Century Park (Shanghai)

Mirror Park, located in the west of the park, is the largest artificial lake in Shanghai. The lake covers a total area of {{convert|31|acre|ha|abbr=off}}, and is as deep as {{convert|16|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}}. To the east of the lake is a water lock which controls the water level. Mirror Lake is blue and clean, with the blue sky and white clouds reflected in it. Standing on the wharf by the lake, tourists can see the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone in the distance.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

Green World Relief Sculpture Wall presents 29 species of animals and plants from the Asian-Pacific Region. It covers a total area of 213 square yards (178 square meters), and measures {{convert|87|yd|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} in length. The animals include China pandas, elephants from Thailand, buffalos from Vietnam, Australian kangaroos, American eagles, and Russian bears. The plants, which vary from tropical plants, semi-tropical plants, temperate plants, to frigid ones, show that creatures adapt themselves to the environment.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

The main attraction here is the Open-air Music Square. It is situated in the west of Century Park. The square covers a total area of 2 acres (8,000 square meters), with a seating capacity of 2,500 people. This is the largest artificial open-air music square in China.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

Located in the south of the park, the Amenity Grass is characterized by soft green grass, dotted with European-style buildings with red roof tiles. The Spring Garden, Summer Garden, Autumn Garden, and Winter Garden present tourists with the beauty of all the seasons. Additionally, there is a clear stream flowing by.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

This consists mainly of Birds' Island and the Montreal Garden.

Birds' Island is located at the center of Century Park, with an area of {{convert|5|acre|ha|abbr=off}}. More than 100 magpies are bred here. Moreover, there are more than 50 species of trees on the island, such as peach trees, plum blossom trees, and camphor trees. The tranquil island and the lively birds are in perfect harmony with each other. Tourists will relax and delight in the lovely scenery.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

Montreal Garden comprises islands, lakes, exhibition halls, media rooms, and coffee bars, with a total area of {{convert|5|acre|ha|abbr=off}}. The construction of the park was sponsored by the Canadian Government, the Quebec Provincial Government, and the Montreal Municipal Government, hence its name. The garden is intended to show the harmony among men, nature, science and technology, which is cherished by both Chinese and Canadian people.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

Passing through Gate 3, tourists will see the Folk Village in the northeast of the park. The white beach by the limpid lake is surrounded with tall palm trees. Broad Ginkgo Avenue leads to the village. On either side of the avenue are exuberant ginkgo trees which are dozens of years old. In a word, the area brims a fresh pure atmosphere, making tourists comfortable and relaxed.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

The highlight of the Exotic Zone lies in the Olmec Colossal Head in the southeast of the Century Park. It was presented to the Shanghai Municipal Government by the Veracruz State Government of Mexico. It is a copy of the eighth original Olmec Head of Mexico. As an embodiment of Mexican civilization, the Olmec culture is characterized by its outstanding carving. The head-shaped stone carving is the well-known piece, and features thick lips, big eyes, and a square face.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

The park has a long history of hosting the Plum Blossom Show. At the beginning, some potted plum blossoms were displayed in the Montreal Garden Scenic Area during the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). That was a small-scale exhibition. Nowadays, there are more than 3,000 plum blossom trees in the park. It is the largest plum blossom woods in Shanghai. Local people as well as tourists often come to the park to enjoy the beautiful and fragrant plum blossoms in winter and spring.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

By Metro:

- Century Park is best reached by taking Line 2 on the Shanghai Metro to Century Park station. It is also within walking distance from Shanghai Science and Technology Museum station and Kerry Center Pudong. Entrance to the park is now free.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

- The Middle Yanggao Road of Line 9 of the Shanghai Metro is across the corner from Century Park's #2 entrance.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

- The Huamu Road station of Line 7 of the Shanghai Metro is across the corner from Century Park's #5 entrance.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

By Bus:

- Bus 184, 794, 640, or Pudong 35, To the Jinxiulu Shijidadao Station, #1 entrance.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

- Bus Huamu 1, To the Fangdianlu Huamulu Station, #5 entrance.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

- Bus 1013, To the Century Park Subway Station, walk northward, #7 entrance.{{Cite web |title=Shanghai Century Park: Things to Do, Opening Hours, Map |url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shanghai/century-park.htm |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=www.travelchinaguide.com}}

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