For new perspectives, take in the 70 massive installations at the foot of the Sheshan Mountains that make up Shanghai Sculpture Park.

While it sounds downright nightmarish to think about mom and dad sharing your measurements and resume with other parents trying to snag you a date, it’s fascinating to catch the weekend marriage market at people’s square — where throngs of other people’s parents hold signs and photographs in an effort to make it happen for their kids.

Learn about the city's evoluton through archival photos and videos as well as a perfect scale model of Shanghai (located on the sixth floor). Art exhibitions are held year round on the second-level exhibition hall. 

Shanghai's Museum of Contemporary Art in the historic People's Park features both Chinese and international artists. The Art Lab on the museum's third floor is an open event space for creatives, food and drinks included.