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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Shanghai

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Famed for its gigantic scale model of the city, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall stands as a tribute to the city's growth and plays host to a range of development-themed exhibits. Head for the main exhibition to marvel at the crowning glory of the complex: a scale model featuring buildings both in existence and approved for construction. You can make your way around the edge of the model or up to the surrounding gallery levels for a different vantage point. Don't miss the bright golden monument in the lobby; you'll notice a number of iconic landmarks represented in this tribute to the city's rapid growth and modernization. Use our Shanghai vacation builder to visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall on your trip to Shanghai, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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TripAdvisor
  • . . . so this 3-D version really caught my attention. (The city has expanded far beyond what's displayed, though.) The place has much historical information and is quite informative. If you like histo...  more »
  • Sometimes it rains in Shanghai, and if you want to have a very good alternative for shopping or having a massage, visiting this museum should be very high on your list. This place is amazing. Especial...  more »
  • We visited as we were passing on a weekday afternoon, thinking we'd just need half an hour. There was much more to see than we expected, and we ended up staying right until the museum closed at 5. The...  more »
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  • Best place to quickly get an overview of Shanghai's past, present and to understand why this city will continue to grow to be a leading world class city to live, to work and to visit as tourist. The Center uses creative multi media channels to tell the many aspects of their city. Must see early on your visit to Shanghai to obtain an orientation to enable self visit to the many interesting attractions of this exciting city especially using the on and off bus located in it's front door.
  • Cool little museum, worth an hour or two. There's a couple nice exhibits on the city's history and future development but the model of the city is definitely the main attraction here.
  • A great place to absorb the insane growth of this city.
  • Like other cities around the world Shanghai has put together a model of the city at this museum. There are also exhibitions on the history of urban development in the city and some specifically for the kids.
  • I think it is fascinating museum, reflects the biggest pressures for the city. Shame the view at the top is a bit bland. However the scale model of shanghai is amazing!
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