Expats living in Shanghai are familiar with Pudong. It features the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and top-notch business parks, and is working to create one of the most supportive business environments in the city.

But have you ever wondered about the origins of Pudong as a geographical concept? Or where the oldest archaeological remains in Pudong can be found? How about the famous artists who hail from Pudong? And how did Pudong evolve from a seaside locale to a pioneering area in Shanghai?

Pudong History Museum. [Photo/whlyj.sh.gov.cn]

If you're a curious individual, then visit the Pudong History Museum, formerly known as the Nanhui Museum of Pudong New Area, where you can delve into various facets of Pudong's history.

A permanent exhibition of the museum, titled Tides of the River, Wind from the East: An Exhibition of Pudong's History and Culture, offers insights into the area's geographical, historical, and cultural transformations.

The pictures showcase Pudong's progress in water management, transportation infrastructure, urban development, and social change from the 1950s to the 1990s. [Photo/WeChat account: pdlvyou]

It takes about 45 minutes to explore the museum, which also features a variety of temporary exhibitions periodically.

Address: No 18 Wenshi Street, Huinan town, Pudong New Area

Open: 9 am to 4:30 pm from May to September; 9 am to 4 pm from October to April. Admission stops half an hour before closing time.

Closed every Monday, except on public holidays.

Admission: Free.

For inquiries and assistance, you can reach out to 021-6803-0631 or 021-6803-0632.

Sources: "pdnmuseum2006" "pdlvyou" WeChat account, whlyj.sh.gov.cn