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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

上海城市规划展示馆

Shanghai, Huangpu·31.2626°N, 121.5335°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
3-4 hours

About Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

A museum inside People's Square telling the story of Shanghai's growth. The star exhibit is a vast scale model of the entire city, surrounded by interactive displays, dioramas, and films charting the metropolis's past, present, and future.

Highlights

• Museum showing Shanghai's past, present, and future plans. • A huge scale model of the city and district displays. • Multimedia and 360° theaters.

Suggested Route

Lobby → history hall → giant model hall → future-zone → rooftop; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

On-site café; People's Square dining. Lodging: Huangpu hotels.

Facilities

Ticket office, restrooms, audio guide, shop; accessible.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

Huangpu District; Metro Lines 1/2/8 People's Square Station; nearest airport Shanghai Hongqiao (~18 km).

Reservation

Free but reservation required via official WeChat.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
上海城市规划展示馆

31.2626, 121.5335

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