Shanghai Park

Introduction

Shanghai, a bustling metropolis, is home to a variety of parks that offer serene escapes from the city's fast pace. 🌳 One standout is Century Park, the largest urban park in Shanghai, located in the Pudong New Area. Open 24/7, it features expansive green spaces, picturesque lakes, and winding paths perfect for leisurely strolls or picnics. 🌸 For a touch of history, Fuxing Park in the former French Concession boasts beautiful European-style gardens and is a favorite for tai chi practitioners and ballroom dancers. 🕺 Whether you're seeking tranquility or cultural experiences, Shanghai's parks provide a refreshing retreat. 🌿

Fuxing Park

📍 Location: Former French Concession, Luwan district.
🏞️ Features: French-style design with a small lake, fountains, pavilions, flowerbeds, and a rose garden.
🎭 Activities: Popular for kite flying, dancing, and music performances.
🕰️ Opening Hours: 6am – 6pm.
🚇 Subway: Xintiandi (line 10).

Xiangyang Park

📍 Location: Xuhui district.
🎭 Activities: Famous for outdoor dancing, including tango, foxtrot, waltz, and cha-cha-cha.
🕰️ Opening Hours: 24/7.
🚇 Subway: South Shaanxi (lines 1, 10, 12).
🎶 Atmosphere: Mix of Tai Chi sounds, classic Chinese symphonies, and pop music.

Jing’an Sculpture Park

📍 Location: Jing’an district.
🎨 Features: Life-size sculptures and statues from local and international artists.
🏛️ Nearby: Natural History Museum.
🕰️ Opening Hours: 6am – 8.30pm.
🚇 Subway: Natural History Museum (line 13).

Zhongshan Park

📍 Location: Changning district.
🌳 Features: Shady spots, green spaces, long-winded paths, and lotus ponds.
🎭 Activities: Singing, playing instruments, debating, picnicking, and exercising.
🕰️ Opening Hours: 5am – 7pm (summer), 6am – 6pm (winter).
🚇 Subway: Zhongshan Park (lines 3 & 4).

Lu Xun Park

📍 Location: Hongkou district.
🎭 Activities: Mahjong, card games, debates, exercising, singing, painting, and picnicking.
🏞️ Features: Lake with boat rides, stone ponds, benches, and a tea house.
📚 Cultural Significance: Named after Lu Xun, with a memorial and gravesite in the park.
🕰️ Opening Hours: 6am – 6pm.
🚇 Subway: Hongkou Football Stadium (line 3).

West Bund

📍 Location: Xuhui district.
🎨 Features: West Bund Art & Design Center.
🚴 Activities: Biking, running, skate parks, boulder wall, and basketball courts.
🌸 Cherry Blossoms: Planted behind Long Museum.
🕰️ Opening Hours: 24/7.
🚇 Subway: Longhua Middle Road (line 7 & 12).

Gucun Park

📍 Location: Baoshan district.
🌸 Cherry Blossoms: Home to 4,000 cherry trees and hosts the annual cherry blossom festival.
🏞️ Features: Wetland, urban forest park, children’s theme parks.
🕰️ Opening Hours: May & June: 5am-6pm; July – September: 5am-7pm; January – March: 6am-6pm.
🚇 Subway: Gucun Park (line 7).
💰 Entry Fee: 20 RMB.