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A 26-metre-high Lego figure named Dada has welcomed visitors to a new Legoland resort in Shanghai.

The resort, which opened on Saturday, is the first in China.

It is one of 11 parks across the world and was built with 85 million Lego bricks.

Entry tickets to the new resort, aimed mainly at families with children between the ages of two and twelve, quickly sold out as thousands queued to try out more than 75 rides, performances and attractions spanning more than 300,000 square metres.

Among the main attractions is Miniland, which replicates well-known sights from across the world using Lego bricks.

It features landmarks across China like Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and Shanghai’s Bund waterfront.

There is also a boat tour through a historical Chinese water town built with Lego bricks.

“My first impression is it is a good recreation, like a real fairyland of Lego,” said Ji Yujia, a Lego fan who was there on opening day.

Legoland Shanghai is operated by a joint venture between Merlin Entertainments, which runs Legoland parks around the world, and the Shanghai Jinshan District local government.

Visitors were greeted by performances featuring Lego characters.

Tickets range from 319 yuan-599 yuan ($A67-$A128).

with Reuters

(Australian Associated Press)