Children play at the Shanghai Maya Beach Water Park. [Photo/WeChat account: sheshanlvyou]

The Shanghai Maya Beach Water Park has recently opened to the public, offering a great place to escape the summer heat.

The large water park has a variety of water facilities, making it a popular summer destination for people of all ages.

Special offer: 150 yuan ($23) per person until July 2 (down from 249 yuan)

Hours: 10:00-18:00 from Monday to Friday; 10:00-19:00 on weekends

Address: No 888 Linhu Road, Sheshan National Tourist Resort, Songjiang district, Shanghai

People slide down a giant waterslide at the Shanghai Maya Beach Water Park. [Photo/WeChat account: sheshanlvyou]

A new swimming pool at the Shanghai Maya Beach Water Park features animal sculptures that can squirt water and devices for playing "overcome the obstacles" on water. [Photo/WeChat account: sheshanlvyou]