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This once private park of the Ming Dynasty was re-opened during the French Concession era in 1909, and is now accessible to any visitor. It is suitable for both young and old visitors and will provide a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle that characterizes Shanghai.
Fuxing Park (simplified Chinese: 复兴公园; traditional Chinese: 復興公園; pinyin: Fùxīng gōngyuán) is located in the former French Concession of Shanghai, China, in Luwan District near Nanchang Road; the main entrance is at the cross street of Fuxingzhong Road and Chongqingnan Road. It was once the largest park in Shanghai.
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Fuxing Park. 566 reviews. #23 of 1,380 things to do in Shanghai. Parks. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. By Karen H. “ One of the best parks ” May 2021. Nice green park in the middle of the Former French concession. Perfect place for a picnic and some yoga.
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- No.2 Gaolan Road, Shanghai, Shanghai Region
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Jul 5, 2022 · Fuxing Park is a unique park in Shanghai that combines French and Chinese styles of layout and design. It has a manmade hill, a rockery, a lotus pond, a China rose garden, a carpet flower bed and a statue of Marx and Engels. You can enjoy the scenic views, the flowers, the trees and the entertainment facilities in this park.
The Fuxing Park in Shanghai is designed in the French style, with a lake, fountains, covered pavilions, and flowerbeds. Early morning, the park fills with dancers, card players, mahjong enthusiasts, and tai chi solo and group artists.
Nicky Almasy. Fuxing Park has quite the history. It was a Ming Dynasty private garden until the French took it over in 1909. Then came the Japanese occupation of Shanghai during World War II until the early 1950s, after which the park again became Chinese. Today, the park is a vibrant gathering spot, wide open to the public.
Fuxing Park. French Concession, Shanghai, China, Asia. French Concession. This leafy spot with a large lawn, laid out by the French in 1909 and used by the Japanese as a parade ground in the late 1930s, remains one of the city’s more enticing parks.
