On the far northern outskirts of town you'll find this impressive show – Era: Intersection of Time – combining awesome acrobatics with new-fangled multimedia elements. Shows start at 7.30pm. Tickets are available online and can be sent to your hotel. At the time of research, the show was in a temporary big tent (at 2801 Gonghexin Rd), while the complex was undergoing renovations.
Shanghai Circus World
Hongkou & North Shanghai
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