Over sixty years ago, prior to the ban imposed on horse racing in China, the area that is now designated as the People’s Square was a horse racing course. Where people flocked to those days to cheer for their favourite steed, they now pass through on a daily basis, gather for parades on National Day or visit to catch a glimpse of China’s eventful past.
More than 400,000 people assemble below the People’s Square in Shanghai on a daily basis, as the busiest Metro Station in the city is situated there. The underground Interchange is unique and has the capacity to house the large numbers that commute through it every day.
While trains tremor past every now and then below ground level, tourists and visitors gather in their numbers to the various public buildings in the People’s Square. Slowly but surely this area has been transformed into a cultural and social hub, with the movement of the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, and the Shanghai Grand Theatre into the former race course. Needless to say, these are iconic buildings which are heavily patronized by both locals and foreigners. The theatre performances include operas, dramas and musicals, which are performed by world class artistes.
As the town commenced rapid expansion in the 1990s, the Municipal Council’s Headquarters were moved within the confines of People’s Square as well. There it stands to administer and manage the activities of the city. The People’s Square is used as the central point to measure distances in Shanghai by the local Municipal Council.
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