People's Square
7.1Locals Score / 10#12 of 13 Parks & Outdoors in Shanghai
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People's Square is Shanghai's central civic plaza and park, sitting on the former colonial racecourse and now ringed by the Shanghai Museum, the Grand Theatre and City Hall. It's a green breathing space in the heart of downtown and a major metro interchange. On weekends the adjacent park hosts the famous "marriage market," where parents advertise their single children, which is a fascinating slice of local life.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
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| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.1/10- Value9.0
- Iconic7.5
- Excellence6.5
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity6.5
- Accessibility9.5
Nearby in Ask Shanghai
- Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai (MOCA)Museum0.19 km · 2 min walk
- Best Time to Visit ShanghaiAttraction0.23 km · 3 min walk
- Getting Around Shanghai Without a CarGetting around0.23 km · 3 min walk
- Riding the Shanghai Metro Like a LocalGetting around0.23 km · 3 min walk
- Shanghai in a WeekendAttraction0.23 km · 3 min walk
Where to stay near People's Square
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