People's Square in Shanghai is one of the most popular public places among both locals and tourists. Here Chinese people like to arrange meetings, walk and relax, hold city holidays and street exhibitions. This vast and busy place is the center and heart of modern Shanghai as well as the starting point for calculating city kilometers. It is also a transit point between major attractions which are located there literally at every step.

Getting to People's Square is easy. The square is surrounded by a convenient pedestrian and transport interchange which makes it difficult to get lost. You just need to choose a comfortable way to travel. For example, the first, second, and eighth metro lines lead to the square. If you start your journey from the Bund, you can get there in about half an hour.

On the northside, it is adjacent to Nanjing Road – a popular tourist and shopping artery of the city. So, you can take come to the square after an active shopping trip to relax under the shade of trees in the local secluded park.

People’s Square can be both a starting point for exploring nearby attractions and a separate spot on your tourist agenda. There are too many interesting flower beds, fountains, and art objects.

You already know about the park where you can take a breath after shopping and have a picnic. What else can you do on People's Square? Get ready – there are a lot of leisure options!

Visit one of the main city public institutions – the government headquarters where local officials and public figures meet. There is nothing special about its appearance, but it looks interesting in contrast to the picturesque surroundings.

Visit one of the best cultural and educational institutions in the city which stands directly opposite the municipality – the Shanghai Museum of ancient Chinese art. It attracts visitors from afar, and its exhibits delight and surprise even the most sophisticated guests.

Continue your cultural tour at the Shanghai Art Museum and Urban Planning Exhibition Center and view the posters of the Grand Theater and Concert Hall.