Fuxing Park, Urban park in former French Concession, Shanghai, China
Fuxing Park is an urban green space in the former French Concession spanning 10 hectares with French-style gardens, fountains, and lakes throughout. The landscape includes covered pavilions, numerous flower beds, and pathways that connect different sections of the grounds.
The park was established in 1909 as Shanghai's largest green space and grew from a military camp during the French occupation period. It later transformed into the public recreation area it remains today.
Mornings bring groups of people gathering to practice tai chi, play mahjong, and perform traditional dances throughout the grounds. The space serves as a social hub where daily routines and customs of the neighborhood come alive.
The main entrance is at the junction of Fuxingzhong Road and Chongqingnan Road. The grounds cover about 10 hectares, so allow time to cross between the lake, fountains and pavilions. Early morning is when dancers, card players, mahjong groups and tai chi practitioners gather.
The park was laid out by the French in 1909 and fully rehabilitated in 2008 for its centenary; that renovation was designed by WAA International Ltd under Vincent Asselin, a Shanghai Silver Magnolia Medal awardee. It was once the largest park in Shanghai.
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