Lu Xun Park & Lu Xun Memorial Hall
鲁迅公园
Formerly Hongkou Park, with Lu Xun's tomb, a Lu Xun memorial hall and a site commemorating Yun Bong-gil's act of resistance, a favorite morning exercise spot for locals.
Lu Xun Park was originally called Hongkou Park. Built in 1896, it is one of Shanghai's earliest public parks. It was renamed after Lu Xun's tomb was relocated here in 1956. The Lu Xun Memorial Hall displays Lu Xun's life story, manuscripts and relics, and a seated statue stands in front of his tomb. The park also contains the Plum Pavilion, the memorial site of Korean independence activist Yun Bong-gil's act of resistance. In the early morning, many residents sing, dance and practice martial arts, giving the park a lively local atmosphere. The park is free and open roughly 06:00–18:00. Admission to the memorial hall is free with identification, and it is closed on Mondays. Take Metro Line 3 or 8 to Hongkou Football Stadium Station; it is a short walk from the exit and next to Duolun Road.
Opening hours
Park approx. 06:00–18:00; memorial hall closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Duolun Road Cultural Street
- 1933 Shanghai (Old Millfun)
- Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) & North Bund
- Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
- Shanghai Circus World (ERA Intersection of Time)
- Oriental Pearl Tower / Lujiazui
- Museum of Art Pudong
- The Bund