Recreation
ADULT EDUCATION
MANDARIN CENTER FUDAN UNIVERSITY
6F, 16 Song Yuan Lu, TEL: 6270 7668, FAX: 6270 7661, www.mandarin-center.com
IMANDARIN
4 campuses in Shanghai, please look at their website for the nearest location, TEL: 3222 1028, www.iMandarin.net
MANDARIN HOUSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
6 campuses in Shanghai, please look at their website for the nearest location, TEL: 6288 2308, FAX: 6288 2309, www.mandarinhouse.cn
EASE MANDARIN
Several campuses in Shanghai, please look at their website for the nearest location, TEL: 5465 6999, FAX: 5465 5999, www.easemandarin.com
EXPATRIATE SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF SHANGHAI
This club offers monthly luncheons, day trips and regular social gatherings. If you would like more information, please call at 6268 8598 or visit their website at: www.awcshanghai.org
Belgian Nights
42 Taojiang Lu, Contact: Keith, Tel: 139 0191 7238, Belgians and their friends meet every 2nd Fri of the month at O’Malley’s. Belgian beers provided.
BRITS ABROAD
Meet at O’Malley’s on the first Tuesday of every month for coffee. If you would like more information, please call email to : britsabroad57@hotmail.com
CERCLE FRANCOPHONE DE SHANGHAI
Regular meetings for the French community in Shanghai. If you would like more information, please call Beatrice Dutfoy at 6262 1508 for details or visit: www.cerclefrancophonedeshanghai.com
COMMUNITY CENTER
Offers social, educational, new orientation programs and recreational resources toi help families and individuals survive and thrive in Shanghai. The center sponsors River of Hearts, an organization that collects new and used items for people in need. www.ccshanghai.org
China-Italy Association
No. 1 Longxi Rd,021-6262 6258-Ms. Zhu, www.cina-italia.com
Club Italia
Tel: 021- 6364 6059-Daniela, Comitato@clubitaliashanghi.org, www.clubitaliashanghai.org, Activities for the Italian community andtheir friends.
Dutch Community
Contact: Lily Pasaritu, Email: nvsdss@online.sh.cn, http://nvsdss.diy.163.com
EXPATRIATE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S SOCIETY
Monthly meetings and regular social gatherings for expatriate working women. www.epws-shanghai.org
FINNISH SOCIETY
Monthly meetings are held at O’Malleys’ at 6:30 on the last Friday of the month. Contact Rob Young at 64744533 for details.
GERMAN CENTRE
Regular events are held. If you would like more information, please visit: www.germancentreshanghai.com
HASH HOUSE HARRIERS
Run or walk around Shanghai every weekend, locations vary from week to week. If you would like more information, please visit: www.shanghaihhh.com
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ORGANIZATION
Monthly meetings to discuss topics related to health and health care. Meetings are held in the evenings. Contact Susan Hine at the American Consulate’s Health Unit. TEL: 6433 6880, ext. 244. Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
PUDONG EXPATRIATE FAMILIES
Monthly meeting, weekly social activities and dinner dances for expats living in Shanghai at the New Asia Tomson Hotel. Contact Rita Wong or Mr. Yamada at 58318888 ext. 3890,3896.\
Malaysian Association
For membership details, contact Maureen Lai, Tel: 138 0164 8058, Contact: Maureen Lai, Email: iglai@yahoo.com, www.maproc.org
Norweigian Club
Contact: Christel Lorentzen, Tel: 136 5165 6674, Email: c.lorentaen@mail.com
Retary Club of Shanghai
Building 6, Lane 1279, Zhongshang West Rd, Contact: Kim Fee Cheah, Tel: 13472670285, Email: rotaryshanghai@gmail.com, www.rotaryshanghai.com
Shanghai American Club
No. 99 Huangpu Rd, Tel: 021-6393 2880, Fax: 021- 6393 6766, Email: membership@sh.americanclubs.org
Shanghai English Christian Worship Hengshan Community Church
53 Hengshan Rd, Call for more information, Tel: 021-6262 2505
SHANGHAI EXPATRIATE ASSOCIATION
This club offers monthly luncheons, day trips and regular social gatherings. If you would like more information, please visit: www.seashanghai.org
SHANGHAI JEWISH CENTER
Villa 1, Shang Mira Garden, Lane 1720 Hongqiao Lu. TEL: 6278 0225 www.chinajewish.org
SHANGHAI INDIAN ASSOCIATION
Monthly meetings and activities. If you would like more information, please visit: www.indianconsulate.org.cn/ia
SWEDISH SOCIETY
Monthly meetings are held at O’Malleys’ at 6:30 on the first Friday of the month.
Swiss Club Shanghai
Contact: Philippe Zwahlen, Tel: 021- 6258 9452- Nicole Sillito, Fax: 021-6276 0856, Email: Nicole@Sillito.com, www.swisscclubshanghai.com
Talking China Languages Exchange Club
8E, East Tower, 200 Zhenning Rd, Contact: Sisi, Tel: 021- 6289 4308 / 6289 4299, Email: talkingchina@msn.com, www.talkingchina.com
TOASTMASTERS
Toastmasters is an international group aiming to help you improve your public speaking with the help of fellow toastmasters. Several chapters in Shanghai meet at different location. www.toastmasters.org, Shanghai People’s Square
Toastmaster Club
YMCA (Qing Nian Hui) 2/F, 123 Xizang South Rd, Every Tuesday Night at 7 pm, www.shanghai585.com
Xujiahui Toastmaster Club
4/F Qi Xiang Hotel next to the church, 166 Caoxi North Rd, Contact: James Tao, Tel: 13601637652, Meets every Thursday at 7 pm
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Aquaria 21
Great place for children’s birthday parties and aquarium sleepovers. Massive South American-themed underwater world aquarium. Scuba dive in the 2.2 million litre oceanarium (all equipment provided), plus simulator rides, large sharks, rays, sea turtles, penguins and lots more. Daily 9am-5pm. RMB 60for children(1-1.4m tall). Gate 4, Changfeng Park, 451 Daduhe Lu, by Jinshajiang Lu. Contact Anthony (5281 8888 ext 6838, 137 0176 4231 anthony@oceanworld .com.cn). 上海长风海洋世界，大渡河路451号长风公园4号门，近金沙江路
AKTIVE KIDZ SHANGHAI
AKS is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to providing quality sports and recreational programmes to the expatriate community in Shanghai. www.activekidz.org
CENTURY PARK
No. 701 Jin Xiu Lu, Pudong, TEL: 5833 7243
CHANG FENG PARK
No. 15, Lane 420, Jin Sha Jiang Lu. This park includes an underground aquarium built by a New Zealand joint venture. The aquarium is underneath the lake and over 10,000 aquatic animals from over 300 species are on display.
Dino Beach
Grab your bathing suit and your floaties for a day at the beach. 78 Xinzhen Lu, Minhang District Daily 9am-11pm. 热带风暴，闵行区新镇路78号. TEL: 6478 3333
Fun Dazzle
Indoor playground with floor-to-ceiling connected tunnels, slides, mazes, ball pits and a spooky black light maze. Organises birthday parties as well. Daily 9am-5pm. RMB25/2h. 780 Changning Lu, in Zhongshan Park. 翻斗乐，长宁路780号，中山公园内. TEL: 3210 7388 / 6210 7288
Fuxing Park
bumper cars, jumping bed and other gadgets. Daily 6am-6pm. RMB 2 for 1.2m above. Entrance at Fuxing Lu and Chongqing Lu. 复兴公园，复兴路，重庆路口. TEL: 5386 0662
Gongqing Forest Park
Abundant flowers and trees, BBQ area, leisure section with fishing, horseback riding and boating. Last entry 4pm. Daily 6am-7pm. RMB12. 2000 Jungong Lu. 共青森林公园，军工路2000号. Tel: 6574 0586
Guyi Garden
Ming dynasty garden with ancient buildings, waterside pavilions, long verandahs, winding waters, ancient trees, flowers and bamboo. Daily 5am-5pm. RMB10, free entry if under 1.2m. 218 Huyi Lu. 古漪园，沪宜路218号. Tel: 5912 2225
Jing’An Park
Free entry. 1649 Nanjing Xi Lu., 静安公园，南京西路1649号, Tel: 6248 3238
Jinjiang Amusement Park
Carousels, loop-the-loop coasters, log rides, bumper cars, tots’ playground, swinging pirate ship and horror house. Water area is closed. Daily 8am-5pm. RMB60, includes 8 ride tickets. 201 Hongmei Lu. 锦江乐园，虹梅路201号. Tel: 6436 4956/6486 0844
Lu Xun Park
Big entertainment section for children. Daily 6am-6pm.146 Dongjiangwan Lu.鲁迅公园，东江湾路146号. Tel: 6540 0009
Renmin Park
Now open to the public. 231 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Lu. 人民公园，南京西路231号，近黄陂路. Tel: 6372 0646 Fax: 6279 7197
Shanghai Botanical Garden Park
Flowers and a lake with duck-shaped boats for hire. Picnic BBQ area too. Daily 8am-5pm. RMB10, free if under 1.2m. 1111 Longwu Lu, south of Longhua Lu. 上海植物园，龙吴路1111号，龙华路南侧. Tel: 5436 3369 Fax: 5436 3460
Shanghai Children Museum
A museum designed especially for kids. Last entry 3.30pm. 8.30am-5pm. RMB 20 for adults, RMB 10 for kids. 61 Songyuan Lu, close to Hongqiao Lu. 上海儿童博物馆，宋园路61号，近虹桥路. Tel: 6278 3127
Shanghai Discovery Children’s Museum
Provides a playful learning experience for children aged 2-10 through hands- on and interactive exhibits and educational programmers. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. RMB 25 for children, RMB 15 for adults. 330 Yangqu Lu, by Linfen Lu. www.shanghaidiscovery.org. 上海互动儿童探索馆，阳曲路330号，近临汾路. Tel: 3606 0832
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Featuring a 155m-long underwater viewing tunnel. 28 themed exhibitions display 10,000 species of fish from around the globe. Daily 9am-9pm. RMB 110, RMB 70 for kids under 1.4m, free for kids under 0.8m. 158 Yincheng Bei Lu, Pudong. 上海海洋水族馆，浦东银城北路158号. Tel: 5877 9988
Shanghai Zoo
Green grass, large trees, a couple of ponds, ferris wheel, amusement park (sometimes closed), Little Tykes indoor playground. Also occasional events and exhibitions. Daily 7am-5pm.381 Hongqiao Lu, by Hami Lu. 上海动物园，虹桥路2381号，近哈密路. Tel: 6268 7775
Shanghai Science Museum
A new museum with high-tech display’s, indoor rainforest and children’s amusement centre, sound and light shows. Shanghai’s two new IMAX 3D cinemas are housed inside this complex. See Cinema Directory for details. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. RMB 55. 2000 Shiji Da Dao. 上海科技博物馆，世纪大道2000号. Tel: 6862 2000
