Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
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The entrance to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Madame Tussauds Shanghai

Madame Tussauds' second Asian location was established in Shanghai following the city's growing status as a cultural and tourist hub in East Asia. In early 2004, the Tussauds Group entered discussions with local authorities, resulting in an agreement to open a new museum. Madame Tussauds Shanghai (Chinese :上海杜莎夫人臘像館) opened on 1 May 2006 on the 10th floor of the New World Department Store on West Nanjing Road. [27]

The Shanghai venue currently features approximately 75 wax figures of both Chinese and international celebrities, with additional expansion phases planned. [28] The museum is divided into seven themed zones: Glamour, Behind the Scenes, History and Heroes, Music, Film, Speed, and Sport. It operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Admission is 135 Renminbi (US$20) for adults and students. [29] Shanghai became the sixth Madame Tussauds museum worldwide, following those in London, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, New York, and Hong Kong. [28]

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References

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