American Dreamland located in Shanghai’s Huangpu district is the first theme park established in China. /Photo from news.qq.com

With an investment of about 300 million yuan (45.7 million US dollars), the 330,000-square-meter theme park operated for 5 years since 1996 and was closed in 2001. After its bankruptcy, many architectures and facilities were left corroded. /Photo from news.qq.com

However, because of its unique architecture and Gothic style, the abandoned theme park acquired a second life and attracted lots of outdoor enthusiasts in recent years. /Photo from news.qq.com

Ironically, the theme park is located at one end of Shanghai Metro Line 11, while  on the other end of the line sits the Shanghai Disneyland. /Photo from news.qq.com