During the First Revolutionary Civil War period, the Communist Party of China established the "Labor Pioneer Corps" in Shanghai. They actively participated in the May Thirtieth Movement and the Third Armed Uprising of Shanghai Workers, becoming a proactive force in the revolutionary tide. During the Second Revolutionary Civil War period, the underground Party organization in Shanghai founded the "Red Pioneer Corps," which carried out...
Chen Ruisheng, a member of the Communist Party of China, Han ethnicity, was born in April 1977 in Suiping County, Henan Province. In September 1996, he enrolled in the Transportation and Civil Engineering program at the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shanghai Tiedao University. He joined the Communist Party of China in December 1997. On July 15, 1998, on his way back to his hometown, Chen Ruisheng heroically sacrificed himself while rescuing...
Ganquan Garden residential community was built in 1987, covering an area of 112,500 square meters. It was the first residential community in Putuo District designed with ecological landscaping as its guiding principle, established according to the principles of plant symbiosis and recycling. The community features over 30,000 trees from 51 families and more than 80 species, achieving a greening rate of 44.98%. Within the garden there is…
The site where Shanghai Wanli City is located was formerly Wanli Village in Changzheng Town, Putuo District. It is situated in the northern part of Putuo District, stretching from Jiaoji Road in the east to Zhenning Road in the west, along Jiaotong Road to the south and Wuwei East Road to the north. Covering an area of 2.16 million square meters with a total construction area of 2.57 million square meters, it boasts a green coverage rate of 47%. The entire residential community is surrounded by 1.05 million square meters of...
Zhongyuan Liangwan City stretches from Hengfeng Road Bridge in the east to Jiangning Road Bridge in the west, borders the Suzhou River to the south, and reaches the Inner Ring Elevated Road to the north, covering a total area of 490,500 square meters. The planned construction area is 1.6 million square meters, featuring a 2,000-meter waterfront along the Suzhou River and a 60,000-square-meter central island naturally encircled by water. The entire community is built with elevated ground floors, offering lush greenery...
The exhibition hall is divided into four sections: (1) Civilized Ancient Town, displaying maps of Zhenguang from the Ming, Qing, and Republican periods, historical documents reflecting the town’s development over time; pottery fragments unearthed during dredging of the Taopu River and Liyuanbang Canal; the history of the changes to the Yuan Dynasty-era Zhenguang Temple and relics of eminent monks; as well as Zhenguang’s cultural heritage and notable historical figures, especially...
Formerly known as "Yaoshui Lane" and "Lime Kiln," it was once an area of old shanties and makeshift houses. After the liberation, residents’ living conditions improved to some extent with the introduction of water and electricity, installation of streetlights, laying of drainage pipes, paving of roads, construction of public toilets, demolition of some dilapidated houses, and renovation of simple two- and three-story public housing. However, these efforts still could not fully meet the residents’ needs. In the 19...
Located on the south bank of Suzhou Creek, west of Yichang Road, and east of Jiangning Road Bridge, the park is surrounded by water on three sides and covers an area of 8.6 hectares. Designed in the new 21st-century Shanghai-style garden style, it emphasizes greenery with the Living Water Plaza at its center, achieving a greening rate of 84%. The Mengqing Pavilion within the park spans 3,200 square meters and was opened in June 2005. The pavilion is divided into three main sections: the first-floor introductory hall "Impressions of Suzhou Creek," the second floor "The Heavy Cost of Pollution," and the third floor "The Future of Suzhou Creek." The exhibition hall is equipped with advanced technological facilities such as a screening room, VIP lounge, holographic imaging room, multimedia systems, and interactive touch computers, as well as hands-on interactive models. The theme park also features a landscape water body biological purification system (a large wetland) and a 2.5-cubic-meter underground storage tank located six meters beneath the surface.
Cheng Xiaogang, courtesy name Quanshi, was a native of Yihuang County, Jiangxi Province. He was a mechanical engineering expert, a technical educationist, and a pioneer in China’s railway locomotive industry and operational management. In 1913, Cheng Xiaogang entered Purdue University in the United States to study mechanical engineering, specializing in locomotives. He graduated in 1917 with both a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Engineering degree. In 1918...
The most representative British-style town in the Magic City. Its architecture and street signs are all very photogenic, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The town features a castle, a church, a fountain square, numerous cafes, as well as galleries and art museums. The “Most Beautiful Bookstore,” Zhongshuge, is also located here. The lion fountain sculpture at the town entrance reminds us of...
Zhenguang Ancient Town is famous for its renowned Zhenguang lamb — tender yet firm, rich but not greasy, aromatic yet not gamey. The town is also home to the impressive Zhenguang Temple, one of Shanghai’s four most celebrated Buddhist temples.
The Site of the Yuan Dynasty Water Gate at Zhidan Garden is located at the intersection of Zhidan Road and Yan Chang West Road in Putuo District. The water gate covers a total area of 1,500 square meters and consists of components such as the gate, gate walls, foundation stones, and rammed earth. Based on archaeological excavations, unearthed artifacts, and historical records, it has been determined that the Zhidan Garden Water Gate was constructed during the Yuan Dynasty, dating back 700 years...
Address: Dechang Lane at the intersection of Xiaoshadu Road and Binlang Road (now 278–280 Anyuan Road). Dechang Lane is located on the edge of the western area of the Shanghai International Settlement and was a residential area for textile workers. In September 1924, under the guidance of Xiang Ying, a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and head of the labor movement, the Shanghai Western Workers' Club was established here. The club...
The former site of the Central Mint, now known as the Shanghai Mint, is located at No. 17 Guangfu West Road. Construction began in 1922 after approval by the Beiyang Government and was completed in 1930. Covering an area of 7,958 square meters, it preserves historical buildings including the original coin minting plant (office building section), water tower, auxiliary warehouse, and the original gate pillars. The minting…
Historical Architectural Complex of St. John's University (East Bank Site) The historical architectural complex of St. John's University (East Bank Site) is located at No. 1347 Guangfu West Road and Lane 1437. It includes the Science Building, the dormitory for American teachers, and others. Built in the 1920s, the Science Building is a three-story brick-concrete structure with a style that blends Chinese and Western architectural elements. …
Han Tower is located southwest of Dunhuang Road and south of Gulang Road in Taopu Town. Originally built in 1129, it underwent multiple restorations during the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China era, and was rebuilt in 2003 according to its original design. The rebuilt Han Tower is a three-story brick-and-wood structure with a regular hexagonal floor plan, featuring meticulously laid bricks on the walls and carved decorations on the upturned eaves. …
The Former Site of the Shanghai Workers’ Half-Day School is located at Nos. 178–180, Lane 62 Anyuan Road (Jinxiu Li), Putuo District. It was the first workers’ school established by the early organization of the Communist Party of China—a modest two-story brick-and-wood structure. After the founding of the CPC Initiating Group in Shanghai in 1920, to put into practice the theory that Marxism…
The site of the temporary headquarters of the 19th Route Army during the War of Resistance Against Japan is located at No. 38–40, Chezhan Xincun, No. 127 Taopu Highway, Zhenru Town, Putuo District, Shanghai. Originally the villa of Cantonese businessman Fan Xiao — known as Fan Zhuang — it consisted of two Western-style bungalows, each with a floor area of about 100 square meters. In 1937, during the “August 13th” Anti-Japanese Battle...
The former site of Shanghai Brewery Co., Ltd. is located at No. 130 Yichang Road. In 1909, a German merchant established the Shunhe Brewery here, which was the earliest beer manufacturer in Shanghai, producing “UB” brand lager. As a result, the factory was commonly referred to by locals as the Shanghai Youpi Brewery. In 1919, due to financial losses, it was acquired by Norwegian merchants, …
Jing'an Temple is located at 1686 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai. It has long been a renowned ancient temple in the Jiangnan region. According to inscriptions, it was built in the 10th year of the Chiwu era (247 AD) during the reign of Sun Quan, the King of Wu in the Three Kingdoms period, by the monk Kang Senghui. The original site of the temple was on the north bank of the Wusong River (now the Suzhou River), initially named Hudu Chongyuan (or Xuanyuan) Temple. During the Tang Dynasty, it was briefly renamed Yongtai Chan Monastery. In the first year of the Dazhong Xiangfu era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1008),...