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Unveiling Xuhui's century-old park secrets

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Xuhui district in Shanghai boasts 278 registered ancient trees, which were here long before the city's towering skyscrapers emerged. These green treasures beckon visitors to come uncover the wonders of the natural world.

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Hengshan Road in 2020. [Photo/Xuhui district government]

Hengshan Park was formerly known as Beidang Park, but it was renamed in October 1943 after Beidang Road was renamed to Hengshan Road. The 1.08-hectare park's meticulously designed landscape features a 3-meter statue of Shen Junru (1875-1963), a key figure in China's democratic movements.

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The statue of Shen Junru (1875-1963). [Photo/Xuhui district government]
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Within the serene confines of Hengshan Park lie many ancient trees that have witnessed the park's rich history, including three Cinnamomum camphora trees. [Photo/Xuhui district government]
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Hengshan Park is adorned with Wisteria sinensis flowers. [Photo/Xuhui district government]

 

Source: Xuhui district government

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