When in China there are so many things that you can do and experience while on a visit. When on your stay, a place that one should not miss is the Shanghai Animations and Comic Museum which is sure to give you an unforgettable and rare experience. This truly amazing place was opened to the public in the year 2010 to give all its visitors an unimaginable and an impressive show. This museum will take one to a fantasy world where you can meet all your favourite cartoon and comic idols and icons reminding you of your childhood and giving kids a fair knowledge of how their worlds of fantasy were created by the animators.
This unique venue dedicated for your imagination showcases the many superheroes and heroines and cartoons characters like Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh to the Chinese puppets who contribute immensely to the development of the world of animation. The first floor is dedicated to the history of animation which provides a great introduction to its visitors. The life size china dolls, movie posters and mini clips are certainly entertaining.
Unlike other museums the Shanghai Animation and Comics Museum is a place of sheer entertainment and one would love it from the time one steps in. The second floor is entirely reserved for kids where they can play around with the figurines and even dub their voices acting like their favourite cartoon characters. You will find actual size models of characters from Avatar, The Incredibles, Transformers and so much more. The third floor comprises of a movie theatre where you could enjoy some great cartoons and movie on your tour. They also have presentations and educational videos on animation for those interested in this wonderful art form.
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