A themed tour route guiding tourists around venues of the China International Import Expo was launched on Sunday, 150 days out from the third event.

The Smurfs Park, Asia-Pacific’s first park themed on the popular cartoon property, opens on Friday in Shanghai.

Children have learnt to make compasses, model rafts and also purify water to learn how to survive in the wilderness at an activity held by the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.

A tourism resort project in Zhujiajiao ancient town, an 4A tourist attraction in Qingpu District, went into operation over the weekend.

Over 300 parks across Shanghai will extend their opening hours from Wednesday, giving residents the chance to take evening strolls, the city's greenery authorities announced.

The city’s annual lavender festival kicked off in Shanghai Lavender Park on Tuesday. The park, located in the Shanghai International Resort, features a purple flower sea of lavender covering over 150,000 square meters. Roses are also in full bloom.

A nightlife party featuring outdoor bazaars, food stalls, art exhibitions and other cultural events will be held at the historical Sinan Mansions every weekend through to June.

A major renovation has begun at the city's nearly century-old Lyceum Theater in Huangpu District to restore its historical features while adding modern facilities.As the oldest European-style theater in Shanghai, the Lyceum is an important part of the city’s history.