Lu Xun Park is a must-visit place when traveling in Shanghai

Introduction

Lu Xun Park, formerly known as Hongkou Park, is located at No. 280, Tianai Branch Road, Sichuan North Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, covering an area of ??286,300 square meters. It is Shanghai's main historical and cultural memorial park and the first sports park in China.

Introduction to Attractions Lu Xun Park

Lu Xun Park, formerly known as Hongkou Park, was once a place where Mr. Lu Xun often walked. In 1956, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of Lu Xun's death, Lu Xun's tomb was built in Hongkou Park. After the completion of the construction, Lu Xun's coffin was ceremoniously moved from the Wanguo Cemetery in the western suburbs to be buried here. There is a statue of Lu Xun sitting on the lawn in front of the tomb, with a peaceful face and deep eyes. There is an inscription on the tombstone: "Tomb of Teacher Lu Xun". Under the tombstone is the bottom coffin of Lu Xun's coffin, which is paved with smooth granite.

New transformation

In addition, the park also has commemorative attractions such as Lu Xun Memorial Pavilion and Lu Xun Memorial Hall, as well as a cherry blossom garden that integrates commemorative viewing, cultural entertainment, and scenery. , Mei Ting Garden, Plum Garden and other natural attractions, it has even become an important place for the elderly and children nearby to exercise, relax and take a walk.

Now, Lu Xun Park has been renovated and restored to the style of an "English Park", with a new "Lake Center Island" being built. The famous landscape in the park, Shanghai's first sand filter drinking fountain built in 1929, is also open to tourists.