An ultimate guide to Shanghai's extreme sports venues

Summer is here. Leave behind your PlayStation and go out to enjoy the sports. Skateboarding, bungee jumping, surfing – these will change your summertime! So find a spot and enjoy the sweat!

Extreme PLAY 极限PLAY

All the extreme sports facilities are available in this park. The ground floor is for go-karts and ski runs. Despite its relatively remote location, it is easily accessible and well-connected by public transportation. It is recommended to carry non-slip socks. Paid parking is available, and there is a smoking area.

Opening hours: Daily, 9:30am-9:30pm

Admission: 193 yuan

Tel: 132-4831-8653

Address: Area B, Boxiuhui Cultural Park, 855 Changjiang Road W. (about 780 meters walk from Shanghai Museum of Glass), Baoshan District

宝山区长江西路855号博绣荟文体园A区

How to get there: Metro Line 18, Changjiang Road S. Station (长江南路站). Take a taxi (about 3km, 16 yuan) from Exit 4.

An ultimate guide to Shanghai's extreme sports venues
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Shanghai Three Diving Club 上海三潜社潜水俱乐部

It is a professional diving club providing courses with first-rate training facilities as well as all-around and safe diving training services. Courses are available in different difficulty levels. The majority of students will also have access to the most professional diving equipment.

Opening hours: Daily, 10am-6:30pm

Admission: From 356 yuan

Tel: 6636-3693

Address: Rm 1716, Bldg 3, Wanda Plaza, 4995 Gonghexin Road, Baoshan District

宝山区共和新路4995号万达广场3号楼1716室

How to get there: Metro Line 1, Gongkang Road Station (共康路站). Walk about 10 minutes from Exit 1.

An ultimate guide to Shanghai's extreme sports venues
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Happy Valley Shanghai 上海欢乐谷

The national 4A-level amusement park boasts "whitewater rides," roller-coasters, canyoning, jungle exploration and bungee jumping among its many thrilling activities.

Bungee jumping is open from 10am until 7pm. Here is the process:

1. Fill out the form and measure height, weight and blood pressure at the window.

2. Make payment.

3. Store personal items.

4. Take the elevator to the third floor.

5. Wear safety protection equipment.

6. Do the jump.

Opening hours: 9am-10pm (no entry after 9pm)

Admission: 260 yuan (adult); 210 yuan (junior); 180 yuan (evening ticket; child ticket; senior ticket)

Tel: 3355-2222

Address: 888 Linhu Road, Songjiang District

松江区林湖路888号

How to get there: Metro Line 9, Sheshan Station (佘山站)

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Linkong Skate Park 临空滑板公园

It is an ideal place for skating beginners who can practice safely in a drop-in zone.

Weekends are busy, so visit at different times. Bring your own professional gear. A hotel parking lot adjacent to the skateboard facility charges 7 yuan per hour.

Opening hours: 10am-6pm

Admission: Free

Address: 15-1 Tongxie Road, Changning District

长宁区通协路15-1号

How to get there: Metro Line 2, Songhong Road Station (淞虹路站). Walk about 25 minutes from Exit 1.

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Bihaijinsha 碧海金沙

The scenic area, whose name literally translates as "blue sea and golden sand," offers sailing, kayaking, and delta-wing. Go to the beach, enjoy the sea breeze, and relax in the summer heat.

Sailboats, kayaks, a musical fountain, and a shell theater are among the leisure activities here.

Tickets for some activities cost about 50 yuan each. There is a "special area" on the opposite side of the beach where you can try out water cycling. Carry slippers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Opening hours: 8:30am-9pm (no entry after 7:30pm)

Admission: 65 yuan (adult), 32.5 yuan (student)

Tel: 5712-7272

Address: 6 Haihan Road, Fengxian District

奉贤区海涵路6号

How to get there: Metro Line 5, Fengxian New City Station (奉贤新城站). Transfer to Haishen Line (海沈线) from Exit 3. Get off at Jiayuan Plaza (佳源广场) and take Fengxian Bus No. 9 (奉贤9路) to Bihaijinsha.

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Rock climbing 攀岩主义

The clean, well-ventilated site contains many functional spaces. There are various types of climbing with varying difficulty levels. A team of expert instructors is available. If you're an experienced climber, the tough venues here can provide plenty of challenge and pleasure. The ticket price includes all equipment and free showers.

Opening hours: Mondays-Fridays, 12pm-10pm

Admission: 180-600 yuan

Tel: 132-4803-1209

Address: 1/F, Heyi Mansion, 418 Jiangning Rd, Jing'an District

静安区江宁路418号和一大厦1楼

How to get there: Metro Line 1, Hanzhong Road Station (汉中路站). Walk about 20 minutes from Exit 5.

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LINK Parkour Training Gym Link跑酷训练馆

This is a scaled-down version of the WCG venue, which is Shanghai's oldest parkour indoor place. You can let loose and soar freely here. Don't worry, though, if you're new to parkour, there are instructors on hand to guide you.

Opening hours: Tuesdays-Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 1pm-8pm

Admission: 58-99 yuan

Tel: 131-4898-3160

Address: 3/F, Hongqiao Town Sports Center, 3369 Hechuan Road, Minhang District

闵行区合川路3369号虹桥镇体育中心3楼

How to get there: Metro Line 10, Longbai Xincun Station (龙柏新村站). Walk about 20 minutes from Exit 5.

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LAS blue-time diving LAS蓝时潜水

The water depth is 10 meters in a tiered diving pool, and the temperature remains at 31 degrees Celsius all year. Professional diving instructors and underwater photographers are available to assist you. The site is in a shopping mall, which essentially addresses the parking issue.

Opening hours: 10am-10pm

Admission: 328-536 yuan/2 hours for people with a diving license; 880 yuan/1 hour for those with zero diving experience

Tel: 130-4662-2591

Address: Rm L112, East Hongqiao Center, 299 Youle Road, Changning District

长宁区友乐路299号东虹桥中心L112

How to get there: Metro Line 10, Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1 (虹桥1号航站楼站). Walk about 15 minutes from Exit 1.

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Extreme Jump Trampoline Hall 极限Jump蹦床

The trampoline facilities are plentiful, and the indoor venues are also ideal for summer outings. There are rock climbing and rope sliding activities here. Trampoline equipment must be purchased, and the cost is reasonable.

Opening hours: 9:30am-9pm

Admission: 128 yuan/person

Tel: 184-6698-4838

Address: 202, Zone B, 518 Kangshan Road, Pudong New Area

浦东新区康杉路518号B区202

How to get there: Metro Line 18, Yuqiao Station (御桥站). Walk about 30 minutes or take a taxi (2km, 16 yuan) from Exit 7.

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Real person CS 镭战大联盟真人CS

As an indoor live CS arena, it avoids summer heat but offers a thrilling experience of gunfights. This spacious location is ideal for team-building projects to improve collaboration. It is only 260 meters to the Jiangwan Stadium MRT station on Line 10.

Opening hours: 10am-10pm

Admission: 154 yuan/person

Tel: 400-050-2228

Address: F3, 5/F, Hall C, Wanda Plaza, 189 Zhengtong Road, Yangpu District

杨浦区政通路189号万达广场C馆5楼F3

How to get there: Metro Line 10, Jiangwan Stadium Station (江湾体育场站). Walk about 7 minutes from Exit 4.

An ultimate guide to Shanghai's extreme sports venues
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