SHANGHAI -- Visitors were welcomed by a giant Lego man over 26 meters (85 feet) tall named Dada as they arrived at the new Legoland resort in Shanghai. The Legoland resort, which opened Saturday, is the first in China. It is the largest Legoland in the world and was built with 85 million Lego bricks.

A new era of immersive entertainment begins in China with the opening of Legoland Shanghai on July 5, 2025. Situated in the city’s Jinshan district, the park holds the distinction of being the world’s largest Legoland to date and the first ever to open in China.

Legoland Shanghai, which officially opens on July 5, will feature eight themed sections, including Ninjago, Lego Friends and Monkie Kid lands.