Zhabei District, Former administrative district in northern Shanghai, China.
Zhabei is a district in northern Shanghai that merged with Jing'an in 2015 to form a larger administrative area. The territory includes Shanghai Railway Station as a major transportation hub and recreational spaces like parks and performance venues.
The area operated as an independent district from 1945 until authorities merged it with Jing'an in 2015. This consolidation reshaped the administrative structure of northern Shanghai.
The district blends performance venues with green spaces where locals spend their leisure time. These places reflect how the neighborhood balances entertainment and outdoor recreation in urban Shanghai.
The area is well served by public transportation with multiple metro lines connecting through the main railway station. Most facilities and attractions are walkable and spread throughout the neighborhood.
A former industrial zone transformed into Shanghai Multimedia Valley now houses technology and media companies. This shift demonstrates how the neighborhood reinvented itself from manufacturing to digital innovation.
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