Bona Ventura

People's Square (Huangpu) · Shanghai

People's Park and the marriage market

人民公园 (Rénmín Gōngyuán) · 相亲角

ParkLocals' pick

Laid out in 1952 on the northern half of the old Shanghai Race Club course. Since 2004 its "blind date corner" has hosted the weekend marriage market, where parents post their children's profiles on umbrellas and boards.

Address
231 Nanjing Road West, People's Square, Huangpu District
Hours
not verified
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 45 min
Price
Free
Price level
¥

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Good to know

  • The marriage market happens at weekends (Wikipedia); go on a Saturday or Sunday around midday to see it at its busiest.
  • Be discreet with cameras: the parents are there on serious business.
  • The Shanghai History Museum is in the former Race Club building on the park's west side.

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