Lu Xun Park, Urban park in Hongkou, Shanghai, China
Lu Xun Park is an urban park in Shanghai featuring gardens, winding paths, lakes, and various recreational areas. The landscape follows traditional Chinese design with calm water features and planted hills that invite walking and rest.
The site began in 1896 as a shooting range but transformed in 1928 when it first opened to Chinese visitors. This change marked an important shift in Shanghai's public leisure culture.
The museum inside displays personal items and works of the influential Chinese writer who shaped modern literature. Visitors can see his desks and original manuscripts that document his life and creative work.
The park is accessible via Lines 3 and 8 of Shanghai Metro, with Exit 1 at Hongkou Football Stadium Station providing direct access. Most paths are well-paved and relatively flat, making exploration comfortable.
The park contains hundreds of Yoshino cherry trees that were transplanted directly from Ueno Park in Tokyo. These trees create an unexpected slice of Japanese garden culture amid the Chinese city during bloom season.
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