Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Introduction to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Located beside the east of the Shanghai Municipal Government Building, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is a window to show the history, the city planning and development achievements of Shanghai. It is also a public exhibition hall which can provide services including exhibition, sightseeing, reception, business and leisure. The theme of the center is “ city, human being, environment and development”. With some high-tech facilities, the center can fully display the yesterday, today and tomorrow of Shanghai in a professional, knowledgeable, interesting and artistic way.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is situated near People’s Square. The design of the building is said to have gained inspiration from the traditional Chinese city gate. The modern structure demonstrates the concept of China’s traditional architecture with modernity. The grid roof of the building symbolizes the magnolia which is Shanghai’s city flower. The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center was officially opened on 25 February, 2000. The building covers an area of 20,000 square meters and to this day has received over 5 million visitors worldwide. 

Location

No.100 Renmin Main Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Main Sights

Large scale model of Shanghai, virtual tour of Shanghai

Travel Information

Opening Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM 

Admission: 30 Yuan

Transportation 

1. Take subway line 1 or 2 getting off at People’s Square Station. 

Travel Tips 

1. To avoid crowds try to avoid visiting during Golden Week in October and other national holidays in China.

Tour including Visiting Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Shanghai and Xitang Water Town Combo 4 Days Tour