Sunshine Avenue is an urban landscape road located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, China, with a total length of about 22.5 kilometers, starting at Century Park in Pudong New Area and ending at Dishui Lake Park.
Sunshine Avenue was built in 2001, and was one of the key projects for the 2001 Shanghai City Celebration. The road has won wide acclaim for its beautiful environment and unique design, and has become one of the iconic landscapes of Shanghai.?
The design of Sunshine Avenue was inspired by Dubai's Promenade and Miami's South Beach in the U.S.A. The main line of the road is 22.5 kilometers long and 70 meters wide, with a 30-meter wide green belt and about 2.5-meter wide sidewalks on both sides. The road surface adopts special colors and materials, injecting a strong artistic atmosphere into the whole road.
Landscapes along the road include various large sculptures, fountains, water features, green belts and leisure plazas, allowing people to feel the prosperity of the city and the beauty of nature.
Sunshine Avenue is also one of the most important venues in Shanghai for organizing various large-scale events, such as the Shanghai International Auto Show and the Shanghai International Marathon. In addition, at night, Sunshine Avenue is one of the most popular night scenes in Shanghai, with the whole road decorated with colorful lights, creating a dazzling cityscape.
Features of Sunshine Avenue
1. Green landscape: Sunshine Avenue is planted with a large number of trees and flowers on both sides of the road, forming a green tunnel, which is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also serves to prevent noise and purify the air.
2. Art installations: Several art sculptures and installations, such as the "Sun Sculpture" and the "Running Shoes Sculpture", have been set up along Sunshine Boulevard, providing space for the public to appreciate art.
3. Commercial centers: There are several commercial centers and shopping malls along Sunshine Avenue, such as New World Department Store, CapitaMall, and Uptown Road, which provide a wealth of shopping and recreational venues for the public.
4. Attractions and parks: There are several attractions and parks along Sunshine Avenue, such as Xiaoshan Park, Riverside Creative Park, Qianjiang Century City, etc., which provide the public with places for recreation and outdoor activities.
5. Cultural activities: Various cultural activities are often held along Sunshine Avenue, such as concerts and dance performances, which provide the public with opportunities for cultural exchange and entertainment.