Minsheng Wharf

Minsheng Wharf

Minsheng Wharf is a Shanghai Municipal Cultural Heritage Site.

Located on the southern bank of the lower reaches of the Huangpu River, Minsheng Wharf was built in the 34th year of the Guangxu reign and was one of Asia’s major wharves at the time, formerly known as the British-owned Blue Chimney Wharf. On April 4, 2014, it was designated as a Shanghai Municipal Cultural Heritage Site.

A longtime companion to generations of Shanghainese, Minsheng Wharf is now home to the “80,000-ton Silo,” once the largest grain storage facility in Asia. It has been transformed into an artsy exhibition venue with a strong industrial vibe—truly unique and full of character.

The Minsheng Wharf was once home to the largest grain silo complex in Asia. Construction began in 1991, and it was completed and put into use in 1995. The 80,000-ton Silo brought about a revolutionary change in grain storage methods. However, unexpectedly, production ceased just ten years later. Since then, the 80,000-ton Silo has no longer been used as a storage facility.

In 2017, the 80,000-ton Silo at Minsheng Wharf and its surrounding open spaces served as the main exhibition venue for the 2017 Shanghai Urban Space Art Season. It was also renovated into a brand-new public space, perfectly aligning with the theme of the art season—thisCONNECTION: Shared Space for the Future—and opened to the public free of charge.

Originally, six fully transparent escalators were installed on the exterior of the silo, allowing visitors to ascend floor by floor from the first to the eighth level. The all-glass facade offers a clear view of the Yangpu Bridge, attracting many visitors to take photos.

This installation, made up of 350 logs, creates a striking contrast with the cold concrete surroundings, making you forget that you're in an abandoned industrial site and instead feel as if you're in a forest.

The silo’s spiral staircase is another popular photo spot. Its upward-twisting structure is perfect for selfies with a selfie stick, as well as for capturing passersby.

Although the 80,000-ton Silo is currently closed to the public, there are still plenty of other attractions to explore at Minsheng Wharf and along the Pudong Riverside.

Minsheng Wharf not only has deep historical roots, but the entire project spans from Yangjing Port in the east to Minsheng Road in the west, and from Binjiang Road in the south to the Huangpu River in the north, covering an area of approximately 100,000 square meters with a shoreline along the Huangpu River of about 739 meters. Minsheng Wharf has been named the “Minsheng Riverside Cultural City” and was unveiled as the first “Pudong New Area Modern Service Industry Cluster Zone.”

On April 4, 2014, the Shanghai Municipal People's Government officially designated and announced Minsheng Wharf as a Shanghai Municipal Cultural Heritage Site (Shanghai Government Document No. [2014] 29).

Address: No. 3, Minsheng Road, Pudong New Area

Transportation: Minsheng Road Station on Metro Line 6