If you want a family trip, why not come to Huangpu for an experience? Family time should have wonderful moments of contact with nature. Outdoor spaces like Jiuzi Park, Suzhou Creek waterfront, and Binjiang Greenway allow children to play freely in nature. Family time should also have subtle moments of aesthetic education. Art theaters and innovative cultural landmarks let children experience the beauty of art and history while having fun. Of course, family time should also include moments of learning and expanding knowledge. Children can broaden their horizons and learn freely in the rich historical sites, various exhibition halls, and museums. Along the way, there are local dishes as well as Western cuisine, traditional snacks, and innovative pastries. With a variety of options, it can satisfy the taste buds of different family members. Take a stroll by the riverside and let your children feel this perfect journey of education and entertainment, enjoying a unique and pleasant family time.
Route: Jiuzi Park → Suzhou Creek waterfront
Along the Huangpu Binjiang Greenway.
Jiuzi Park
Jiuzi Park is located at 1018 Chengdu Road North, Nanjing Road East, Huangpu District, at the junction of Huangpu District and Jing'an District, in the northwest corner of Huangpu District. It covers a total land area of 6,938.7 square meters.
Jiuzi Park is the first park in China named after a specialized sports project. It is the largest public green space along the Huangpu River section on the south bank of the Suzhou Creek and a significant public space node in the linear landscape of the Suzhou Creek.
Opening hours: 5:00-21:00
Along the Suzhou Creek
Suzhou Creek, as the "mother river" of Shanghai, is not only a colloquial name for the Shanghai section of the Wusong River, but also an important carrier of Shanghai's history and culture. The riverside scenery is beautiful, with numerous historical buildings, making it an excellent destination for tourists to experience the charm of Shanghai.
The entire south bank of Suzhou Creek (Huangpu section) has a total length of 2,894 meters, divided into the western section known as "Yi of Suzhou Creek," the middle section called "Mou of Suzhou Creek," and the eastern section known as "Men of Suzhou Creek." It is positioned as the most exquisite waterfront leisure promenade.
Opening hours: Open all year round, 24/7.
Sanshan Club
San Shan Hui Guan, located at 1551 Zhongshan Road South, Huangpu District, Shanghai, is adjacent to Nanpu Bridge in the east and close to Nan Train Station Road in the west. It covers an area of 3,897 square meters. The old building occupies an area of 1000 square meters with a construction area of 600 square meters. The new building occupies an area of 711 square meters, consisting of one underground floor and two above-ground floors, with a construction area of 1,956 square meters.
San Shan Hui Guan is a local-style guild hall with Fujian characteristics. It is surrounded by red brick walls with clear water. The tall gatehouse in the center bears the inscription "San Shan Hui Guan." Above and on both sides, there are granite relief sculptures with the words "Tian Hou Gong" and auspicious patterns. Upon entering, there is an ancient stage facing south and connected to the backstage and viewing towers on the east and west sides, forming a horse-walking tower. The central roof of the ancient stage has a "fu yun" shape coffered ceiling, made entirely of wood, with models of the old city wall and gate of Shanghai carved around it. The coffered ceiling of the ancient stage and the surrounding "fish-tail dragon" were originally gilded during construction and are well-preserved. Opposite the ancient stage is the main hall, originally housing the statue of "Ma Zu" and serving as an exhibition area.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-16:00.
Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art
Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) was established on October 1, 2012, and is the first public contemporary art museum in mainland China. It is also the venue for the Shanghai Biennale.
Located on the banks of the Huangpu River, Shanghai, it covers an area of 42,000 square meters with an exhibition hall area of 15,000 square meters. The interior features a 45-meter high cantilever and a 165-meter chimney, which serves as both a city landmark and a unique exhibition space.
The museum building was transformed from the former Nanshi Power Plant, witnessing the urban transformation of Shanghai from an industrial to an information era and bidding farewell to the excessive exploitation of energy. Its rugged and unrestrained industrial architectural style provides abundant possibilities for artists' creative ideas.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00-19:00.
Shanghai World Expo Museum
Shanghai World Expo Museum, located at No. 818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, was opened to the public on May 1, 2017. It is the only official museum and official document research center of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), and it is also the only museum in the world that comprehensively showcases World Expo themes.
The Shanghai World Expo Museum covers an area of 4 hectares, with a total construction area of 46,534.48 square meters. The total open management area is 90,580 square meters, and the building height is 34.8 meters (six floors above ground, one floor underground). As of 2021, the Shanghai World Expo Museum has a total of 18,957 collections (sets), including 315 precious cultural relics (sets).
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00.