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Hit the beach or the skis for summer fun

Are you still sitting at home with the air conditioner on, complaining about the hot weather and financial crisis? Actually you have lots of choices at a reasonable price that can bring you a cool and fun summer.

Dino Beach

Dino Beach boasts a huge wave pool, which is Asia's largest, numerous water slides and a relaxing river flowing around the facility's perimeter.

"Beach Babe" competition finals and a national hip-hop dancing competition will also take place here this summer.

Tickets: 200 yuan per person, 100 yuan for one child under 1.5 meters, free tickets for children under 0.8 meters

Discount on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 100 yuan/person (children included)

Ladies' Day on Wednesday: 100 yuan for one lady, and 150 yuan for one man; 100 yuan/person (children included) after 4pm

Discount on Friday: 150 yuan/person

Saturday and Sunday after 4pm: 150 yuan/person

Family Day on Sunday: Adults (no more than two) with a child lower than 1.5 meters can get a discounted ticket of 150 yuan/person

Tips: You need to show physical checkup certificate when you buy tickets, or you can take a physical checkup at the park before buying a ticket. Second, you are not allowed to bring your own food and swim rings. Third, group tickets reserved three days in advance attract different discounts according to time and the number of people.

Address: 78 Xinzhen Road

Tel: 6478-3333

Yinqixing Indoor Skiing

"Snow Wheels," a brand new attraction, was launched this summer in Yinqixing.

Snow Wheels, which look like rubber boats, provide great fun and require no special skiing skill. It is breathtaking to glide over 100 meters, experiencing the exciting rise and fall on the individual snow slides on the steepest slide.

Weekday tickets for adults: 98 yuan/person for an hour, 138 yuan/person for two hours, 198 yuan/person for unlimited hours

Weekday tickets for Children: 80 yuan/person for an hour, 120 yuan/person for two hours, 180 yuan/person for unlimited hours

Weekend tickets for adults: 118 yuan/person for an hour, 158 yuan/person for two hours, 218 yuan/person with unlimited hours

Weekend tickets for children: 100 yuan/person for an hour, 140 yuan/person for two hours, 200 yuan/person with unlimited hours

Discount on Friday and Saturday: 7pm-midnight, 158 yuan/person with unlimited hours

Discounted price for students in summer vacation (through August 31): 80 yuan/person for an hour, 110 yuan/person for two hours, 150 yuan/person with unlimited hours.

Tips: First, group tickets for more than 10 people enjoy more favorable discount, but it is better to reserve one day in advance. Second, entrance fee, rental cost for ski suits and items are included in the price. Third, 2 yuan insurance available.

Address: 1835 Qixin Road

Tel: 6478-8666

Children's Amusement Park

Good choice for a family outing. It opens daily from 10am to 2pm.

Reserve tickets in advance because of limited space.

Weekday tickets for children: 120 yuan

Weekend tickets for children: 170 yuan

Adult tickets: 50 yuan

Address: 4/F, Sky Mall, 5001 Dushi Road

Tel: 4008-205-066


 

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