In mainland China, there is a rising trend among young people called the “painless learning method,” where more and more individuals are using theme parks or fitness centers as their study rooms. Some netizens shared that they purchased an annual pass for Disneyland to study, wanting to “do the most painful task in the happiest place.”
Recently, the “painless learning method” has been gaining popularity in mainland China, with many young people buying annual passes to theme parks or fitness centers for self-study and sharing their experiences online. Among them, Shanghai Disneyland is a popular spot for studying.
On the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), many users share their self-study experiences at Disneyland. They usually have already bought annual passes, choose to enter the park during off-peak hours, find a table to sit down and start studying. When they feel fatigued, they take a break to enjoy an activity to relieve the pressure and fatigue of studying.
There are even “reviews” online about the study spots at Shanghai Disneyland, with restaurant seats often considered a good choice. They find the sofas comfortable, chairs at a suitable height, and sockets on the walls for charging laptops or phones. However, the lighting is sometimes not ideal, occupying seats during peak dining times is not recommended, and it can be quite noisy.
According to information on the official website of Shanghai Disneyland, the park offers three types of annual passes, with prices ranging from 1399 to 4399 Chinese Yuan depending on the discounts.
Some people who have studied at Shanghai Disneyland admit that this method may not always be the most efficient in terms of learning, and considering the cost of the annual pass, travel time, and transportation expenses, the overall cost is not low.
In mainland China, the education system is highly competitive, with many young people facing long-term high-intensity study pressure from primary and secondary schools to universities, as well as exams like the postgraduate entrance exam, civil service exam, and professional qualification exams.
This “painless learning method” reflects young people’s desire to reduce study pressure, improve efficiency, and integrate learning into their lives as a new trend.
Some individuals choose to combine fitness and learning by studying at fitness centers to enhance focus and avoid the health issues associated with prolonged sitting. Theme parks, gyms, and other businesses in the industry have also seen the opportunity and are providing areas suitable for study to attract more consumers.