Jing'an Park

　　   Jing'an Park is situated at 1649 West Nanjing Road, opposite the ancient Jing'an Temple. It borders Yan'an Middle Road to the south and Huashan Road to the west, covering an area of 33,600 square meters. In the 24th year of the Guangxu reign (1898 AD), the Shanghai Municipal Council of the International Settlement established the Jing'an Temple Road Cemetery here, commonly known as the "Foreign Cemetery." In 1953, the municipal government invested 180,000 yuan to transform the cemetery into a park, which opened to the public on October 3, 1955. In 1978, the city's gardening department invested 220,000 yuan to demolish the southern church and crematorium entrance and rebuild them into a teahouse.

　　   In October 1998, the Jing'an District People's Government of Shanghai decided to renovate Jing'an Park in conjunction with the construction of the Line 2 subway and Yan'an Road Elevated Road. The aim was to create a people-oriented, open urban garden that embodies modern landscaping features and historical-cultural depth, integrating leisure, fitness, entertainment, sightseeing, and tourism. The park was designed by a Japanese architectural firm and constructed by Shanghai Jing'an District Landscaping and Greening Development Co., Ltd. After renovation, it was opened to the public free of charge on September 25, 1999. Between 2000 and 2001, it received honors such as “Double Excellence Park” in the Shanghai Gardening System, Shanghai’s “Seven Nos” Civilized Park, and Shanghai Civilized Unit.

　　   The renovated Jing'an Park centers around 32 century-old plane trees along the central boulevard. At the main northern entrance is the Ginkgo Plaza. The eastern section is a historical and cultural space themed on the ancient “Eight Scenes of Jing'an,” using the traditional gardening techniques of “small revealing the large” and “layered depth” to create the “Eight Scenes of Jing'an Garden.” The southeastern part features undulating scenic lawns. The western open area utilizes the height difference created by the elevated ceiling of Jing'an Temple Station and the ground level to shape hills and water features, constructing large artificial rockeries and waterfalls. The slopes are planted with rare flowers and trees, and viewing platforms are set up, earning the area the grand title of “urban mountain forest.” It offers a space in the modern metropolis to experience natural landscapes. Jing'an Park has also developed rich plant diversity, with over 300 species of plants. The aquatic plants in the ornamental ponds are particularly attractive to both domestic and international visitors. Over the past 40 years of development, Jing'an Park has become a fresh, elegant, and uniquely majestic urban oasis in the city center.

　　   Address: 1649 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai

　　   Type: Urban Park

　　   Recommended Visiting Time: 1–2 hours

　　   Phone: 021-62483238

　　   Opening Hours:

　　   5:00–18:00

　　   Ticket Information:

　　   Free admission.

　　   Transportation

　　   Buses No. 15, 20, 21, 37, 48, 71, 76; Jing'an Temple Station on the metro.