Shanghai Luxun Park
If you desire a taste of old Chinese culture, Luxun Park is the best destination to see. Situated right next to Hongkou Football Stadium, it was called Hongkou Park originally. As Luxun often took a walk here before his die, and in 1956, Luxun’s cemetery transferred here, then it was renamed Luxun Park in 1988.
In addition to its nice natural scene such as the mountain, the water fall, the bridge, etc. The elderly residents provide another interesting spectacle as they always practice traditional forms of exercise and leisurely activities. Especially before noon, the elderly are well-represented in the park. Evert day, these old-timers like the day away, either under the guise of spiritual exercise such as Tai chi and Kung fu or by dancing the weariness out of each others. Dancing outside ballroom is in fashion, so is the choreographed waving of red fan (ladies) or swords (gents) to a sometimes seemly impossibly slow tune. Some play instruments such as er hu (a kind of Chinese instrument) or Suona alone or in a musical orchestra of friends. The atmosphere here is delectable and vivid.
The park’s namesake, Lu Xun, is often called China’s greatest modern writer. Although he was from Zhejiang province, he lived and wrote in Shanghai, and was buried in the park. A museum near the east entrance will tell you more about this intriguing personality. Location: No.146, Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District
Tel: 021-56669711
Open time: 9:00am-16:00pm
