“Enjoy Shanghai · Classic Golden Autumn” – the 2025 Shanghai Tourism Festival has entered its classic event season. The annual citywide carnival featuring float parades and performance teams recently made a grand return at Daning International. This year’s lineup has been upgraded compared to previous years, featuring not only 25 dazzling floats accompanied by nearly a hundred performers singing and dancing, but also heavyweight performance teams from Australia, Hong Kong China, Poland, Russia, and Germany, bringing the festive atmosphere to its peak. Throughout September, there will also be abundant holiday promotions and special offers, providing citizens with a complete set of new cultural and tourism experiences for dining, entertainment, and leisure.

On that day, 25 floats from home and abroad slowly entered the entire square of Daning International. Each float had a distinct cultural theme and exquisite design, together forming a flowing “cultural landscape.” At the same time, performance teams from five countries and regions paraded and performed at the main entrance of the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and the central square, using art forms such as music and dance to vividly showcase scenes of cultural exchange and friendly integration.

Daning International

Daning International is a large shopping and entertainment complex located in Shanghai, China. It was developed as part of the city’s rapid commercial expansion and is known for its modern architecture and diverse retail offerings. While it does not have a long historical background, it represents the contemporary economic growth and urban development of Shanghai in the 21st century.

Shanghai Tourism Festival

The Shanghai Tourism Festival is an annual month-long celebration launched in 1990 to promote the city’s culture and attract visitors. It features a spectacular opening parade with floats and international performers, alongside hundreds of culinary, shopping, and cultural events across the metropolis. The festival has grown into one of China’s most significant and popular tourism events, showcasing Shanghai’s vibrant modernity and rich heritage.

Australia

Australia is both a continent and a country with a rich history spanning over 65,000 years of continuous Indigenous culture. Its modern history began with British colonization in the late 18th century, leading to the establishment of a unique Western society in the Southern Hemisphere. Today, it is a vibrant, multicultural nation known for its diverse landscapes and iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Uluru.

Hong Kong China

Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China, operating under the “one country, two systems” principle since its handover from British to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Originally a collection of fishing villages, it was ceded to Britain after the First Opium War and grew into a major global financial hub and port. Its culture is a unique fusion of Cantonese traditions and its colonial history, creating a distinct East-meets-West identity.

Poland

Poland is a Central European nation with a rich and complex history, marked by its establishment as a state in the 10th century, its golden age in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and its later partitions and struggles for sovereignty. Its cultural landscape is profoundly shaped by its Catholic heritage and a history of resilience, exemplified by the reconstruction of its capital, Warsaw, after World War II. Today, it is known for its medieval towns, vast natural landscapes, and significant historical sites like the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Russia

Russia is the world’s largest country by area, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia. Its long and complex history is defined by the rise and fall of the Tsarist Empire, the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution that established the Soviet Union, and its re-emergence as the Russian Federation in 1991. The nation is renowned for its vast landscapes, rich literary and artistic traditions, and iconic cultural sites like the Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow.

Germany

Germany is a country in Central Europe with a complex history, having been a collection of states for centuries before unification in 1871. It is renowned for its profound cultural contributions to philosophy, music, and science, as well as for its pivotal and often tumultuous role in 20th-century world history. Today, it is a leading economic power and is celebrated for its historic castles, forests, and vibrant modern cities.

Four Points by Sheraton Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton is a modern hotel brand under Marriott International, designed primarily for business and leisure travelers. It was established in 1995, with its name originating from its initial focus on four key comforts: comfort, style, value, and care. Unlike a historic landmark, it is a contemporary hospitality service with locations worldwide.