People's Square
7.1Friend 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 |
|---|---|
| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend 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
- Yang's Fry-DumplingRestaurant0.4 km · 5 min walk
- People's ParkPark0.4 km · 5 min walk
- Jia Jia Tang BaoRestaurant0.42 km · 5 min walk
- Shanghai Museum of Fine ArtsMuseum0.45 km · 6 min walk
Where to stay near People's Square
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