[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park (Updated Jun)

Stepping into the Relics Park of Yangshupu Power Plant is like traveling through a time tunnel, where a century of industrial memories intertwines with the new vitality of the riverside. Once the "cradle of China's electric power industry," it has now been transformed into a public space integrating ecology, art, and history. Walking along the river, the industrial relics in the dock area are eye-catching. The rusty jib cranes stand quietly on the riverbank. They used to be "steel giants" for coal loading and unloading, but now they have become sculpture-like landscapes, contrasting with the waves of the Huangpu River. The winding coal conveying trestle is painted azure blue, and the forsythia suspensa planted with soil sways in the wind. The former coal conveyor belt has been transformed into an aerial corridor for citizens to stroll. The architectural transformation in the park can be described as ingenious. The two water purification tank foundation pits have been transformed into "ecological twin flowers": one is a rain garden, with miscanthus sinensis swaying and pebbles paving the bottom, which can regulate and store precipitation in the rainy season, combining function and wildness; the other is transformed into a water purification cafe, with a dome split cone arch design to introduce skylight. Looking up, you can see the 105m-high chimney piercing into the sky, perfectly integrating industrial symbols and leisure space. The Relics Park is not only a landscape, but also an urban epic written in steel and brick, telling the eternal theme of "renewing towards history."

Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park is a historic site in Shanghai, offering a unique blend of modern industrial heritage and natural beauty. The former power plant site has been transformed into a park, showcasing remnants of old buildings and machinery. Notably, the massive chimneys and factory ruins serve as valuable reminders of the past. The park features well-maintained walking paths, allowing visitors to quietly stroll and explore the industrial heritage. Surrounded by lush greenery, it provides a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle. With fewer tourists, it’s an ideal spot to enjoy tranquil moments. Spending time here while learning about its historical background offers a chance to experience a different side of Shanghai. Highly recommended for those interested in industrial heritage.

I predict this check-in spot will be popular🔥 free! Shanghai's new Oil Cool Park Not in Xuhui 👉 In Yangpu Riverside Ruins industrial style beyond the film 📸 - 📍 Shanghai Yangpu Oil Cool Art Park 🚈 Transportation: Metro Line 12 Fuxing Island Station/Aiguo Road Station, 15 minutes walk; or ride a bicycle along the Yangpu Riverside/walkable ⏰ Time: 6:00~22:00 (light show at 6:30pm) 🅿️ Parking: Shanghai International Fashion Center Parking Lot, 10 yuan/hour - 🔎 The predecessor of Oil Cool Art Park was the Asiatic Kerosene Warehouse built in 1930. After the renovation, industrial relics such as oil tanks, steel frames, and valves were retained, and contemporary art elements were integrated. 📸 The rusty oil tanks, giant valves, and Baisha Lighthouse make you feel like you are in an abandoned factory. Just take a picture and you will create a wasteland-style movie! - 📍Special check-in spots 1️⃣ Oil tank ruins area🛢 The rust-red oil tanks, with the Sinopec logo engraved on them, retain the original industrial traces, and the dark-style outfit instantly creates a decadent feel. From 4 to 6 pm, the setting sun casts a golden edge on the oil tanks, and with the big words "Oil Cool Art Park" on the ground, it is very spectacular to take photos. 2️⃣ Baisha Lighthouse💡 The small white building with ins style has yellow windows that stand out. When I went there, there was an old man singing at the bottom of the tower, which was full of life. Climbing up to the second floor of the lighthouse, you can overlook the oil tanks. On the other side, you can also see abandoned ships and Dinghai Bridge by the canal. After crossing the bridge is the quiet secret land of Fuxing Island. 3️⃣ Retro valve mechanism ⚙️ Giant metal valves and mottled pipes are intertwined, giving it a full industrial hardcore vibe. Wide-angle shots are recommended to show the tension of the space. There is also a round white sand beach next to the rest area for children to play. 4️⃣ Riverside cycling trail 🚲 The park is connected to the Yangpu Riverside Greenway. On a sunny day, you can ride a bicycle through the industrial relics and the river breeze to experience the transformation of the "Rust Belt to Show Belt". - 🚲 Recommended cycling routes: Fuxing Island Park ➡ Youku Art Park ➡ International Fashion Center ➡ Huicang Art Park ➡ Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park ➡ World Skills Museum ➡ Green Hill ➡ Oriental Fisherman's Wharf (about 5.5 kilometers in total) - 🚶‍♀️Nearby walking recommendations: 1️⃣ Shanghai International Fashion Center: A fashion landmark transformed from an old textile factory. There are outlets and popular restaurants hidden in the red brick factory building. You can sit down and take a rest. 2️⃣ Fuxing Island Park: It is said to be the last secret place in Shanghai. You can take photos of the sunset at Dinghai Road Bridge, and there are Bailu historical buildings and Gongqing Road retro streets, which give it a sense of seclusion. 3️⃣ Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park: The century-old power plant chimney and the zero-carbon cafe "One Foot Between", full marks for environmental protection concept. ———————————————————— ✨Follow me to unlock more great places to visit in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai!

🌿Did you know? In the heart of Shanghai, there is an ordinary-looking riverside site that once controlled the "lifeline of light" for the entire city. It is the Yangshupu Power Plant. In an era when electricity was not as widespread as it is today, how did this place light up thousands of homes? How did it rise and fall with the tides of time? With these questions in mind, let's uncover its mysterious and profound history. 🌈The ultimate guide to visiting Yangshupu Power Plant‼️‼️ Avoid the pitfalls I encountered＼(`Δ’) This heritage park was once a thermal power plant, built in 1910, and was once known as the "No. 1 Power Plant in the Far East." The heritage park currently retains a large number of industrial relics from the original power plant, with a strong industrial style. 📍Address: East of the intersection of Tengyue Road and Pingding Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 🎫Tickets: Free🆓 ⏰Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 🎯Touring method: Walking, cycling >>Heritage park entrance: 1⃣️Tengyue Road entrance 2⃣️Guinanyang Road entrance 🧩Tour route: Enter from Tengyue Road entrance → Heritage Garden → Coal Head Site → Yangshupu Station → Deep Pit Space → Water Purification Pool Cafe → Heritage Square → Ash Warehouse Art Space → Ecological Walkway → Grass Walkway Arrow → Exit from Tengyue Road entrance. ⏳Tour time: 1–2 hours 🛣️Transportation: 🚇Public transportation: Take Metro Line 12 to Longchang Road Station, Exit 3, and walk 1.9 km to the destination (shared bikes are recommended). 🅿️Parking lot: There is no parking lot at the heritage park, and parking at the entrance will result in a ticket. If you need to park, it is recommended to park at the nearby Shanghai International Fashion Center parking lot. 💰Parking fee: 8💰/hour Tips: 🈲The Ash Warehouse Art Center in the heritage park is currently closed (security guards are on duty).

📍Itinerary introduction: Yangshupu Power Plant transformed into a riverside park 🚩Travel route: There is no special route, just stop and go as you like. Remember to go to the coal transport station to see the magnificent conveyor belt, and don't miss the beautiful scenery of the Huangpu River. 🚇Transportation: Not close to the subway station, it is recommended to drive or take a taxi 📷Shadow phase: There are camera positions everywhere, and various internet celebrity check-in spots. I especially like the towering chimneys and the reflections in the pool. 🍜Special food: Yi Chi Jian Zhi coffee shop, you can sit down and have a cup of coffee when you are tired of walking. 💡Note: There are many outdoor spaces, so please take precautions against sunburn in the summer.

The Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park is located in Yangpu District, Shanghai. It is a park that perfectly integrates historical industrial ruins with modern urban ecology and art. This was once the largest thermal power plant in the Far East, carrying a rich history and culture of the power industry. Today, it has been transformed into an open waterfront public space, retaining the industrial remains of the original power plant's coal handling workshop, chimneys, and crane hooks, and giving them a new life through landscape design. The 105-meter-high chimney is a landmark building of the power plant. This red and white chimney not only has a high visual impact, but also carries the historical memory of the power plant for a hundred years. Here, no matter from which angle, you can take a big picture. In the park, the collision of history and modernity creates a unique industrial landscape, which not only retains the traces of the years, but also adds a breath of green ecology and cultural art. Walking around, people can not only feel the development trajectory of China's power industry, but also enjoy leisure time in the edification of nature and art.

The industrial relics hide the lifeline of the Magic City, and the traces of decay now are proof of its once thriving development. Every piece of history completes the thickness of the city's life, and every building that 'renews from history' allows history and the people associated with it not to be easily obliterated by time, returning to the new era and new life with dignity time and time again. Perhaps this is also why we love old building renovation projects; they carry our past and also accompany us to continue to grow, engraving stories from generation to generation into the solid brick walls. I've wanted to visit Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park for a long time, as it's said that the sunsets here are incredibly beautiful. Perhaps the Huangpu River here never thought it would have an orange sunset like one with a filter applied, becoming a romantic spot in the city. After all, this was once the first thermal power plant in the Far East and one of the earliest power plants in the world. The 105-meter-high chimney and the preserved old factory buildings are all telling the pride and vicissitudes of a century of industry. The inherent industrial style, after artistic re-creation, has become a strong urban landscape with a rough, frank, powerful, and vibrant style. The once closed work area can now be openly presented to everyone who enters it. Coal stacking bridges, conveyor belts, clear water pools, ash storage tanks... Although the roar of industry has long ceased, the mottled traces always take people back to their memories. The original transfer station on the third floor has been turned into a small history exhibition hall, and the reception staff will enthusiastically tell the history of the power plant. I think this place and the lives of the old workers are inseparably linked, and the preservation of the remains must also be the result they are most happy to see. Apart from the beautiful scenery, there are not many commercial shops here. The only Zero Carbon Café in the park has attracted a lot of attention. 'One Foot' creativity never disappoints; it is transformed from the original water purification pool, and the entire building's electricity comes from a solar energy storage photovoltaic system. In addition to coffee and desserts, it also sells aromatherapy extracted from coffee grounds and other peripherals, a very meaningful environmental attempt. It's a bit of a pity that the nearby Ash Warehouse Art Space has not been open recently, and can only be viewed from a distance. If interested, you can take a citywalk and quietly feel the regenerative charm of the Yangpu waterfront industrial shoreline. 📮 Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park 📍East side of the intersection of Tengyue Road and Pingding Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai Driving is more convenient, but there are very few parking spaces in the temporary parking lot at the entrance, so you have to park at the neighboring Fashion Center.

Take a segmented walk along the river, this time starting from the Shanghai International Fashion Center, passing through the Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park, all the way to the vicinity of Lanzhou Road.

Right next to the Yangpu Fashion Center, there are not many people. Recently, there is an ecological exhibition in the two large gray warehouses, and the stamp collection activity is suitable for parent-child. You can also climb to the rooftop terrace of the gray warehouse. There is a coffee shop downstairs, but it has not yet started business.

This park, except for being far away, has no other problems 📍Detailed address: Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park The metasequoia, reeds, and steel cranes are intertwined, surrounded by the already abandoned power plant, quiet, desolate, and hidden Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park

Last Sunday, I wanted to visit the newly opened Grey Warehouse Art Space, but I didn't expect to have many surprises along the way! I recommend everyone to go cycling, walking, taking pictures, visiting exhibitions, walking the baby, and watching the sunset on weekends... 🗺️My route →Start from Exit 2 of Danyang Road Station on Line 18 →Ride along Yangpu Binjiang →You will pass 'Green Hill' and 'Pink Muhly Grass' along the way →Near 'Khaki Park', there is a large area of reed-like reed flowers, stop to take pictures →Walk into 'Yangshupu Power Plant Ruins Park' →Grey Warehouse Art Space, enjoy a perfect sunset from the highest point of the can 📝Experience reminder ▫️It takes about 15 minutes to ride from Danyang Road to Reed Flower. If you want to stop and take pictures of 'Green Hill' and 'Pink Muhly' along the way, remember to set off early, reserve time, and avoid missing the sunset at the last stop ▫️It is recommended to take pictures of reed flowers at 16:00, when the sun is hanging in the air, and the golden backlight makes the outline of the reed flowers particularly beautiful!! ▫️It is recommended to arrive at the top of the can at 16:45 to watch the sunset. The sun will set at 17:00. This process is very fast, so don't miss it ▫️In principle, the Grey Warehouse Art Space closes at 17:00, and the security will come to the rooftop to clear the field, but there are many people watching the sunset, and the security will kindly wait for everyone to finish taking pictures of the sunset, but please don't make it difficult for others to work ▫️Reeds, reeds, awns... These autumn grasses, there are four kinds in the notes, I really can't tell the difference😂