This "one-day trip" route does not cost a penny and is full of Shanghai memories.

The Suzhou River not only carries the memory of the people of Shanghai, but also flows in the Suzhou River the history of Shanghai from the changes in the situation to the peace and prosperity of the country. After the movie "Four Lines Warehouse" was released, people who don't live in Shanghai also know that there is a Suzhou River in China, which has witnessed the vicissitudes of Shanghai for hundreds of years.

Suzhou River generally refers to the Shanghai section of Wusong River, starting from Beixinjing in Changning District, Shanghai in the west, to Waibaidu Bridge in Huangpu District in the east, stretching 42 kilometers along the beautiful waterfront. Before the Suzhou River was connected, many waterfront areas on both sides of the Suzhou River belonged to residential communities, enterprises and institutions. The People's City is built by the people, and the People's City is for the people. After the launch of the Suzhou River connection plan, Shanghai has done various coordination work, and has also received the cooperation of residents in residential areas and some units. As a result, Shanghai citizens and tourists can feel more Beautiful view of Suzhou River.

There are many historic buildings on both sides of the Suzhou River. Sihang Warehouse is one of the most famous, as well as the Postal Museum, Riverside Building, Shanghai Building, the former site of the General Chamber of Commerce, and Fuxin Flour Mill.

Sihang Warehouse by the Suzhou River

Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce

New Tianantang

Shanghai Building by Waibaidu Bridge

Postal Museum

Yu Zidao, one of the planners of the reconstruction of the Sihang Warehouse Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall and a professor of history at Fudan University, told the International Finance News reporter that the Sihang Warehouse was located on the bank of the Suzhou River because it was chosen for its location. increased the shipping capacity of the Suzhou River.

In order to experience how beautiful the Suzhou River waterfront is after it is connected, the reporter personally rode a bicycle along the Suzhou River to browse the beautiful scenery. It is one of the best routes to visit Shanghai and an excellent way to understand the history of Shanghai.

The Story of Suzhou River

The manhole covers on both sides of the Suzhou River are specially designed to incorporate distinctive Suzhou River elements

Although the Suzhou River has been connected for a short time, there are still many problems along the line. Many citizens have come to relax and take photos. There are middle-aged and elderly people living nearby, as well as photography enthusiasts who come across the district with photography equipment to "check in", and young couples who come here specially to take wedding photos. A middle-aged female citizen told reporters, "Suzhou River used to be It stinks, it’s gotten better in recent years. I also heard that it was opened here, so I came here with my friends to take photos. "

The dedicated walking path along the waterfront

Come here. Citizens taking photos

Along the Suzhou River, "the river is narrow, the bay is tight, the buildings are dense, and the roads are close." In the future, based on the spatial planning, resource endowment and other conditions of the riverside area, more types of rich, vibrant, and dynamic buildings will be built according to local conditions. Functional nodes with more "fireworks" gradually form a spatial pattern of "vines and melons" on both sides of the river.

It is reported that the Huangpu section will combine the reconstruction of old areas and urban renewal to build a 2.9-kilometer Shanghai-style expo style belt along the South Suzhou River with content, memory and vitality.

The Hongkou section is nearly 1 km from Waibaidu Bridge to Henan Road Bridge. It is the most representative waterfront of Suzhou River. With the goal of "the most beautiful Shanghai Beach Riverside Reception Hall", it will create a high-rise with historical and cultural charm. Quality waterfront public space. The Shanghai Tower viewing platform, located at the intersection of one river and one river, has been completed and opened. Many historical buildings along the route, such as the Postal Museum and the Riverside Building, will also be slightly updated. In the future, it will become one of the best photography spots for Shanghai's "one river and one river".

The design concept of the Jing'an section is "Shanghai's new landmark, dreaming back to Suhe Bay". Through comprehensive transformation and upgrading, the entire line focuses on building waterfront balconies, riverside pearls, historical galleries and other waterfront public buildings** *space. The "Butterfly Bay" on the south bank is embedded with basketball courts and other sports facilities under relatively cramped land conditions. The new sports venues enrich the spatial functions. Important nodes such as the former site of the General Chamber of Commerce, Sihang Warehouse, and Fuxin Flour Mill on the north bank are also decorated with brand-new designs. The face reappears.

The Putuo Section undertakes the task of transforming about 21 kilometers of "half of the country" connected by the Suzhou River. Focusing on four themed sections such as Changshou Road, Caojiadu, Changfeng and Changzheng, it has realized residential areas and cultural development along the river. The integration of innovative industrial parks and waterfront public spaces is born.

The Changning section has an approximately 11-kilometer riverside fitness trail with the characteristics of Changning’s cultural landscape, connecting six park green spaces including Linkong Park, Wind Chime Green Space, and Hongqiao Riverside.

The east shoreline of the Jiading section’s outer ring is about 700 meters long. In the future, it will be combined with the urban renewal of the “Southern Four Blocks” to create a post-industrial, cultural and leisure complex waterfront.

The Suzhou River beautification project is still in progress