Shanghai's Grand Halls to open to individual visitors in 2026

english.shanghai.gov.cn| January 04, 2026
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​The Grand Halls. [Photo/Shanghai Observer]

The Grand Halls, a landmark cultural and tourism complex located at the confluence of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek, will begin offering individual visiting services in January 2026.

The move is intended to provide more flexible and immersive experiences for the public, complementing the existing group tour programmes.

Individual visitors will be able to access structured online reservation slots, with multi-themed guided tours led by professional interpreters.

The curated routes will showcase the architecture's distinctive integration of historical preservation and modern artistry, offering insights into its evolution, artistic highlights, and upgraded ancillary services.

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​The interior of the Grand Halls in Hongkou district. [Photo/Shanghai Observer]

Tickets and reservations will be made available through the official WeChat account and the mini-program of the Grand Halls.

By encouraging deeper public engagement, the initiative seeks to present a vibrant urban culture while strengthening connections between visitors, the city, and the wider world.

 

Source: Jiefang Daily