Located quite close to Nanjing Lu, the main shopping street in Shanghai People Square is at the heart of the Puxi district of Shanghai. It is an important hub for the Shanghai metro system (lines 1, 2 and 8 runs through it), and the Shanghai municipal government building is also locaed here.
In addition to being the home of several of Shanghai's top attractions it is also an attraction in it's own right. A park covers a large part of the square which is a popular meeting place for local Shanghai people, both old and young. It can give an interesting insight into Chinese culture to see people practising tai chi, playing checkers, card games and other games at various places around the park.
There is also an underground shopping area. While the shops are perhaps nothing special there is a mock-up of a Shanghai street from the 1930's which is worth a visit. There is no admission charge to the park or the street.
The following main Shanghai attractions are located in People Square: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning and Exhibition Hall, and Shanghai Grand Theatre.
a busy highway runs thorugh the square and access to areas on the other side is only possible via pedestrian bridges or via the underground station. The easiest way to get to the square is by metro line 1, 2, or 8. Alternatively access to the square is also relatively easy via an underpass from Nanjing Lu.
