88 yuan (original price 120 yuan) per adult.

It is inviting visitors to hang a wish card on the wishing tree and interact with intangible cultural heritage folk artists, who will perform interactive activities such as sugar figurines and making tanghulu (a Chinese street snack of skewered hawthorn, coated in a hard sugar glaze).

Date: February 14-23

Address: 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area

Tel: 5047-5101

Fangta Park

The park is offering half-price admission at 6 yuan. It will host folk performances, dragon and lion dances, Spring Festival blessings, traditional Chinese opera shows, shadow puppetry, paper‑cutting, allowing visitors to experience traditional festive culture.

Date: February 17-21

Address: 235 Zhongshan Rd E., Songjiang District

Tel: 5783-2621

Shanghai Yuehu Sculpture Park

The park is offering a 50-yuan discount.

Famous Chinese and foreign artists have created over 80 sculptures in the park. The pet-friendly park with modern sculpture, landscape, and architectural art offers a relaxing nature and art experience.

Date: Now - March 8

Address: 1158 Linyinxin Rd, Sheshan National Tourist Resort, Songjiang District

Tel: 5779-8090

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden

The 2026 Spring Flower & Plant Diversity Exhibition will feature off-season peonies, azaleas, and New Year flowers, as well as Lantern Festival activities on March 3, the 15th day of the first lunar month.

During the exhibition, the garden will offer a discounted admission at 54 yuan (original 60 yuan).

Date: February 16 - March 3

Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang District

Tel: 3779-2288 ext. 800

Jinshanzui Fishing Village Scenic Area

The scenic area is offering half-price admission during the Spring Festival. Its activities include fishing net weaving and sugar painting, plus local delicacies like rice cakes and fish wontons.

The Shanyang Pastoral New Year Flavor Festival runs from February 16 to 24. It features Jinshan agricultural product exhibitions, traditional New Year goods making, and farming experiences.

Date: February 11 - March 3

Address: Lane 88 Tingwei Rd S., Jinshan District

Tel: 3721-6777

Nanxiang Ancient Town

The Tan Garden offers half-price admission at 11 yuan.

The town will host cultural performances, Spring Festival markets, themed lantern shows, comedy shows, a lantern exhibition, and interactive activities.

During the Spring Festival holiday, Nanxiang will offer five daily artificial snowfall sessions, allowing visitors to experience a romantic "snowy" scene in the water town.

Date: February 15 - February 23

Address: 206 Jiefang Street, Nanxiang Town, Jiading District

Tel: 5912-5503