Parents of unmarried adults gather in People's Park at weekends to trade information about their children, flipping through plastic binders of printed dating résumés. Sixth Tone found it still busy in 2025; most visitors only see the park on weekdays, when the corner is empty.
- Address
- People's Park, 231 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District
- Hours
- Weekend afternoons (Sat-Sun, from about noon; Lonely Planet says Sundays and some Saturdays)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Go on a Saturday or Sunday after noon
- Look, but ask before you photograph parents or their sheets
- The résumés list age, height, education and income: a frank view of what Shanghai parents look for