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Shangqiu People's Park is located at the intersection of Yuanlin Road and Qingnian Road in Liangyuan District, Shangqiu City. Founded in 1958, it covers a total area of 35.24 hectares, including 7.8 hectares of water area.
The Bao River runs through the park, naturally dividing it into several functional areas, including the front flower and tree area, the animal viewing area, and the rear Dongfeng Lake landscape garden area. Shangqiu People's Park is the only large comprehensive park in Shangqiu City, receiving 3.8 million visitors annually. Its scale and level are among the best in the province and surrounding cities.
After a large-scale renovation, Shangqiu People's Park has seen a significant improvement in its overall appearance. Its cultural landscape and garden features are harmoniously integrated and complement each other. Its infrastructure and comprehensive service functions are increasingly improved. Green space coverage has reached over 80%, and water area accounts for 15%. It has been repeatedly designated a "Civilized Unit" by the provincial, municipal, and district levels. In 2000, it was awarded the title of "Window Service Demonstration Unit" by the Provincial Department of Construction. In 2002, it fully achieved "provincial greening standards." Today, People's Park boasts "shaded trees," "beautiful scenery," "lakes and mountains," and "pleasing views," becoming a high-end, high-quality, and advanced park in eastern Henan.
With a temperate monsoon climate, the Shangqiu Municipal People's Government has decided to open the People's Park to the public free of charge, making it suitable for travel in all seasons.
zoo
Located in the front area of the park, animal cages are set up around the garden, and the middle part is divided into a large area of flowers, trees and lawns. There are dozens of national first- and second-class animals such as Siberian tigers, bears, deer, cranes, monkeys, and more than a dozen amphibians such as chameleons, giant salamanders, turtles, slow lorises, etc. Among them, the number of Siberian tigers and the breeding technology are among the best in the country. Now it has applied to become a national Siberian tiger breeding base.
Yilin Garden
Located in the front area of the park, it cleverly integrates various precious trees such as osmanthus, albizzia, heather, and koelreuteria with large lawns using botanical gardening techniques, showing the prosperous early spring scenery.
Rose Garden, Peony Garden
Located in the front area of the park, it is mainly composed of large areas of peonies and roses. A large sculpture fountain is designed in the south, which vividly achieves the three-dimensional garden landscape effect of enjoying flowers, playing with water, and viewing the scenery.
It is recommended to play for about 2 hours.
free
Open all day
Shangqiu People’s Park is a key urban public park in the city of Shangqiu, Henan Province, offering a green space in the heart of the city. It reflects the modern development of Shangqiu as an ancient city now integrating leisure, nature and urban life.
The park is located in Liangyuan District, Shangqiu, Henan (address: FM46+3Q7, Guangfu St, Liangyuan District). Getting there:
The park is open every day (as typical for public city parks) — free access in daylight hours is the norm. For the best experience:
Entry to the park is free, as it is a public urban park.
No booking is required for a free public park. Just arrive during opening hours.
1-2 hours are sufficient for a leisurely stroll and photography. If you want to relax and enjoy multiple spots (lake, benches, gardens) you might spend up to half a day.
No formal guided tours or multilingual audio guides are noted for this park. It is primarily a free-access city park rather than a paid historical attraction.
Being a city park, it is likely accessible in early evening, but formal light shows or special tours are not prominently advertised. Visit during dusk for the best effect.
Weekends and public holidays are busier with families and local visitors (as one reviewer noted: “on holiday weekend it is full of people out to enjoy the time off”). Least crowded: Weekday mornings (especially Tuesday-Thursday) when local foot traffic is lower.
Facilities in a central urban park typically include public restrooms, benches/rest areas, water fountains or taps, and potentially small snack kiosks near entrances. Although explicit listings for this park are limited, visitors can reasonably expect basic services.
Yes — since the park is flat, centrally located, and urban, it is suitable for children, elderly walkers and casual strollers. For wheelchair access, typical paved paths are likely available though details on full accessibility are not specified.
Because entry is free, you won’t need to pay for admission. For any snack kiosks or small vendors near the park, mobile payments (WeChat Pay/Alipay) are widely accepted in this region of China; carrying a little cash is still convenient.
There are many restaurants, cafés and snack shops around downtown Shangqiu, particularly near Guangfu Street and Liangyuan District (where the park sits). Perfect for grabbing a meal before or after your park visit.
Yes — since you are within a city, many restaurants offer vegetarian dishes (stir-fried vegetables, tofu, noodles). Halal options exist in more metropolitan areas; ask locally for Muslim-friendly restaurants in Shangqiu city centre.
Staying in downtown Shangqiu (Liangyuan District) puts you within walking/cycling distance of the park. Hotels of various tiers are available in the central area (refer to larger accommodation lists of Shangqiu).
Yes — near the park’s entrance or in downtown shops you’ll find small stalls selling postcards, local crafts, and small gift items representing Shangqiu (e.g., local pottery, calligraphy reproductions, regional snacks).
From the park you can walk back to your hotel or transfer point. For onward travel:
