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Shanghai Grand Theatre

Time: 2006-12-23
City: Shanghai
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Located in the northwest of People's Square is the Shanghai Grand Theatre. This dazzling new building was designed by a French architect who came up with a complete design scheme including materials and lighting. The building seems to be made almost entirely from glass and the reflections of artificial and natural light are simply stunning.

The structure of the Grand Theatre is simple but smooth and compliments the flush lines of the museum and the polished look of the Exhibition Hall at the opposite end of the Square. The roof of the building is an upturned arc, resembling a treasure bowl and said to symbolize Shanghai's openness and progressive spirit.

An immense chandelier is suspended from the ceiling of the theatre which sparkles and glistens across the entire square. In the lobby itself hangs a fresco by a Chinese artist, Ting Shaokuang, entitled "The Art Muse".

The main theatre auditorium provides a stage for artists from throughout the world and it is always worth checking it out to see who is performing. The Theatre has played host to various Chinese stars and more recently, to western operas, plays and musicians.

There is a good restaurant in the Theatre, Maxim's of Paris and a bar at the top of the building which affords great views over the Square. The Grand Theatre box office is underneath and to the west of the building itself.

How to get there: Take the subway to People's Square station or Tunnel Bus No. 3, 4, 5 or 6.