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Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Located at People’s Square in the heart of downtown Shanghai, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is one of the city’s most popular cultural attractions and an important place to understand Shanghai’s urban development.
Known as the “Window of Shanghai,” the center showcases the city’s history, current development, and future vision through exhibitions, interactive displays, and advanced multimedia technology. It provides visitors with a deeper understanding of how Shanghai has transformed from a historic port city into a modern international metropolis.
Unique Architecture Inspired by Chinese Tradition
The building itself is an attraction. Its design is inspired by the traditional Chinese city gate, featuring a symmetrical structure that reflects the aesthetic principles of traditional Chinese architecture.
The distinctive grid-patterned roof represents Shanghai’s city flower, the magnolia, creating a connection between traditional culture and modern urban design.
Combining Chinese architectural elements with contemporary design concepts, the building has become a landmark of People’s Square and an excellent example of Shanghai’s blend of history and innovation.
Exhibitions Showcasing Shanghai’s Development
The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center officially opened to the public on February 25, 2000. Covering a total construction area of approximately 20,000 square meters, the center includes around 7,000 square meters of exhibition space.
With the theme of “City, Citizens, Environment, and Development,” the exhibitions present Shanghai’s transformation through different historical periods and explore the city’s future plans.
Visitors can discover:
* Shanghai’s historical urban development
* Modern city planning concepts
* Future transportation and infrastructure projects
* Environmental protection strategies
* Vision for sustainable urban growth
The Famous Shanghai City Model
One of the highlights of the center is the large-scale urban planning model of Shanghai, which displays the city’s impressive skyline, major buildings, roads, and neighborhoods.
The model provides visitors with a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai’s overall layout and helps them understand the relationship between the city center, Pudong financial district, Huangpu River, and surrounding areas.
It is especially popular among international visitors who want to learn about Shanghai’s rapid urban transformation.
Art, Culture and Interactive Exhibitions
Beyond urban planning, the center also serves as an important cultural and artistic venue. Its exhibition halls regularly host various temporary exhibitions, including:
* International art exhibitions
* Architecture and design exhibitions
* Lifestyle and cultural exhibitions
* Science education programs
These interactive exhibitions explore the relationship between people and cities while reflecting Shanghai’s unique “sea culture” — an open and international spirit shaped by its history as a global trading port.
Multilingual Services for International Visitors
To better serve travelers from around the world, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center provides multilingual services, including audio guides and visitor brochures in:
* English
* Japanese
* French
* Spanish
* Russian
* Korean
* German
* Chinese
These services allow international visitors to explore Shanghai’s urban history and development more easily.
A Must-Visit Attraction in Shanghai
For first-time visitors to Shanghai, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is an excellent place to begin exploring the city. It provides valuable background knowledge about Shanghai’s past, explains the impressive changes happening today, and offers a glimpse into the city’s future.
Located near major attractions such as People’s Square and Nanjing Road, the center is a convenient stop for travelers interested in architecture, culture, and modern city development.
Address
100 Renmin Avenue,Shanghai
Open Hours
9:00-17:00（admission before 16:00）
Close on Monday（Legal holidays excluded）
Guide service
Multi-media guide
Visitors can use the touch-screens on different floors to know the urban planning and development information.
Audio guide
To meet different visitors' needs,the digital audio guide can introduce the exhibitions in Chinese and English. Visitor can hear the introduction by inputting the exhibition number. During the visit, the introduction can be replayed.
Rent of audio guide: Chinese 20Yuan/One; English 20Yuan/One.
Ticket Price
Adult ticket 30 yuan.
Adult group ticket（more than 20 persons）by introduction letter 24 yuan.
Primary and junior high school living ticket（to be proved student card） 15 yuan.
Disabled Person（with valid identification） 24 yuan.
Children below 120 cm accompany by adult,free.
The tickets sold are only valid in the current year.
The ticket cannot be returned.
Contact
Booking Hot Line：86-21-63722077、63184477×226
Fax：86-21-63722077
Zip：200003
Traffic
NO.1metro,NO.2metro(People Square station)、NO.49 bus、NO.123bus、NO.46 bus、NO.6 tunnel bus ect.
100 Renmin Avenue,Shanghai
Open Hours
9:00-17:00（admission before 16:00）
Close on Monday（Legal holidays excluded）
Guide service
Multi-media guide
Visitors can use the touch-screens on different floors to know the urban planning and development information.
Audio guide
To meet different visitors' needs,the digital audio guide can introduce the exhibitions in Chinese and English. Visitor can hear the introduction by inputting the exhibition number. During the visit, the introduction can be replayed.
Rent of audio guide: Chinese 20Yuan/One; English 20Yuan/One.
Ticket Price
Adult ticket 30 yuan.Adult group ticket（more than 20 persons）by introduction letter 24 yuan.
Primary and junior high school living ticket（to be proved student card） 15 yuan.
Disabled Person（with valid identification） 24 yuan.
Children below 120 cm accompany by adult,free.
The tickets sold are only valid in the current year.
The ticket cannot be returned.
Contact
Booking Hot Line：86-21-63722077、63184477×226
Fax：86-21-63722077
Zip：200003
Traffic
NO.1metro,NO.2metro(People Square station)、NO.49 bus、NO.123bus、NO.46 bus、NO.6 tunnel bus ect.
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