Rendezvous with Scenery in Changning
When speaking of Changning, the followingsentence is always the style of the west area. The west area has been regardedas geographic epitome which demonstrates the spirit and living style ofShanghai. Here, legends hidden in the depth of architectures are readable; varioussizes of stores dotted along the streets can be used for time killing; lakesand pines in the deep of gardens are also the best witness of the past time. Now,let’s enter the audio version ofTourGuide of Changningjointly presented by TimeOut Shanghai and TourismAdministration of Shanghai Changning District, and interpret the most authenticShanghai stories hidden in Changning District with voice.
Creative Waterfront Area of SuzhouRiver——Old Sites and New Inspiration
Suzhou River is the mother river of Shanghai.As unique local environment always give special characteristics to itsinhabitants, the trade transportation driven by the river undoubtedly left awonderful moment for industrial development of this city. Wharf, warehouse andfactory, old industrial sites in the past have been cultural and creative parksnow, and new souls have been given to the old factories. Husizhan withhistory of more than 130 years was the earliest silk processing plant inShanghai, now a café stands silently there which are most popular to youngpeople who love culture and arts; No. 5 State Cotton Mill in 1930s has beentransformed into Zhongchuan Creative Warehouse in ChuangyiheArea, with same sense of industrial vicissitudes with extremely goodartistic atmosphere. Electric Welding Plant is now turned into Zhoujiqiao Creative Industrial Park, which is full ofcreativity judged from its appearance. Among up-rising stars, Suzhou River DOHO has a unique style, in which you canenjoy the beautiful scenery of Suzhou River through the French windows; such anideal office space. Walking around the area in Changning District where SuzhouRiver flows through, you are impressed by renaissance of these witnesses ofindustrial time in this city, and its vigor for creativity. Naturally,protection and inheritance of history are of equal importance in this land. Ina museum built on Site of Former HeadquartersFactory of Toyota Boshoku, you can explore the scientific andtechnological concept behind textile and automobiles preliminarily throughinteractive exhibits and mechanical operation demonstration; while ExperiencrCenterof Intangible Cultural Heritage condenses localintangible cultural heritages in Changning Distrcit in which authenticinheritance of farmer paintings, paper ripping, and grafting of Fahua peony,and even folk handicrafts andtraditional operas will be inherited by exhibition authentically.
