Shanghai People's Square
Shanghai Attractions
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Introduction to Shanghai People's Square
People’s Square is the largest public square in Shanghai, occupying an area of 140,00- square meters. The Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and Municipal People’s Congress are located on the north of the square. There is a musical fountain in the center of the square and the Shanghai museum is south of the fountain. To the northeast there is the Urban Planning Exhibition Center and Shanghai Grand Theatre. People’s Square was previously a horse racing course that belonged to the Shanghai Race Club prior to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. |
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Location People's Square, Huangpu District, Shanghai |
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Main Sights Shanghai Municipal People's Government, musical fountain, Urban Planning Exhibition Center |
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Travel Information Opening Hours: open all day |
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Transportation 1. Take either subway line 1, 2 or 8 getting off at People's Square Station. |
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Travel Tips 1. Avoid visiting during school holidays and Golden Week in October as there will be large numbers of local tourists. |
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Tour including Visiting Shanghai People's Square |