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\"Shanghai<\/p>\n

Key facts<\/h3>\n

Club: Shanghai\u00a0SIPG | Opening: 1997 | Capacity: 56,000 seats<\/p>\n

History and description<\/h3>\n

Shanghai Stadium was built in 1997 to serve as the flagship venue for the 1997 National Games of the People’s Republic of China.<\/p>\n

The stadium hosted several games during the 2008 Olympic football tournament.<\/p>\n

Its most characteristic feature is its saddle-shaped roof.<\/p>\n

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How to get to Shanghai Stadium<\/h3>\n

Shanghai Stadium is located toward the south-west of the city of Shanghai, about 8 kilometres from People\u2019s Square and central Shanghai.<\/p>\n

The stadium is easily reached by metro<\/a>. Station Shanghai Indoor Stadium is on the circular line 4, which can be taken from Shanghai Railway Station or east of the financial district.<\/p>\n

Shanghai South Railway Station lies only 3 kilometres further south of the stadium. Take metro line 3 from there and get off at Caoxi Road, which is a short walk from the stadium.<\/p>\n

Address: Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai<\/p>\n