Putuo, Shanghai | Suzhou River Eighteen Bays b.

The Suzhou River Eighteen Bays are a testament to the blend of history and modernity in Shanghai. Each bay carries the city's exciting past and ordinary daily life. The Suzhou River winds its way through Changshou Bay, Panjia Bay, Changhua Bay, and more, each with its own unique story and scenery. These bays are not only a part of Shanghai's historical heritage, but also a part of modern urban life, witnessing the transition from rural scenery to bustling city, from historical remains to fashion landmarks. The Suzhou River flows through Shanghai, forming more than 90-degree bays, 11 of which are in the Putuo District. The district has 18 larger bays, known as the "Suzhou River Eighteen Bays". The more common ones are: Changshou Bay, Panjia Bay, Changhua Bay, Tanzi Bay, Mengqing Bay, Xiaoshadu Bay, Zhujia Bay, Xiaohuayuan Bay, Tanjiadu Bay, Shachang Bay, Xiaowanliutang Bay, Xuetang Bay, Jiuguoyuan Bay, Changfeng Bay, Huohua Bay, Beixinjing Bay, Xin Changzheng Bay, Qilian Bay. Some of them are conventional, while others are named after new roads and landscapes. The story of the Suzhou River is condensed in the "Eighteen Bays", telling people about Shanghai's exciting past and ordinary daily life. From the romance of the misty Jiangnan to the turbulent dreams, the Suzhou River is not just a flowing water, but more like a thick novel, recording the development of Shanghai. The thick smoke of history has dissipated with the wind, but the buildings and scenery left behind are still there. In addition, modern buildings, theme parks and creative parks are also integrated, such as Tianan Qianshu, M50 Creative Park, Mengqing Garden Environmental Theme Park, etc., showing the wonderful collision of history and modernity. Walking along the Suzhou River, feeling the changing light and shadow, tracing the stream, and slowly flowing memories. The poetry and romance of the distance are actually in front of us, quietly witnessing the daily life of ordinary people, and also flowing the most sincere memories of Shanghai. It is the most prosperous and the most quiet; the most trendy and the most historical. Suzhou River Eighteen Bays, each bay is scattered on the beach of Shanghai, waiting for us to interpret one by one, and experience the beauty of Shanghai's history and modernity.