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Shanghai Circus World: ERA “Intersection of Time”

ERA “Intersection of Time”, the resident show at Shanghai Circus World, has been running since 2005 and is a flagship production combining Chinese acrobatics with multimedia: the Globe of Death motorcycle act (several motorcycles speeding simultaneously inside a steel sphere) is its signature, with thrilling acrobatics such as the flying trapeze and teeterboard accompanied by sound…

Visitor info

Opening hours
Show-based schedule (approx. 19:30)
Ticket
CNY 120-580

Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.

ERA “Intersection of Time”, the resident show at Shanghai Circus World, has been running since 2005 and is a flagship production combining Chinese acrobatics with multimedia: the Globe of Death motorcycle act (several motorcycles racing simultaneously inside a steel sphere) is its signature, while thrilling acrobatics such as the flying trapeze and teeterboard are staged with sound, light and visual effects. With its positioning of “Chinese elements, international production”, it has become an enduring urban entertainment calling card in Shanghai; its cumulative number of performances ranks among the top of China's resident shows, and it is best enjoyed at night.

Getting there: Metro Line 1, Shanghai Circus World Station

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