Shanghai's newest attraction, Twin Hills, has been all over social media lately, and guess what?
The wait is over! Starting September 20, you can officially climb this hill yourself.
Where is it?
Twin Hills is nestled in the southern section of Shanghai Expo Culture Park, and because it's bound to be super popular, you'll need a reservation to avoid the crowds.
When can I reserve?
Reservations open at 10am on September 19, so mark your calendars!
How to Reserve?
Use the "Shanghai Expo Culture Park" 上海世博文化公园 mini program to make a reservation.
In the WeChat search bar, search for "上海世博文化公园" and select the "Mini Program.
After logging in, select "Twin Hills" and choose your climbing date and time slot.
Enter the page and select "Twin Hills."
Log in with your phone number.
Click "Book Now" at the bottom right of the page.
Select the date and time of your visit.
Once you've secured your spot, you'll get a reservation code – don't forget it! You'll need it to check in on the day of your climb.
Climbing time slots available (7 per day):
08:00–09:30
09:30–11:00
11:00–12:30
12:30–14:00
14:00–15:30
15:30–17:00
17:00–18:30
Reservation rules (Don't skip this part!):
- Book at least a day in advance via the designated platform. Only those with a valid reservation code can climb.
- If there are spots left, same-day reservations will be available on-site, but don't count on it!
- If your plans change, you can cancel and rebook.
- Just make sure you show up on time – no early birds or latecomers.
- In the case of bad weather or other unforeseen issues, your reservation may be canceled for safety reasons.
- For reservation issues, call the park hotline at 021-5883-9818.
An aerial view of Twin Hills in the Shanghai Expo Culture Park reveals a lush, green landscape.
What to expect
Twin Hills isn't just your average hill. It covers a massive 300,000 square meters, with two peaks: the main one at 48 meters and a smaller one at 37 meters. Over 7,000 trees are planted around it.
But here's the cool part – the mountain has a hollow, cavern-like structure inside, which is a first in China for any artificial, nature-inspired forested mountain over 40 meters tall.
The mountain contains exhibition halls, parking spaces, and other facilities. The parking garage solves the parking issues for park visitors and nearby residents.
Essential infrastructure such as substations and mechanical rooms are also housed within the hollow structure, saving surface space for more green areas and improving the park's ecological benefits.
You can hike up in about 20 minutes, but don't worry if you're not feeling too energetic – there's an elevator that takes you straight to the top – the Twin Hills mountaintop viewpoint!
And the views are stunning: you can enjoy panoramic views of the central lake, the 11-arch bridge, and distant landmarks such as the Lupu Bridge, the China Art Museum, and the stunning Lujiazui skyline. It's also a fantastic spot for night views.
Oh, and did we mention it? There's a waterfall too. Yep, you can check out one of Shanghai's rare waterfall scenes right here.
Family fun bonus
If you're bringing the kids, they'll love the Magic Kingdom for children at the base of the hill. It's designed with families in mind, which caters to visitors of all ages and offers an enjoyable experience for family outings.
The the 11-arch bridge complements Twin Hills, creating a scenic focal point.