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People's Square (人民广场, Rénmín Guǎngchǎng)

人民广场位于上海市中心,是上海的城市地标和政治文化中心。广场周边汇集了上海博物馆、上海大剧院、城市规划展示馆等重要文化设施,以及来福士广场、人民公园等商业设施,是感受上海城市活力的绝佳去处。

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Quick Answer

Is People's Square worth visiting?

上海城市中心,面积约14万平方米,免费。博物馆9:00-17:00(免费需预约),地下商业庞大。地铁1/2/8号线人民广场站直达。上海博物馆、上海大剧院汇聚。

Quick facts

Ticket免费
Hours 全天开放,博物馆9:00-17:00
Recommended duration2-4小时
Best time to visit全年
How to get there地铁1号线、2号线、8号线人民广场站
English signageyes
Wheelchair accessibleyes
位置上海市中心
面积约14万平方米
博物馆上海博物馆(免费)
剧院上海大剧院
地下商业迪美购物中心
公园人民公园

What to expect

人民广场原是旧上海跑马厅的一部分,1949年后改建为城市广场。如今的广场绿树成荫,喷泉雕塑点缀其间,是上海市民日常休闲的重要场所。广场地下是庞大的商业空间,包括迪美购物中心等。

广场北侧的上海博物馆是上海最著名的博物馆之一,馆藏以古代艺术为主,包括青铜器、陶瓷、书画等珍品。馆内实行免费免票制度,但需预约。广场西侧的上海大剧院经常上演高水平文艺演出。

人民公园位于广场东南角,是上海中心城区难得的绿地。公园内的相亲角每周末都有大量家长为子女征婚,成为独特的城市景观。来福士广场等大型商场则满足购物需求。

How to get there

地铁1号线、2号线、8号线人民广场站,多个出口通往不同方向

Best photo spots

Tips

Scams to avoid

Frequently asked questions

上海博物馆需要预约吗?

是的,需通过官方公众号提前预约

人民广场离外滩多远?

步行约15分钟

人民公园相亲角是真的吗?

是真的,每周末下午较为热闹

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