September in Shanghai is absolutely fantastic

In addition to various activities

There are also some free open days for sightseeing galleries

Worth a visit

Remember not to miss the time

Shanghai Metro Museum

The Shanghai Metro Museum is the first professional subway museum in China. The exhibition hall is themed around "safe subway, technological subway, green subway, cultural subway," following the trajectory of the subway. It is divided into several sections such as the history of subway development, subway functions, subway culture, subway safety, and world subways for exhibition and display, striving to create a new era professional museum that integrates informatization, entertainment, citizenry, and popular science.

Whether you are a subway enthusiast, urban planning enthusiast, or technology lover, the Subway Museum will provide an inspiring and enjoyable visiting experience. The museum covers the origin stories of early underground transportation vehicles, all the way to modern efficient and intelligent subway systems. Take advantage of the free admission day in September and embark on a journey to explore the fascinating underground world of the city!

Free Admission Day: Every Tuesday from 10:00 to 16:00 (Individual visitors free admission day, entry stops at 15:30)

Address: 1780 Wuzhong Road, Minhang District

Transportation: Metro Line 10 [Ziteng Road]

Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre

Shanghai Poly Grand Theater was designed by the architectural master Tadao Ando, located in the center of Jiading New Town, facing the Far Xiang Lake. The building is mainly made of exposed concrete, complemented by glass curtain walls, perfectly integrating natural elements with geometric spaces, creating a stunning play of light and shadow. The theater includes a 1466-seat grand theater, a 400-seat small theater, and the first water-themed theater in China, capable of hosting various wonderful performances.

Free Open Day: Every second Sunday of the month (September 14) 10:00-14:00

Address: 159 Baiyin Road, Jiading New Town, Jiading District

Transportation: Jiading Bus 14 [Yumin South Road - Baiyin Road]

Dream of the Red Chamber

The Upper House Garden covers an area of ​​about 46,000 square meters and is located in a quiet geographical location. It is not only a magnificent four-season garden near Shanghai, but also a great destination for the general public to learn, appreciate, and enjoy gardening.

Free Open Day: The second Friday of each month (September 12th)

Address: 1398 Luheng Road, Minhang District

Transportation: Pujiang Bus 4 [Lusheng Village Health Center]

World Living Room

The World Living Room features more than 70 distinctive art pieces, covering various forms of art such as Chinese painting, oil painting, sculpture, calligraphy, photography, seal cutting, velvet embroidery, and new media installations. The World Living Room is open to the public on the last Saturday of each month, and citizens and tourists can make reservations through the mini-program. The reservation channel opens at 12:00 on the 20th of each month for booking visits in the same month. Please refer to the official announcement from the World Living Room for specific information.

Free Admission Day: Last Saturday of each month (September 27th)

Reservation Method: Reservation through the "World Living Room" mini-program, reservation slots open at 12:00 on the 20th of each month

Address: No. 8, North Bund Road, Hongkou District

Transportation: Metro Line 12 [International Cruise Terminal]

Shanghai Peking Opera Study Center

The No. 1 building of Shanghai Peking Opera Transmission Institute is a three-story old Western-style building built in 1921. The entire exterior of the building is made of dry-stick colorful cobblestones, with a combination of double-sloped and quadruple-sloped roofs, and partially decorated with arched tiger windows, presenting a rich variety of shapes and a strong retro feel. This was once the former residence of Zhou Xinfang and has now become an important base for learning Peking Opera skills, inheriting Peking Opera art, and promoting Peking Opera culture.

The No. 1 building in the institute mainly showcases physical exhibits of famous Peking Opera artists, supplemented by immersive interactive methods such as VR and AR, allowing visitors to access information about the masters' life stories and precious documents online, as well as experience Peking Opera makeup transformations. The No. 3 building features exhibition halls, a small theater, teaching spaces, and more. The No. 4 building, known as "Nanling Library," displays various cultural products related to Peking Opera.

Free admission days: Every Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 (last entry at 15:30, closed on statutory holidays).

*In early September, no reservation is required for visiting on open days. Please refer to official notices for subsequent arrangements.

Address: 168 Yueyang Road, Xuhui District

Transportation: Metro Line 1 [Hengshan Road]

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