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Yu Garden

上海市 · Landmarks

Yu Garden is a classical garden in the Jiangnan style, originally built during the Ming Dynasty in the Jiajing era. It is located in the northeastern part of the old city of Huangpu District, Shanghai, near the City God Temple and Yu Garden Shopping Mall. The garden features pavilions, towers, rockeries, and ponds that are arranged harmoniously, earning it the reputation of being 'the most exquisite in Jiangnan.' It is a representative site for tourists to experience the aesthetics of classical Chinese gardens amidst the bustling metropolis.

Shanghai Museum

上海市 · Museums, Culture & Arts

The Shanghai Museum is the most representative museum of ancient Chinese art in Shanghai, located at 201 Renmin Avenue, next to People's Square in Huangpu District, making it extremely convenient to access in the city center. The museum houses over one million artifacts, covering more than thirty categories including bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and jade, and is praised as one of the most comprehensive museums for ancient Chinese art in the world. As a national key museum and a first-class museum, the museum's permanent exhibitions and major special exhibitions rotate throughout the year, making it a must-visit site to understand Chinese civilization and Shanghai's unique culture. Currently, the museum includes two main venues: the People's Square Museum and the East Museum, with the People's Square Museum located in Huangpu District and the East Museum located on Century Avenue in Pudong New District.

Shanghai People's Park

上海市 · Parks & Gardens

Shanghai People's Park is an urban green space located in the heart of People's Square in Huangpu District, acclaimed as the 'green lung' of downtown Shanghai. The park features modern landscape design combined with diverse plantings and water features, divided into three main areas: East, Central, and West. It serves multiple functions including walking, relaxation, cultural activities, and social interactions for citizens. Within the park, there are traditional landscapes such as the Crabapple Garden, Lotus Pond, and Xishan Waterfall, as well as modern facilities like the Magnolia Garden, Flower Garden, and an open-air theater, making it a representative park to experience the rhythm of urban life in Shanghai and the warmth of local culture.

Fuyou Road Mosque

上海市 · Temples & Shrines

Fuyou Road Mosque is a historic mosque located on Fuyou Road in the Huangpu District of Shanghai. It serves as an important Islamic religious site in the old city and the Yuyuan shopping area. The mosque was established in the ninth year of the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1870) and is known for its combination of traditional Chinese courtyard style with Islamic elements. The tranquil environment contrasts sharply with the bustling small commodity streets and the Yuyuan shopping mall nearby. The mosque was once presided over by one of the four great Islamic masters of China, Imam Dapusheng, for ten years, significantly influencing the Muslim community in East China. Located on the 'Golden Belt' of the Fuyou Road commercial area, it has also become a spot for tourists to visit and experience local religious culture while in the Yuyuan area.