21 Trees Lighting Up Shanghai This Christmas
The start of December denotes the countdown to Christmas and many stores and hotels around Shanghai are busy setting up their Christmas tree this year. From Tiffany's blue robots to a tree in the shape of an hourglass, they're bringing those Christmas vibes to a new high around nine of Shanghai's main areas.
Huaihai Commercial Area
15m High Robot Christmas Tree
Hong Kong Square Shopping Center (Tiffany)
This year, Tiffany is changing up its Christmas game with a cute robot Christmas tree that's bound to capture all the attention of their fans.
The small robots occupy the corner of every store and, after taking a photo, you can grab a holiday postcard to remember this Christmas!
When: December 24th 2018 - January 6th 2019
Address: 282 - 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu
How Much: Free
CUBES Christmas Town
Shanghai Times Square
Visit the CUBES Christmas town equipped with a present factory, petrol kiosk, snow mobile and enjoy true Christmas festivity.
Surrounded by mini snowmen, Santa and reindeer, it's a super cute Christmas affair that all the kids will love (big or small)!
When: Christmas Period
Address: 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu
How Much: Free
Jing’an Commercial Circle
Winter Wonderland
Crystal Galleria
The sparkly Christmas tree at Crystal Galleria is layered with snow and comes complete with an igloo and train, making this are feel like a winter wonderland this Christmas.
When: Christmas Period
Address: 68 Yuyuan Lu
How Much: Free
Bund Commercial Circle
Predictive and Interactive Art Installation
Bund No. 18
#18 Duality Art Installation
French interactive and technological art design
On Bund 18, the installation blends in well with the cityscape with neon lighting, feather decor and golden accents.
The installations here are interactive as well, allowing visitors to get their fortune predicted for the year ahead!
When: November 23rd 2018 - February 10th 2019
Address: 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
How Much: Free
Fairytale-esque Christmas Tree
The Peninsula Hotel
The brightly lit Christmas tree in the hall of The Peninsula Hotel is decorated with traditional Christmas lights, little Nutcrackers, gingerbread men and red-breasted robins.
The nutcracker is the highlight of the year, and it represents luck and protection.
You'll wish you had the same ornaments at home!
When: Christmas Period
Address: 1/F, The Peninsula Hotel, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
How Much: Free
Luxury Christmas Hall
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Enter the elegant hotel lobby and you'll be greeted by the beautiful Christmas tree that awaits in the hall. Have a red velvet afternoon tea set, or enjoy a water therapy party for a relaxing and therapeutic Christmas.
When: Christmas Period
Address: 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
How Much: Free
Real Life Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
LuOne Mall
Be awed by the Animal World at LuOne, with African giraffes, lions, zebras, gorillas, penguins and polar bears. The animals here move slightly to welcome visitors too!
We can't wait to see the 16m high Christmas tree being unveiled too!
When: November 25th 2018 - January 3rd 2018
Address: 268 Xujiahui Lu
How Much: Free
Nanjing Xi Lu Commercial Circle
1000-piece Swarovski Christmas trees
Xingye Taikoo Hui
With beautiful "snow" decorating the surrounding area, this Christmas tree is surrounded by glistening crystals that make it a prime photo opportunity.
The magical tree puts on a magical performance and visitors are allowed to get close and enjoy the show.
When: December 1st - 5th 2018
Address: 789 Nanjing Xi Lu
How Much: Free, reservation required for the magic show
Pandora “Winter Journey”
Shanghai Shimao Festival City
The sparkly tree here is decorated with cute creatures from the Pandora collection.
The Pandora world exhibition zone also allows visitors to travel the galaxy, meet Santa Claus and snap some photographs amidst the bling backdrop.
When: November 20th - December 28th 2018
Address: 829 Nanjing Dong Lu
How Much: Free
Xintiandi Commercial Circle
Beautiful Light Tree
Xintiandi
Designed by French designer, Charles Pétillon, this is the tree's first appearance worldwide.
The 10m high white tower has a spacious interior and white balloons all around, adding to the dreamy effect it exudes.
When: November 21st 2018 - January 13th 2019
Address: 245 Madang Lu
How Much: Spend RMB 188 or flash your membership pass to enter
Changning District
Everchanging Blythe Doll Tree
Changning Raffles City
The Blythe doll takes over Christmas with its themed Christmas decor at Raffles City.
As it's debut appearance in Shanghai, you'll be able to gaze upon 100 different styles of dolls dressed in denim, as a mermaid and much, much more.
When: November 23rd - December 31st 2018
Address: 1189 Changning Lu
How Much: Free
“The Moment Talk to Stars” Exhibition
L’Avenue Shanghai
“The Moment Talk to Stars” Exhibition is designed by Japanese artist, Mr. Yoskay Yamamoto.
Here you can talk to the stars as well as enjoy a romantic and therapeutic experience here.
Have a magical Christmas!
When: Christmas Period
Address: 99 Xian Xia Lu
How Much: Free
Xujiahui Commercial Circle
Bear themed Christmas tree
Grand Gateway Shanghai
Two large bears guard a Christmas tree here with loads of suprises below just waiting to be uncovered!
At the installation, toss a coin and be surprised by a random gift for a fun Christmas like no other!
When: November 15th 2018 - January 2nd 2019
Address: 1 Hong Qiao Lu
How Much: Spend RMB 1,000 to enter the lucky draw
Hongkou District
1000 Paper Crane Wishing Christmas Tree
Ruihong World
As night falls, see this beautiful fairytale come to life!
With 1,000 paper cranes, the lucky tree will make all your dreams come true this festive season.
When: November 28th 2018 - January 7th 2019
Address: 188 Ruihong Lu
How Much: Free
Pudong New District
Unique Hourglass Christmas tree
Pudong Kerry Center
Made with Christmas lightings, this is the only hourglass-shaped Christmas tree in the city.
Take in the beauty of Christmas with Santa Claus, reindeers, presents, and forest elves!
When: Christmas Period
Address: 1378 Huamu Lu
How Much: Free
Keith Haring 60th Anniversary Art Exhibition
Century Link Tower
American artist, Keith Haring, is here for his 60th Anniversary Art Exhibition and only Chinese show.
Fun fact, Haring’s work is tattooed on K-pop idol, G-Dragon’s arm.
Appreciate the different graffiti and pop art pieces, and get your cameras ready to snap up photos at five of Haring’s Shanghai-only spots, as well as with the a mystery guest.
When: December 8th 2018 - January 18th 2019
Address: 1192 Century Avenue
How Much: Free
Shanghai Disney Resort
Snowy Christmas Wonderland
Shanghai Disney Resort Holiday Area
Play with the soft snow on the Disney street this Christmas at Shanghai Disneyland.
Don’t miss out the Christmas lighting at the Disney castle either and watch the 20m high giant Christmas tree come to life!
The sparkly tree, gold Mickey ears and Disney characters clad in holiday attire, is a Christmas dream you won’t want to miss.
When: November 24th 2018 - January 1st 2019
Address: Shanghai Disney Resort, 1800 Tang Huang Lu
How Much: Adult RMB 399, Child RMB 299
Other Zones
Golden Tower Christmas Tree
Daning International Commercial Plaza
In the center of the plaza is a large and majestic Christmas tree that looks like a beautiful crystal tower.
The most surprising thing is that the beautiful looking Christmas tree is actually made of plastic and glass bottles!
When: Christmas Period
Address: 1878 - 2008 Gong He Xin Lu
How Much: Free
Pink Christmas
Shanghai Joy City
Enjoy a pink Christmas to complete your winter at Shanghai Joy City.
With 30 pink trees surrounding the area, and with an overhead recording of dolphins swimming, you can skate with the dolphins under the stars with your loved ones this Christmas.
When: December 1st 2018 - February 24th 2019
Address: 198 Xicang Bei Lu
How Much:
10am-6pm Day Ticket: RMB 60/30 min per person
6pm-10pm Night Ticket: RMB 100/30 min per person
Weekend/Public Holidays All Day: RMB 100/30 min per person
14m high Crystal Christmas Tree
Hongqiao World
By Japanese new media team, teamLab
teamLab Crystal Christmas Tree
See the 14m high crystal Christmas tree turn into a sparkly fiesta.
The 3000㎡ firework is a sight to behold, and visitors can also see the 10 other art lighting displays in the vicinity for free.
When: November 27th 2018 - January 13th 2019
Address: 688 Shenchang Lu
How Much: Free
Fancy Garden
Innovative Space
By Thai artist, Visible Dynamics, this was and incredibly popular project at the 2018 Visible Sydney event, and the beautiful lighting creates a dreamy wonderland this Christmas for all visitors.
When: November 21st 2018 - January 27th 2019
Address: 299 - 301 Da Xue Lu
How Much: Free
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