People's Park is located in the heart of Shanghai, adjacent to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to the east. It is known as the "city's green lung."
The park is divided into three scenic areas: East, Central and West. The park features traditional landscapes such as the Begonia Garden and Lotus Pond, as well as modern landscapes such as the Magnolia Garden and Hundred Flowers Garden.
The west area is the main tourist attraction in the park, with a large concentration of garden buildings, a wide variety of plants, and lush flowers and trees all year round.
The dating corner in the park is well-known throughout the country. You can go there to experience the atmosphere.
Attractions Location: No. 213, Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Tickets: free
Opening hours:
05:00-21:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Transportation:
Take bus Shangchuan Line/123/46/49 to People's Square (bus stop) and walk to the hotel.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Spend a relaxing day at People’s Park, a green oasis in the city center, and explore nearby cultural and shopping spots like Shanghai Museum and Nanjing Road.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near People’s Square or Nanjing Road for convenience. Try Shanghainese specialties like xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and local snacks at the pedestrian street.
Souvenirs: Traditional crafts, silk scarves, tea, and Shanghai-themed souvenirs from shops along Nanjing Road and museum gift shops.
Combine the urban charm of People’s Park and museums with the iconic Bund waterfront for scenic views and nightlife.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near People’s Square or The Bund for easy transit. Sample Shanghai seafood and international cuisines at The Bund.
Souvenirs: Bund-themed souvenirs, high-end fashion, and arts & crafts from shopping areas.
Delve deeper into Shanghai’s culture by visiting the museum cluster, exploring historic French Concession, and shopping on Nanjing Road.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near People’s Square or French Concession. Enjoy fusion cuisine and local bakeries.
Souvenirs: Artworks, boutique crafts, tea, and souvenirs from museum shops.
Add spiritual and entertainment experiences by visiting Jing’an Temple and Xintiandi nightlife district.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Jing’an or Xintiandi for vibrant nightlife and dining options. Try Shanghainese and international dishes.
Souvenirs: Buddhist-themed items, fashion, designer goods, and Shanghai crafts.
Experience Shanghai’s modern skyscrapers and shopping malls in Pudong after enjoying the cultural and historic west side.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near People’s Square or Lujiazui. Try high-end dining with panoramic city views.
Souvenirs: Modern Shanghai gifts, branded goods, and artistic souvenirs.
Combine all previous experiences with visits to nearby attractions such as The Bund, Shanghai Circus World, or a Huangpu River cruise.
Accommodation/Food: Stay centrally for easy access. Enjoy a blend of street food and fine dining.
Souvenirs: Traditional arts, local snacks, and cultural gifts from all areas visited.
Spend a full week experiencing Shanghai at a relaxed pace, revisiting favorite spots, and exploring hidden gems around People’s Park and beyond.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near People’s Park for convenience. Try both street snacks and upscale restaurants over your stay.
Souvenirs: Mix of modern and traditional crafts, teas, silk scarves, and Shanghai memorabilia collected from the week’s exploration.
The well-regulated city park is a place for citizens to relax after dinner.
It's a rare quiet place, suitable for relaxing. There is a small lake, a playground, and a Bao Shifu restaurant at the door.
I originally thought it was just an ordinary park, but it turned out not to be an ordinary park, but a blind date park. Many old men and women wrote down their children's conditions and blind date requirements on papers and stuck them on umbrellas. It looked like a market.
The most special landscape here is this blind date corner. You can come and visit it.
The famous People's Park is a must-see.
A good place for a family outing on weekends...
I don't have a particularly strong impression of it. There seemed to be a museum nearby, but it was closed on Mondays, so I missed it. There was a shopping street underground, and I passed by a small, rather amusing painting gallery. There was also a Starbucks nearby, but I don't have much else to say.
It's rare to find such a quiet place in a bustling city. Grandparents chat, drink tea, stroll around, and enjoy themselves. There's also a playground, which is indeed a great place to relax. Couples can also come here for a stroll.
People's Park is full of green, with green trees and aquatic plants coexisting.
Then there is a path leading to the lotus pond. Behind the lotus pond is a different world, giving people a feeling of sudden enlightenment. This is a focus of the garden. All kinds of people come here to take pictures. The lotus leaves are very beautiful, like big green discs and small green umbrellas. The winding bridge has a bit of the artistic conception of Suzhou gardens. The combination of surrounding aquatic plants is very artistic.
The dating corner in Shanghai People's Park is well-known nationwide. I dragged my partner to see it, and it was exactly like what I saw online, with resumes arranged in two directions, and the conditions were all excellent. However, the banner above said "Comprehensive Improvement of the Dating Corner", which seemed a bit disappointing.
Go in through the door next to the Urban Planning Museum. There are few people on rainy days.
In my opinion, this place offers the most authentic Shanghai charm, a place once favored by generations of celebrities and scholars. It's refined, elegant, lush, and never boring. You can see an old man practicing Tai Chi under a towering tree, encounter a woman singing Shanghainese songs by the lake, see young people admiring the second dimension wandering outside the art gallery, and even see elderly people playing chess and cards in the arcade. A tranquil and joyful atmosphere permeates the place, inviting you to calm down and reflect. When I visited, the embankment was covered with peach blossoms, and the vibrant pink blossoms were surrounded by a bustling crowd.
There is a crabapple blossom festival in People's Park recently. Ignoring the middle-aged and elderly men playing cards and shouting on the stone table, the overall scene is quite beautiful. If you don't believe me, please see the picture below.
At the People's Park bus stop, a line formed in an orderly fashion, young and old alike forming a well-organized queue. The park is always full of people enjoying the sights, playing poker and chess. Wherever the game begins, there are people.
The scenery is nice, the weather is very sunny that day, and it feels like spring in mid-February
Entering through the main gate of People's Park, you will see the long-known marriage-seeking corner, which attracts many Chinese and foreign tourists.
Looking at the old men and women who work hard for their children, I say thank you for your hard work.
The first stop was People's Square Station, and then I asked an old man and he said it was just in front, it was quite large and looked good!
Aunt
I came to see the exhibition
It's not a blind date...
I went to People's Park and was pleasantly surprised to see the garden full of lotus flowers and Wallace Chung's visual art exhibition.
I went there in the morning and saw many elderly people doing morning exercises...
Just down Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is People's Park, a cool and shady spot perfect for a relaxing getaway. Besides its scenic beauty, People's Park is perhaps best known for its "Blind Date Corner," where parents bring their children's resumes to meet for blind dates. If they find a mutual affinity, they arrange for the children to meet in person. Thanks to the continued promotion of Shanghai-themed television dramas about modern marriage and romance, the "Blind Date Corner" has become a nationally renowned attraction, becoming a beautiful sight.
Shanghai People's Park, located in the heart of the city, is always popular as it's one of the free parks. Besides its vibrant gardens, the park also boasts a children's playground, an art gallery, a restaurant, and other amenities. However, its most distinctive features are the dating corner and the English corner, both of which are well worth a visit.
It's like a street garden, with many pigeons and many children feeding them.
When I got it, I saw many parents helping their children find a date.
A leisure place in a modern city with a strong modern atmosphere
Many people who visit here usually have nothing to do and just hang out. The scenery is beautiful, with mountains, water, flowers and fish.
People's Park is located in the bustling heart of Shanghai, with its main gate at 231 Nanjing West Road. The park borders Nanjing West Road to the north, the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and People's Square to the south, Huangpi North Road to the west, and Tibet Middle Road to the east. The park also houses an art gallery and a miniature but well-equipped "Happy Valley." To the north stand antique buildings like the International Hotel and the Grand Cinema, while to the south, across People's Square, the city's emerging skyline of skyscrapers stretches. It is considered by many to be Shanghai's "Central Park."
Many people from other places are looking for marriage partners here, and there are special people to help them find their partners.
In fact, People's Park is very famous, and there are many parks with the same name in different places.
It’s okay. The park is not small. There is a blind date corner inside. It makes me feel sad just looking at it!
People's Park is a place for Shanghai residents to relax and have fun, and there are not many tourists walking around there.
Following Ian McKellen's lead, I asked my mom to take me to People's Square for a blind date. No, the guy was too good. I needed to get some fried chicken to calm my nerves. Note: the blind dates are only on weekends. It's definitely worth going. I think it's one of the more interesting phenomena in human history: parents sitting on the ground with umbrellas containing their children's personal information.
It's not very picturesque, but it has its own characteristics. People in Shanghai know it, haha.
The scenery was nice, but what surprised me even more was the legendary blind date conference, which really scared me.
People's Park is quite interesting and worth a visit. It is a good place to relax. It is a strong contrast to have such a quiet place in the bustling city.
It's located above the People's Square subway station. The Shanghai Municipal Government deserves praise for preserving a prime location for the city's residents. Great!
It's a city park. It's not very touristy, but there are many transportation connections here. It's in a great location not far from Nanjing Road.
Located in the center of Shanghai, it is surrounded by Nanjing Road, the Municipal Government, the Grand Theater, museums, etc.
People's Park is near People's Square subway station.
I was lucky enough to visit the matchmaking corner once, under the guise of research. It was incredibly lively. There were agents sitting there, registering everyone's information, posting and matching people in an orderly manner. Parents squatted on the flower beds, waiting for people to inquire. If they were compatible, they would arrange a time to meet. There were generally more women than men, and the women were all very good looking. This must be a Shanghai trait, hahaha.
People's Park, located on the northern half of the former Shanghai Racecourse, is located in the heart of Shanghai, bordering Nanjing West Road to the north and People's Square to the south, with Huangpi North Road and Xizang Middle Road nearby. To the north are antique buildings like the International Hotel and the Grand Cinema, while to the south are the Municipal Government Building, the Grand Theatre, and the Shanghai Museum.
The park features a curved bridge, a lotus pond, a Bicui Lake, a monument to the May 30th Movement, a children's playground, and a contemporary art gallery. There are also an English corner and a blind date corner for special activities for the citizens.
Tickets: Free for the park, 20 yuan for the Shanghai Contemporary Art Museum
Transportation: It can be reached at People's Square Station on Metro Lines 1, 2, and 8. There are also many buses to various areas.
From the bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, turn into People's Park. The biggest feature is the umbrella blind date, with various requirements posted on it, which is quite novel and cute.
From time to time in the park, you can hear the erhu and saxophone playing by the elderly, which makes you feel light-hearted.
I originally wanted to go to People's Square, but after getting off the subway, I arrived at People's Park. It was originally a small park, but due to the Golden Week, it was crowded with people. Most of the locals came here to play cards and mahjong for entertainment. I always felt that the arrival of us tourists disturbed them.
You must have heard of eating fried chicken in People's Square, so you must come to People's Park at the intersection of Shanghai Nanjing Road Line 2 and multiple lines. It is especially recommended in summer because there are not only beautiful lotus flowers but also a blind date corner. Young single men and women are the favorites of the elderly who sit here, which will make you feel pampered!
[Transportation]: Lines 2, 1, and 8 all intersect here. Renguang is Shanghai's transportation hub.
Tips: I recommend visiting in summer or autumn, when the lotus flowers are in full bloom. You'll find New World right outside, and Madame Tussauds across the street. When I first came to Shanghai, I was pressed for time and had a busy schedule, so I didn't visit Renguang. But after settling in, I've found it quite nice. Many people who work near Nanjing Road come to Renguang for a midday or evening stroll after get off work to help with their digestion.
I went there specifically to find the zero kilometer mark on the Shanghai Highway. That's where National Highway 318 begins. I'm sure you all know this. I've also seen many people starting from zero kilometer mark in Shanghai and cycling the entire length of 318 all the way to the Sino-Nepalese Friendship Bridge in Zhangmu on the border.
I didn't expect there is such a quiet park in People's Square. It's not very large, but the greenery is pretty good. There is also a playground inside, where adults and children can play.
The area of People's Park is not too big, but it is not too small either. I really want to say that there are so many parks like this in Shanghai. It feels very local, leisurely and comfortable to visit.
This is a very nice park. I walked around it after coming out of the Shanghai Museum. Next to it is the 1930 Style Street, the Grandview Cinema and the International Hotel. The lotus pond inside is very beautiful. The Arts and Crafts Museum inside is also worth a visit. There are also blind date events on weekends.
The rhythm of Shanghainese life. If you really want to integrate into Shanghai, you must come to the most prosperous intersection in Shanghai - People's Square Station. In the middle of the bustling city, there is a quiet People's Park. You will understand how Shanghainese people start their day.
Very beautiful... There are a lot of pigeons inside... Hahahaha
People's Park is located next to People's Square in the center of Shanghai, close to the Shanghai Art Museum. It has a well-known lotus pond and is a beautiful sanctuary in the heart of a bustling metropolis.
People's Park is located in the city center with beautiful scenery and pleasant environment!
People's Square is located in the city center, with convenient transportation and good surrounding environment. It is worth a rest!
One of the main features of People's Park is the blind date corner, which is also a good place to take pictures of lotus flowers.
Known as the "city's green lung," People's Square, located in the heart of the city, is a garden-like plaza integrating finance, administration, culture, transportation, and commerce. To the north of the square lies the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, to the northwest is the Shanghai Grand Theatre, to the northeast is the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, and to the south is the Shanghai Museum. Renmin Avenue runs through the square. 17-meter-wide green belts are located on each side, totaling 80,000 square meters of green space.
I have always heard about the matchmaking corner in Shanghai People's Park. When I saw it today, it really lived up to its reputation. Even on rainy days, the grandpa and aunt came out to find a date for their children. The scenery in the park is also very nice.
The highlight is the blind date corner, which is actually not just a corner, but a large area that has become a scenic spot. It is said that every weekend, there will be hundreds of parents there to arrange blind dates for their children. I took a quick look and found that most of them are in good condition, with undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees, good personalities and good tempers, and many of them are overseas students.
There are many subway exits and the surrounding areas are bustling areas with easy access.
I'm used to reading up on travel guides and making meticulous plans before a trip. But when I'm actually there, I can't help but wander the streets, content to observe the city's glitz and bustle as a casual passerby, anticipating the unknown with a relaxed and joyful heart. After getting off the subway, I stumbled into People's Park, where even the most ordinary scenery was deeply moving. Wherever I go, there are elderly people in the park, fanning themselves with palm-leaf fans and carrying small benches, gathered in small groups, thoughtfully watching others play chess, occasionally gesturing and expressing their opinions. So, no matter how things are now, when we've aged, let go of our burdens, and become indifferent to the mundane, we are all just ordinary people in People's Park, carrying a water bottle, and smiling softly at the memory of our youth. I'm not entirely convinced by this overly artistic work, like a sock filled with water balloons and hung on a tree.
On the way from the hotel to Xiao Yang Sheng Jian on Huanghe Road, we passed by People's Park, so we went there on the way back after breakfast. I only took a photo of the entrance, so please forgive the poor pixel of the phone.
A friend took me to Shanghai to experience the "leftover women" blind dates. I was surprised to see a corner of People's Park filled with middle-aged men and women helping with blind dates. I really admire their wisdom. They can enjoy the park's beauty while promoting their daughters.
Next to the hotel is People's Park, so why not go and get some fresh air? I think Shanghai's urban planning is quite impressive. Besides the magnificent and unique buildings, they've also dedicated a large area of green space in the heart of the city, creating a unique and distinctive experience. This is something not every urban planner possesses.
Bask in the sun with Shanghai's elderly people in People's Park, watch them practice Tai Chi and ballroom dancing, and feel the rare comfort of bustling Shanghai.
The scenery inside is quite nice, and the environment is beautiful and the air is fresh! I really like white magnolias!
The weather is really nice, with warm sunshine. I really want to sit here and bask in the sun forever. The park is mostly filled with elderly people bringing their children to the blind date. If my mother knew about this, she would probably set up a small stall here too. They are all people who are disappointed with their children.
After getting off the subway, I saw People's Park and walked around. The air was fresh and I asked a grandfather for directions. He was very helpful. My first impression of Shanghai people was great!
I saw some leafless trees in the park filled with pigeons. I was attracted by the pigeons.
There is no entrance fee, but you need money to play the rides. When I went there on Saturday, there was an old lady selling flowers for 10 yuan each, O(∩_∩)O haha~
The park was mostly populated by elderly people doing morning exercises, and many photographers had already set up their cameras. Perhaps due to the continued high temperatures, the potted lotus flowers looked rather sparse, but the lotus in the pond, on the other hand, was vibrant and graceful.
I went to People's Park. I originally wanted to see the plum blossoms, but I didn't see much of them. Instead, I unexpectedly discovered cherry blossoms. It was a surprise.
The "city's green lung" People's Park is located in Huangpu District, Shanghai. It is adjacent to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to the east; Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to the west; facing the International Hotel and New World Department Store to the north, and connected to People's Square to the south.
People's Park is located in the city center. There is a beautiful lotus pond inside. The park is very large.
The park in front of the Shanghai Municipal Government has a large square. It is the starting point of Nanjing Road and you can take a look at it while strolling along Nanjing Road.
I saw the most heartwarming scene in the park. An old man was pushing his wife in a wheelchair, and he himself had difficulty walking.
People's Park is next to People's Square and opposite the International Hotel. There are not many tourist attractions in it, it is just a good place to sit.
Located in the People's Square, the People's Park has an inscription by Chen Yi that is very historical. The park is clean and tidy, suitable for a cool walk.