People's Park

Park · Huangpu

People's Park

Park · Huangpu

231 Nanjing Rd (W), People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200003

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Tucked between skyscrapers, Shanghai's People’s Park is a tranquil urban oasis teeming with lush gardens, a serene pond, and the lively weekend Marriage Market.

231 Nanjing Rd (W), People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200003 Get directions

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"Shanghai People’s Park The Shanghai Race Club, built by the British in the 1800s, is a lingering reminder that horseraces were once held here, just south of Nanjing Road. Opened to the public in the 1950s, this green refuge charms with landscaped traditional gardens and a reflecting pond with fish and pink lotus blossoms. It’s also a prime spot for people watching. Locals turn up to do tai chi exercises, play cards, and scope out the Marriage Market. Parents hoping to attract a suitable spouse wait under colorful umbrellas pinned with notes listing each child’s age, occupation, family values, and even zodiac sign. Photo by Ira Smirnova ."

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Khairil Azhar Aznan

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This is place for us (we are on training course) to stop. From here, we walk to Nanjing Road for window shopping. We bought some souvenirs here to bring home. Some shops here can bargain for the cheap price. The vibe is good here. It is easy to find Halal food here. Good luck with hunting, guys!

Benny Villanueva

Google

Lovely park to escape the bustling city and enjoy some nature, lake views and sunshine. On the weekends people flock to the park as there are lists of bachelors and bachelorettes. It’s an in person tinder. You’ll mostly see the parents there shopping for their child’s soulmate. Definitely a site to see how China’s Matchmaking works

István Nagy

Google

A pretty park, but the main attraction here is the ‘marriage market’. Parents have the details of their sons/daughters written on sheets of paper or cardboard and engage in conversations with people (mostly other parents) to - potentially - make a deal. Truly unique and actually interesting to witness the scene.

Alvaro Lau

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Beautiful park in the city center of Shanghai. Even though it is between big avenues, once inside peacefulness comes. A favorite among locals and easily accessible with metro line 1, 2, and 8. On Saturdays you can see the marriage market, where (mostly) parents advertise their kids for marriage.

B R

Google

A great inner city park in Shanghai, across the road from the Radisson Blu hotel and near the subway. The most fascinating thing was all these dating ads to find a wife or partner. Absolutely awesome and entertaining!

Malihamehnaz

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People’s Park, Shanghai Shanghai’s People’s Park is a vibrant urban oasis located in the heart of the city, near Nanjing Road. Originally built on the former site of a horse racing track in 1952, it is a popular spot for relaxation, cultural activities, and social interactions. The park features lush gardens, scenic pathways, and tranquil ponds, providing a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. One of the park’s most unique attractions is the "Marriage Market," held every weekend. Parents gather to find suitable matches for their children, displaying personal details on handwritten sheets. This traditional practice draws locals and tourists alike, offering a glimpse into Chinese culture. People’s Park also houses the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art and various restaurants and tea houses. Its central location and cultural significance make it a must-visit destination, offering a blend of history, nature, and local traditions in the dynamic city of Shanghai.

Jamie Higgs-Dey

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A nice park just across from the History Museum to have a little stroll avoiding the hustle and bustle of the city - you can look at the ‘CV’s’ that parents have left practically advertising their child to find them a partner, it’s a very interesting tradition to view. The park itself is well cared for with a nice koi pond as well.

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Not much to do here and very quiet. But it works well as a tranquil retreat! There are people playing games on the tables, there’s MOCA (art museum), an underground mall (south bit), but mostly just trees and paths to stroll in. A lot of seating which is nice. It’s takes a while to get round from the south to north bit due to lack of crossing points. Would recommend on a sunny day and on the weekend there’s the marriage market. But as a tourist wouldn’t go out of my way to visit this during winter.