Recently, the Changhai Road Sub-district organized a summer "Reading + Walking" orienteering event for young residents. A total of 41 students from local primary and secondary schools ventured into the community, engaging in a city walk combined with urban orienteering to discover the fresh allure of Yangpu's century-old municipal heritage.

The orienteering event included four mission checkpoints, beginning at the Shanghai Youth Promotion Center, a new internet-famous spot, and continuing to the green-tiled building of Shanghai University of Sport (SUS), the China Wushu Museum and Yangpu Library. Divided into three teams—red, yellow and blue, the children engaged in activities such as visiting and checking in at landmarks, participating in a knowledge quiz and playing fun games, with the team amassing the most points emerging as the victor.

Dressed in their team attire, the children first completed a 30-second speed rope-jumping challenge at the Shanghai Youth Promotion Center. They then proceeded on foot to the green-tiled building of SUS, gaining insights into its architectural style, reminiscent of a four-story palace from the Chinese classical revival era. With guidance from their teacher, they learned that the building, now part of SUS, was once the building of the Shanghai Special Municipal Government and a key component of the "Greater Shanghai Plan".

At the China Wushu Museum, the third stop, the children explored distinctive Chinese weaponry, learned about the major boxing styles from different provinces, and were introduced to the depth of Chinese martial arts. They also enjoyed a traditional game of "pitch-pot" mimicking the ancient ritual of pitching arrows into a pot. At Yangpu Library, the final destination, they visited an exhibition on Shanghai's municipal heritage, enhancing their knowledge of the city's governance evolution.

Before each visit, the teacher posed trivia questions on topics like the Olympics and architectural history, such as, "What is the number of this Olympic edition?" "What is the 'nickname' of Yangpu Library?" "Which buildings are included in the 'Greater Shanghai Plan' public building complex?" These questions aimed to enrich the children's knowledge during their exploration.

In this manner, the children explored the rich depth of humanistic and historical heritage where buildings tell stories and streets invite leisurely strolls in the city walk, experiencing the evolution of Changhai Community. "The activity was really fun, and I got the questions right in the knowledge quiz! During the summer vacation, I often studied at Yangpu Library with my classmates, but I didn't realize there was such a rich history behind it," said Fang Zhe, a cheerful 12-year-old. Seven-year-old Xu Yini could not contain her admiration, saying, "The green-tiled building, 'Little Forbidden City'— these buildings are incredibly beautiful!"

This event, as a featured summer event of Changhai Road Sub-district, continued the theme "Stay true to the original aspiration, focus on practice and enjoy fun in unity" aiming to bring children closer to Shanghai and Yangpu's major projects. Through visiting buildings for stories behind them in the walk, the event fostered a sense of pride and belonging to the city and community. It also cultivated and deepened their affection for the Chinese nation and the great motherland through the achievements around them, motivating them to become new-era youth who love the country and the Party, are self-improving and are full of vitality.

Yangpu is building a "showcase" for a people's city. Since the people's city concept was introduced five years ago, Changhai Road Sub-district has been integrating community development with the moral education of young people, innovating formats such as cultural walks and student councils. It has been tapping into and activating community facilities as dynamic resources for ideological and political education for teenagers, immersing primary and secondary school students in the vivid practice of "a people's city for the people".

"These distinctive and historically rich cultural buildings are right at my 'doorstep'! It's such a pleasant surprise," said Chen Yujie, a participant in the activity.

This event was organized by the New Era Civilization Practice Center, Community Cultural Center and Library of Changhai Road Sub-district in collaboration with the Sports and Culture Service Club of Changhai Road Sub-district.