Located in the New World Department Store, Madame Tussauds Shanghai, which opened in 2006, showcases both Chinese and western celebrities such as movie stars, athletes and world leaders. With around 80 life-like wax figures painstakingly made in the London studio, which has more than 200 years of wax making experience, you can get up close to your idols such as David Beckham, Tom Cruise and Yao Ming. Placed in seven themed pavilions: Behind the Scenes, Charm of Shanghai, Historic Celebrities, Movies, Music, Sports and Speed, there is a high chance that you can ‘meet’ your dream idol. Learn how a wax figure is fashioned into being at the Behind the Scenes pavilion, experience life in old Shanghai in the Charm of Shanghai pavilion or take selfies with Jackie Chan and Marilyn Monroe. For some thrills, visit 'Scream Hall' for an adventurous exhibition or have fun making your own hand models which you can take home as a souvenir.