Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
1
Propaganda Poster Art Centre
GALLERY
With the Cultural Revolution still a no-go zone for aspiring intellectuals and journalists,
Shanghai distils the cream of its Communist propaganda at this fascinating basement mu-
seum and shop, where 3000 posters from Mao's heyday broadcast their unwavering mes-
sage of utopian bliss. Look out for the big character posters
(dazibao),
a rare and vanishing
breed.
(
6211 1845;
www.shanghaipropagandaart.com
; Room B-OC, President Mansion, 868 Huashan Rd; admis-
sion ¥20;
10am-4.30pm;
Shanghai Library)
2
CY Tung Maritime Museum
This small museum explores the little-known world of Chinese maritime history, with mod-
el ships, maps of early trade routes and exhibits on the legendary Chinese Muslim seafarer
Zheng He and the maritime Silk Route.
( Jiaotong University, 1954 Huashan Rd; admission free;
1.30-5.30pm Tue-Sun;
MUSEUM
Jiaotong University)
3
Shanghai Museum of Arts & Crafts
MUSEUM
Catch crafts emerging from the skilled fingers of on-site artisans, watch Chinese paper-cut-
ting, embroidery and lacquer work and get your souvenir shopping sorted. The lovely
building (built in 1905) and its gorgeous lawn are showpiece extras.
(79 Fenyang Rd; admission
¥8;
9am-4pm;
Changshu Rd)
