Shanghai model
The city in miniature.
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China's first city planning exhibition hall, opened in 2000 on People's Square beside the city government building, after which similar halls spread to China's major cities. It closed for renovation in December 2019 and reopened in August 2022. Its best-known exhibit is a huge model of central Shanghai showing existing and planned buildings, alongside halls on the city's history and future under the themes «Humanistic Shanghai», «Innovative Shanghai» and «Ecological Shanghai», and smaller models of areas such as the Bund. Entry is free with a booking through its mini-programme up to seven days ahead; it is open from 9 am to 5 pm, last entry 4 pm, closed on Wednesdays, per visitor guides.
The city in miniature.
And future plans.
At the heart.
People's Square, beside the city government building, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Shanghai MuseumA public museum of ancient Chinese art on People's Square in the heart of Shangh4 minutes walk4.4
Nanjing RoadShanghai's main shopping street and one of the busiest in the world alongside th5 minutes walk4.5
Shanghai Grand TheatreShanghai's main stage for opera and ballet, on the north side of People's Square5 minutes walk
Park Hotel ShanghaiA historic Art Deco hotel on West Nanjing Road facing People's Park, built in 196 minutes walk
Shanghai Concert HallA historic concert hall near People's Square, opened in 1930 as the Nanking Thea7 minutes walkYes, entry is free but needs a booking through its mini-programme up to seven days ahead, and it is closed on Wednesdays, per visitor guides.