Discover Shanghai: Citywalk Along Suzhou Creek

By Yining Zhu

Before the skyline, there was a river.

Suzhou Creek once powered the rise of modern China's industry, with textile mills, warehouses, and docks--engines of trade that shaped Shanghai into a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Many of these structures remain. Some preserve their historic appearance, offering a window into the past, while others have been adapted to daily life--caf s, creative spaces, and riverside parks that reflect the city's ongoing renewal.

This book guides you through 26 carefully chosen stops along the river. Each one tells a layered story: architectural details, the industrial or cultural past, and the new life it carries today. You won't just read about Shanghai--you can walk these streets, linger in the spaces, and experience the city as it is lived every day.

Blending hand-drawn illustrations with on-site photography, this guide reveals the city's details from street corners to shifting light, inviting you to explore the rhythm of the city.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632881004
• ISBN13: 9781632881007
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Shanghai Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.4" x 7.2"