📝 1. Overview
Century Park (世纪公园) is Shanghai’s largest and most diverse city park, located in the heart of Pudong, offering a refreshing escape from the skyscrapers and speed of the city. Spanning over 140 hectares, this massive green space is designed with a blend of English lawns, Japanese gardens, Chinese pavilions, lakes, and forest paths, making it the perfect spot for a picnic, paddle boat ride, bike adventure, or simply to reconnect with nature.
🌟 2. Highlights
🌸 Cherry Blossom Lane – Stunning in spring with pink blooms creating tunnel-like paths
🛶 Mirror Lake (镜天湖) – Rent paddle boats or stroll the bridges with city skyline reflections
🚲 Bike Trails & Rentals – Easy cycling paths around the entire park, with tandem and family bikes available
🪷 Lotus Pond & Bamboo Grove – Tranquil spots for photography and meditation
🧺 Picnic Lawns & Meadows – Wide-open grassy spaces for frisbee, sunbathing, or reading
🎡 Mini Amusement Zone – A small play area for kids with rides and carnival-style games
🎨 Occasional Art Installations & Music Festivals – Especially in spring and national holidays
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo spots:
📷 Cherry Blossom Path (March–April)
📷 Bridge over Mirror Lake with skyline backdrop
📷 Sunset through willow trees near the east entrance
🕐 Best time: Weekday mornings for quiet; late afternoon for golden light
🎟️ Entry: ~¥10 per person (cash or Alipay/WeChat Pay); open 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎧 Great place to bring music, sketchbook, picnic, or podcast playlist
🧴 Bring mosquito spray in summer & sunscreen year-round
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 near Century Park
- Blue Frog (Kerry Parkside)
🍔 Western fare, burgers, salads, drinks
📍 ~10 min walk from Gate 7 (Century Avenue side)
🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🌟 Great after a park stroll or bike ride - Element Fresh (Thumb Plaza)
🥗 Health-conscious meals with smoothies & coffee
📍 ~7 min walk from north entrance
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
☀️ Perfect brunch spot near the park - Yi Café (in Pudong Shangri-La)
🍣 International buffet with high-end dishes
📍 Short cab ride (~10 min) from Century Park
🕒 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🍷 Ideal for upscale dining after park day
🍽️ 4B. Sub-Zone Picks – Explore by Area
🌿 North Garden Zone
Picnic lawns, cherry blossom lane, and bike rental hub
🛶 East Lake Zone
Paddle boats, bridges, Mirror Lake viewpoints
🧘 West Forest Zone
Bamboo trails, meditation zones, lotus pond
🎠 South Family Area
Playground, mini amusement rides, open kids’ spaces
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Lujiazui
🚇 Line 2 to Century Park Station, Exit 1 or 4
📍 From Pudong Airport
🚇 Maglev to Longyang Rd → transfer to Line 2
📍 Local Travel
🚶 Several entrances (Gate 1–7); signage in English/Chinese
🚴 Bike rentals available near main gates; walking paths throughout
🛏️ Stay at Kerry Hotel Pudong, Parkview Hotel, or Dorsett Shanghai for direct park access
Century Park is Pudong’s green heart—a place where families picnic, joggers cruise, cherry blossoms bloom, and the pace of life slows, just for a while. 🌸🚴♂️🧺
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