Fuxing Park - Preserved French style garden in the French Concession Area of Shanghai
Last Update: 8th October 2020
Originally built in 1909, Fuxing Park was transformed from Family Gu Garden. The park was opened to the public in July, 1909. The Chinese people were not allowed to visit the park until June 1929. Since the park was mainly designed and constructed by the French in the early days, the overall style and many layouts of the park feature a European style.
Fuxing Park Fast Facts
- Chinese Name: Fuxing Gongyuan (复兴公园)
- Area: 9.2 x Hectares
- Things to do there: Photography, Architecture, Leisure
- Who visits: Photographers, Hikers, Nature Lovers
- Time required: 2 – 3 x Hours

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What to expect at Fuxing Park
At Fuxing Park, you will see carpet bed – a French flower bed. In the four seasons, different flowers are in blossom at the bed, such as pansy, pot marigold, pod pepper, African daisy, cineraria, and sunflowers. The carpet bed is colorful with different flowers around the year.
The great lawn is located in the southeast of the park with an area of more than 8,000 square meters. It is rounded by tall trees. Nowadays, many people refresh themselves at the lawn.
At the cultural and entertainment center, you can exchange your idea with locals and foreign visitors. In summer, you also can cool yourself at the surfing ride at the park. There are 10 surfing boat for you to choose from.
Children can enjoy themselves at the Children’s Playground. They can play with the electric bumper cars, big trains, lotus turntables, inflatable bouncing, marine balls and other facilities.
If interested, you can relax at Park97 Bar. At weekend and on holidays, the themed parties are always held there. In addition, you also can admire the works at ShanghART Gallery.
Best time to visit Fuxing Park
The best time to visit Fuxing Park is in the morning.
The best months to visit the park are from March to October.
How to get to Fuxing Park
There are several buses passing by the park. Therefore, there are several options.
- Rent a vehicle to the temple. This is the quickest and most direct option.
- Take Bus 17, 24, 36, 42, 146, 986, 780, 781, 955, 864, 869, 932, 933, 911, 920 and Bus 167 to the Stop of Chongqing South Road and Fuxing Middle Road (重庆南路复兴中路站). Then, walk to the park.
Additional Fuxing Park Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 06:00 – 18:00
- Admission fee: free
- Please take care of your values when visiting the park.
- Please wear sunscreen cream when visiting the park.
Interested in visiting the Fuxing Park on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours in Fuxing Park, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.