Tourism GuideShanghai Urban Planning Center
A museum of Shanghai's past, present, and future centered on a giant scale model of the city.
Key Information
Highlight
Large-scale model of downtown Shanghai
Closed
Wednesdays
Ticket Notes
Free; advance reservation may be required
Nearest Metro
People's Square station
About Shanghai Urban Planning Center
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center stands beside People's Square and shows how Shanghai has grown from a fishing town to a global metropolis. Its highlight is a huge scale model of downtown Shanghai with synchronized lights. Interactive displays cover metro planning, old-town heritage, and the skyline's future. The center offers one of the best introductions to the city for first-time visitors.
Things to Do
- See the giant scale model of central Shanghai
- Watch the synchronized light show over the model
- Explore the historic maps and photographs of old Shanghai
- Learn about metro and skyline planning
- Walk to People's Square and Shanghai Museum next door