Putuo District, Administrative district in Shanghai, China.
Putuo District is an administrative area in western Shanghai spanning numerous neighborhoods, commercial zones, and public green spaces. Suzhou Creek runs through the region, linking residential areas with business centers and recreational facilities throughout the district.
The area transformed from farmland into an urban neighborhood during Shanghai's industrial growth, while preserving the Zhenru Temple, built in 1320, as a historic landmark. This blend of older structures and modern development reflects how the region changed across centuries.
The East China Normal University anchors this place as a major educational hub, while art galleries at M50 Creative Park draw visitors interested in contemporary art production. This focus on learning and creativity has made western Shanghai a destination for those seeking intellectual and artistic engagement.
The district is well connected by Metro lines 3, 4, 7, 11, and 13, which serve multiple stations throughout the area for easy navigation. Visitors can transfer between these lines to reach different parts of the neighborhood efficiently.
A museum with a name referencing the Yuan Dynasty displays archaeological finds discovered during construction work, including remains of water management systems. An elevated walkway passes over these ancient structures, offering a rare look at how water was managed centuries ago.
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