Shanghai Circus World

This article is about the circus. For the metro station, see Shanghai Circus World Station.

Shanghai Circus World
上海马戏城
General information
Address	Shanghai, 2266 Gonghe New Road (上海市静安区共和新路2266号)
Coordinates	31.278093001080453°N 121.4515039113031°E / 31.278093001080453; 121.4515039113031
Opened	1999
Website
www.shanghaimaxicheng.com

Shanghai Circus World (simplified Chinese: 上海马戏城; traditional Chinese: 上海馬戲城; pinyin: Shànghǎi Mǎxì Chéng) is a large, permanent indoor circus in the city of Shanghai, China.

Shanghai Circus World covers an area of 22,500 square meters. Its main facility is the Acrobatics Field, in which there are 1,638 seats.

The 100-minute performance show 'ERA Intersection of Time' has been performed since its debut at Shanghai Circus World in September 2005. The show is aided by multimedia including vision, original live music, sound effects, smell effect, air conditioning and lighting. It is unique and comparable to the tradition of the Broadway Musical, a stunning acrobatic show (which has elements performed in the Han dynasty (206BC–220AD)) combining traditional Chinese arts and modern technologies. The performers present Chinese acrobatics, martial arts and dance in harmony with the music, sound, lighting, and other special effects, which include a water screen. It tells the story of China's evolution from its ancient past to the future is told. The performance provides an insight into China's ancient culture and civilization, with sections about Sinan, an ancient Chinese invention for telling directions, soothsaying and conjuring. With porcelain jars and vats as their stage properties the performers give an overview of Chinese porcelain culture and greater understand of the country's name of 'China'. Modern achievements that are also showcased include Shanghai Donghai Cross-Sea Bridge, Maglev Train, and Shenzhou 5, China's first crewed space mission.

Transportation

Shanghai Circus World is on Shanghai Metro Line 1 close to Shanghai Circus World station.