The 6th Child-Friendly “Walk Together” Parent-Child Walking Competition concluded at the North Bund, bringing families together through charity, fitness, reading and the education on the history of revolution along the riverside promenade.🏃♂️🏃♀️👪#NorthBundLiving
Duolun Road Culture & Celebrity Street transformed into an immersive “Ice Cream Factory,” where visitors explored a world of chocolate, candy and ice cream while enjoying a vibrant creative market.🍦🍨#NorthBundLiving
The 2026 Hongkou Science and Technology Fair and Public Science Day opened at the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics in Hongkou, showcasing infrared, AI, aerospace, and smart materials technologies and bringing visitors closer to the wonders of science and innovation. 🔬🔭
The 11th “Dreams Come True” Charity Walk was held at the North Bund, bringing together over 1,000 participants for a fitness walk and traditional games like touhu and archery. All registration fees support children battling liver diseases. 11 years of spreading warmth and hope.
Recently, the 28th Shanghai “Jingwu Cup” Traditional Wushu Competition brought more than 3,000 young participants to Hongkou. Through focused and confident performances, the event brought fresh vitality to this national intangible cultural heritage. ✨✨✨
Hongkou District Cultural Center is hosting its “Melodic Hongkou, Arts & Cultural Education” Public Service Week through May 24. With performances, workshops, hands-on experiences, and a youth art exhibition, the program brings more people closer to art in everyday life. 🎶🎨
Recently, “Blossoms at the North Bund,” a themed session of the international artist residency program, brought together Chinese and international artists to capture spring blossoms and riverside scenery through live painting, reflecting the city’s cultural vibrancy and openness.
Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital in Hongkou is bringing more warmth to everyday care. Visitors can relax and read at the 1921·Sanwei Study while waiting for appointments, borrow umbrellas on rainy days, and explore a traditional Chinese medicine experience area. 📚
Not into coffee? The 2026 Hongkou Flower Festival brings spring colors to the North Bund. Hanfu-clad Twelve Flower Deities performed dances and shared poems, while a floral corridor showcased garden inspirations from China, Greece, Morocco, Russia and Thailand. 🌸🌺
Recently, the first Guochao (Chinese cultural trend)Wellness Qigong Festival took place at the INLET cultural hub in Hongkou. Visitors watched Baduanjin and martial arts performances, joined in the movements, and explored traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) consultations. ✨
The 2026 Shanghai International Coffee Culture Festival took place from April 30 to May 4 at the North Bund. Over 300 global coffee brands came together for a riverside celebration of coffee, food, and lifestyle trends. ☕️
Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), recently visited Shanghai and recommends the North Bund. Old charm, modern skyline, and global energy come together here. Walk along the Huangpu River and see a different side of Shanghai for yourself. ✨
Still remember last year’s viral North Bund coffee celebration? The 2026 Shanghai International Coffee Culture Festival returns on April 30, bringing nearly 300 brands together for an immersive riverside experience of coffee, culture, and lifestyle trends. ☕️
The “Silver Egg” 🥚 at Shanghai’s North Bund Greenland has gone viral online. Known for its sleek design and panoramic views, this elevator draws visitors from around the world and offers a unique way to experience the city. ✨
The Hongkou Selection of the 2026 Shanghai Table Tennis Carnival recently kicked off. Players from diverse backgrounds came together to rally, compete, and connect, with lively crowd cheers throughout. It became a vibrant celebration of community sport in the city. 🏓
Recently, the 34th Shanghai Magnolia Stage Performance Awards Carnival opened at the INLET cultural hub. Nearly ten award-winning actors and young performers brought traditional opera into a century-old alley, where the architecture sets the stage and theater brings it to life.✨
A giant Marsupilami has arrived at the North Bund 🐾. As part of French Language Month, the themed exhibition invites visitors to take photos 📸, collect limited items 🎁, and enjoy a playful taste of French culture.
Tianhong Road Bridge is now open! 🎉
Residents and students can cross the Shajing Port without detours. The new bridge connects neighborhoods, schools, and shopping areas, with smart lighting and safety features. Daily walks and school commutes just got easier and safer.
Step aboard the Hoshu Superyacht at the North Bund, Shanghai's first cruise-themed bookstore. Discover Nobel Prize collections, exhibitions tracing world-famous figures’ footsteps in Shanghai, cultural products, and dining. Read, collect your stamp, and enjoy the river views. 🚢
🌸Catch a romantic cherry blossom moment at Hongkou Football Stadium Station. In spring, Somei Yoshino trees surround the station in soft, pale blooms. From Exit 6 to the upper platform, the view opens into a gentle canopy, turning a daily commute into a quiet seasonal highlight.