Lu Xun Memorial Park Shanghai: Tourist Guide | AlpacaBag

Lu Xun Memorial Park in Shanghai — tourist smartphone photo of pavilion and lake in spring — Lu Xun Park in the morning: greenery, water, and memorial architecture — a typical phone snapshot.

Lu Xun Park is a large green space in Shanghai's Hongkou District where modern Chinese literature and anti-Japanese resistance history intertwine. Once known as Hongkou Park, it is both a historical memorial and a magnet for authentic local Shanghai life.

Slot the visit into a 3-day Shanghai weekend route or a plan for architecture lovers. For a European-flavored afternoon afterward, see our Shanghai French Quarter guide.

Main historic sights in the park

The park mixes nature with monuments that matter across Asia. In spring and summer, visitors come for cherry and plum blossoms. Key stops:

Lu Xun memorial and museum— the resting place of the "father of modern Chinese literature," moved here in 1956. The museum is a traditional Huizhou-style building holding the writer's personal belongings.
Yun Bong-gil memorial— in April 1932 a Korean nationalist threw a bomb at senior Japanese military officials during Emperor Hirohito's birthday celebration. A two-story memorial hall opened on the site in 2003.
Local life zones— mornings bring tai chi and ballroom dancing; on Sundays one of Shanghai's largest English Corners gathers by the artificial lake.

Stretch a history-minded trip with our 7-day Shanghai architecture itinerary. Free city ideas in our smart traveler guide; another strong memorial experience in China is Yonghe Lama Temple in Beijing.

How to get there & opening hours

Getting to Lu Xun Park is straightforward on Shanghai Metro. Address: 2288 Sichuan North Road. Entry to the main park grounds is free.

Metro: Lines 3 or 8, Hongkou Football Stadium station.
From the station: Exit 6 — about 3 minutes on foot to the South Gate.
Hours: the park is typically open daily from about 06:00 to 19:00. The Lu Xun Museum usually closes around 16:00 — arrive earlier if the museum is a priority.

Compare flights to Shanghai and hotels in Hongkou or near the metro early. Season timing in our best time to travel guide: spring suits blossoms and long walks. Prep your phone with our smartphone travel checklist and get an eSIM for China.

Easy to fold into a budget-friendly 3-day route or a couple's 3-day plan.

Where to eat nearby

Hongkou is a historic district with authentic Shanghai atmosphere. Expect small, local-oriented eateries around the park.

Shanghai dumplings: try xiao long bao — soup dumplings from authentic spots right by the park.
Cantonese cuisine: classic Cantonese restaurants are within walking distance.

More food ideas in our Shanghai restaurants guide and China regional food guide. Tipping notes in our China tipping article. Find a Hongkou walk via our excursion aggregator; onward China travel via train tickets. Multi-city trips: how to plan a multi-city vacation.

Pair an evening with our 7-day Shanghai route for couples. Theme-park day? See Shanghai Disneyland tips. Don't forget travel insurance.

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FAQ

Where is Lu Xun Park in Shanghai?

Lu Xun Memorial Park sits in Hongkou District at 2288 Sichuan North Road. The nearest metro is Hongkou Football Stadium (Lines 3 and 8); Exit 6 is about a 3-minute walk to the South Gate.

Is entry to Lu Xun Park free?

The main park grounds are free. The Lu Xun Museum may keep a tighter schedule and usually closes around 16:00 — check on site if the museum is a priority.

When is the best time to visit?

Mornings are lively with tai chi and ballroom dancing. Spring and summer draw visitors for cherry and plum blossoms. On Sundays, one of Shanghai's largest English Corners gathers by the artificial lake.