People's Square

Explore the surrounding streets for authentic Jian Bing and other delicious street snacks from local roadside carts.

In their own words: “The best ones are usually small roadside carts around People's Square and residential streets. Look for stalls with a line. Locals don't wait for average.”

Visit on a Sunday morning to witness the unique "marriage market" tradition, or explore the surrounding museums and architecture.

In their own words: “first stop is people square right smack in the middle of Shanghai this place is not just a square it's the Beating Heart of the City plus it's where East Nanjing Road begins which is this massive walking Street where you can shop till you drop now what's cool about this Square it changes its Vibe throughout the day you've got the City Hall Museum of Fine Arts Opera House basically a bunch of instaworthy spots all around you and get this if you're here on a Sunday morning you're in for a treat it turns into a bride Market yeah you heard me right parents actually come here to find matches for their kids it's like Tinder but super old school and way more public”