Chen Yi Square Explained

Chen Yi Square
Namesake:Chen Yi
Type:Square
Location:Shanghai, China
Known For:2014 Shanghai stampede

Chen Yi Square is a square along The Bund in Shanghai, China. It features the only bronze sculpture of Chen Yi, the city's first community mayor.[1]

History

Chen Yi Square is one of four squares built along The Bund in 2010 (the three others are the Bund Financial Square, Huangpu Park, and the Observatory Plaza).[2]

A stampede occurred on December 31, 2014 near the square. At least 36 people were killed and 47 injured in the incident. A large crowd, estimated at around 300,000, had gathered for the new year celebration.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shanghai Attractions: The Bund. ChinaTour.com. Chinatour.com International, Inc.. 13 December 2015.
  2. Web site: China Guide: Bund. China International Travel Service Limited, Head Office. 13 December 2015.
  3. News: Shanghai new year crush kills 35 . BBC News . 31 December 2014 . 31 December 2014.