Open the door to the "Little Forbidden City" of Shanghai, the Yangpu Library.

In fact, I visited the Yangpu Library in 2018 when it officially opened, and I even took a "same style" photo as the one that was popular online at the time. I put it in P2. But since I don't like reading, I rarely go to the library, so when I went again, I found that the Yangpu Library is no longer a place to take photos for its beauty, but a place to study and read. ☝ Past and present: The predecessor of the Yangpu Library was the "Old Shanghai Library" (surprise!), which was built in the 1930s and designed by architect Dong Daxi, with Zhang Yutai Heji Construction Company responsible for the construction. However, during the Battle of Shanghai in 1937, the library was forced to cease operations and became a horse farm for the Japanese, with its facilities destroyed. Fortunately, the library was reborn with its history. Its design is a mix of modern and traditional Chinese architecture, with a double-eaved hip roof covered with yellow glazed tiles, a three-arched gate, stone-like railings, red brick floors, and beautifully painted ceilings, resembling a Chinese "palace building." 💡 Nearby city walk recommendations: 1. Yangpu Library 2. Jiangwan Mosque 3. Hudong Church 4. Jiangwan Experience Field Address: No. 366 Changhai Road, Yangpu District Opening hours: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 9:00–21:00 (except Friday 12:30–21:00) Tickets: Free, no reservation required (previously required ID card, now only security check is required)