Lujiazui Central Green Space

Lujiazui Central Green Space sits in the heart of Pudong’s skyline, within minutes of some of Shanghai’s busiest attractions. Early morning and late afternoon offer peaceful breaks from workday crowds, but weekends bring more families and local residents. The park is free to enter, and tickets are not needed. Strolls, jogs, and family outings fill the well-kept lawns, while office workers claim benches during lunch hour. Spring and autumn bring the most comfortable weather for enjoying the outdoors.

• Best time to visit: March–May or September–November. Come early morning for cooler air and quiet scenery; late afternoon often has pleasant golden light.
• How to get there: Take Shanghai Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui Station; the park is less than 5 minutes on foot. Taxis and buses also stop nearby at key intersections.
• Accessibility: Wide, paved walkways and flat terrain suit strollers and wheelchairs. Public restrooms sit near main entrances.
• Average visit duration: Most visitors spend 1–2 hours, but longer picnics and photo sessions are common on weekends.

Designed as the breathing space of Lujiazui, the park rewards explorers with unexpected features and postcard views. Its main meadow stretches beneath Shanghai’s tallest towers, offering a rare 360-degree skyline panorama. Flower beds, arched bridges, and a clear lake draw both photographers and locals hunting for quiet corners. Modern art sculptures, children’s play zones, and hidden footpaths give the park a sense of surprise with each visit. Joggers circle a paved loop while chess players settle under the shade, and dance groups sometimes gather near the lake’s edge.

• Skyline Horizon: A grassy lawn in the center frames unmatched views of the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jin Mao Tower all together—one of the city’s best angles for photos.
• Curved Bridges and Lotus Pond: Small arched bridges cross landscaped ponds, with lotus flowers blooming in summer and koi swaying beneath the surface.
• Public Art Installations: Sculptures dot shaded paths, often changing each year with public festivals.
• Children’s Play Area: A modern, rubber-padded playground, much loved by local families, rests near the main east gate.
• Cultural Fact: The park was built in the late 1990s as Pudong’s “green lung,” intended to balance Lujiazui’s urban push and connect neighbors as Shanghai’s new skyline soared.