A Cultural Journey Where The Dala Horse Encounters Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage
A Cultural Journey Where The Dala Horse Encounters Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage
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The horse is a universal symbol shared across human civilizations. The red icon from the forests of Northern Europe carries 400 years of a father’s love and longing. Meanwhile, Chinese intangible cultural heritage, shaped by the Five Elements and Five Symbols, preserves millennia of artisanship and everyday warmth. This summer, by the Huangpu River, at the The Grand Halls, a heartfelt encounter between Eastern and Western traditional crafts officially begins.
A 14-Meter Giant Dala Horse Lands on the North Bund
An eye-catching landmark – start your journey here. Sweden’s national treasure arrives as a new icon on the Huangpu River, setting the world record for the tallest Dala Horse and becoming Shanghai’s most recognizable summer cultural destination. Inside the exhibition hall, a romantic carousel art installation immerses you in a world of wooden horses, guiding you into the heartwarming stories of the Nordic forests and the gentle craftsmanship passed down through 400 years.
Five Elements, Five Symbols – Understanding the Cultural Universe of the Chinese Horse
Fire – Epic Brilliance: Tang Sancai (three-color glazed pottery) and Shiwan clay sculptures – centuries of flowing glaze and light.
Earth – Warmth and Depth: Fengxiang clay sculptures, Clay Figure Zhang, and Shanghai-style dough figurines – capturing the spirit of the land.
Metal – Elegance and Strength: Yongkang tin carving, bronze artistry, Gu embroidery, and Su embroidery – showcasing refined craftsmanship.
Water – Poetic Grace: Blue calico prints and dragon-phoenix cheongsam – evoking Eastern elegance.
Wood – Natural Essence: Boxwood carving, Shanghai-style paper cutting, and Jinshan wheat straw painting – honoring nature’s simplicity.
A Dialogue Between Two Generations of Inheritors – Living Heritage Alive
Tang Sancai: Gao Shuiwang × Gao Zhe – father and son keeping the kiln flame alive.
Fengxiang Clay Sculpture: Hu Xinming × Hu Jinwei – father and son passing on the art of clay.
Shanghai-Style Paper Cutting: Li Shoubai × Li Shiyi – father and daughter making flowers bloom from paper.
Generation after generation, artisans carry forward their original aspirations, keeping ancient crafts vibrant in the modern age.
One ticket grants access to both The Grand Halls and the "Horseplay" intangible cultural heritage exhibition
Notice
Dates: 2026.06.14-08.31
Open hours: 9:00–22:00 (last admission 21:00)
Price
Adult ticket: 188 RMB
Student ticket: 120 RMB (valid student ID required)
Student tickets are applicable to full-time students aged 23 years or younger, including primary school, secondary school, university (bachelor's degree), college (associate degree), and postgraduate students. The ticket holder must have a height of over 1.4 meters. A valid student ID (including campus card, verification document from the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center, or other verifiable proof of enrollment) must be presented at the entrance. This ticket is not applicable to part-time students, continuing education students, or trainees of training institutions.
Senior ticket: 120 RMB (≥60 years old,valid ID required)
Concession ticket: 90 RMB (children between 1-1.4m, military personnel, disabled visitors; valid certificate required)
Please note: Concession tickets require valid ID/certificate for entry. For details, refer to official announcements.
Free Admission Policy
Visitors who meet one of the following conditions may enter free of charge:
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Height 1.0 meter (inclusive) or below;
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Age 3 years old (inclusive) or below (based on the date of birth shown on ID card or passport; if no valid ID is available, on-site height measurement will prevail).
Free-admission children must be accompanied by an adult. Each adult may bring no more than 2 children eligible for free admission.
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A Cultural Journey Where The Dala Horse Encounters Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage
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