Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
10 expert reviews
“To understand the true scale of Shanghai and its ongoing building boom, visit the Master Plan Hall of this museum.”
– Fodor's
Concierge
"More interesting than it sounds, this dramatic five-story glass building showcases the city's future urban development through detailed models and multimedia displays."
Frommer's
"If you want to see what a city of the future is really going to look like, take yourself over to this museum on the eastern end of People's Square." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Some cities romanticise their past, others promise good times in the present, but only in China are you expected to visit places that haven’t even been built yet." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On the third floor of the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center there's a room-size scale model of the city in 2020." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"More interesting than it sounds, this dramatic five-story glass building showcases the city's future urban development." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An excellent day trip if you're interested in the architecture and development of the city." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A full-scale replica of the entire city fully equipped with lights, cars on the street, and even a few tiny pedestrians." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This modern building... crowned by a funnel-shaped pergola, highlights the formidable growth of China's economic capital." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The highlight of this experience is the very detailed scale model of the city, complete with Shanghai's impressive skyscrapers down to its individual homes"
Shanghai Travel Guide
August 16, 2021