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10/16/2024

#Shanghai, #Wukang Building, #Soong Ching-ling's Former Residence, #Jing'an Temple, #Oriental Pearl Tower

Shanghai, this international metropolis full of charm and stories, is like a thick history book, with every page filled with legends, and also like a huge stage, where modern prosperity is being staged all the time. Having always longed to explore it in - depth, I finally set foot on this land and embarked on a Shanghai journey full of surprises and touches.

First stop: Wukang Building
The weather today is very sunny, and pictures taken of Wukang Building are very beautiful. It is recommended to come and take pictures in the morning.
Wukang Building was built in 1924 and was the first veranda - style apartment building in Shanghai during the Republic of China period. The building covers an area of 1,580 square meters and has a building area of as high as 9,275 square meters. The shape of the building is like a giant ship sailing through the wind and waves, and its facade presents at a beautiful 30 - degree angle, which is highly recognizable. The ground floor adopts the arcade design, and the storefront windows are recessed, providing a spacious sidewalk space for pedestrians. From the third floor to the seventh floor, the fa?ade with yellow - brown brick veneer and the cement faux - stone wall on the top floor contrast with each other, with clear layers and a strong sense of design.

Second stop: Soong Ching - ling's Former Residence
Not far from Wukang Building is Soong Ching - ling's Former Residence. She lived here for a long time. There are many of her items on display here. By learning about her, one can also understand Dr. Sun Yat - sen and that period of history.

Third stop: Jing'an Temple
There is such a place in the downtown area, which is very special. Be sure to find a camera position on an overpass near the subway exit, and the pictures taken will show the contrast between the city and the temple.

Fourth stop: Huanghe Road
The TV drama "Blossoming Flowers" has made some places in Shanghai popular again, and Huanghe Road is one of them. Taishengyuan is the prototype of Zhizhenyuan in the TV drama. The 700 - meter - long Huanghe Road makes people recall its glorious days in the 1990s.

Fifth stop: Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China
Not far from People's Square is the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Immediately, I decided to ride a bicycle there. Coincidentally, there was a commentator, and by following the commentator, I learned about how the Communist Party of China grew from scratch, held meetings, and led the people to victory. Looking at these images and pictures, I deeply sighed at the dedication of the revolutionary pioneers.

Seventh stop: Gongping Wharf
It was almost 5 o'clock when I came out from the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China. I ate the spareribs and rice cakes of the same type as in "Blossoming Flowers" in the surrounding area. Then I rode to Gongping Wharf. For just 2 yuan at this place, one can experience the ferry on the Huangpu River, which is highly recommended.

Eighth stop: Oriental Pearl Tower
After getting off the ferry, I walked all the way to the Oriental Pearl Tower. Approaching it step by step was so dreamy, as if in a dream.

Ninth stop: Lujiazui's Three Skyscrapers
How can one not go to see the most famous three skyscrapers when arriving at Lujiazui? There are crowds of people downstairs. Put the mobile phone on the ground to take an upward - looking shot and experience the grandeur of these three buildings. My friends and I chose to take the elevator to the 118th floor, the top of Shanghai. The elevator is very fast. The maximum ascending speed can reach 18 meters per second. When reaching the observation floor, the view suddenly becomes clear, and the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, and the Garden Bridge are all in sight.