1. Swim With Sharks

Fearless fathers will jump at the chance to swim with sharks at the Changfeng Ocean World. Big Blue scuba club organizes regular forays into the deep.

www.big-blue.cn

2. Climb The Lupu Bridge

Nothing says "I love you, Dad" quite like a vertiginous trek to the top of a giant cantilever bridge. For just 80 RMB each, you and your dad can climb the mightly Lupu and admire the city from above.

www.lupubridge.com

3. Acrobatics

Face it, the only time you'll ever see an acrobatics show in Shanghai is with your parents, so combine it with a Father's Day gift for your dad and take him to ashow at Shanghai Circus World. 

www.shanghaiacrobaticshow.com

4. Go-Karting

If your pa is more of a thrill seeker than a tweed and pipe kind of chap, take him to Stampede Karting up in Putuo. Breaking possibly every safety code ever, they allow you to drink in there... Go easy.

www.stampedekarting.com

5. Beer Tasting

Schlep over to the Kerry Parkside hotel near Century Park, and buy your dad a tasting paddle of six craft beers at The BREW. Then make him buy one for you.

The BREW, Kerry Parkside, 1388 Huamu Lu, 6169 8888