Yangpu Riverside has recently seen an influx of dynamic youth!

Guided by the Yangpu Taiwan Affairs Office, a citywalk planned by "Taiwan Students @ Yangpu" drew nearly 40 enthusiastic Taiwan students from universities across Shanghai. With a spirit of exploration, they ventured into Yangpu Riverside to experience its unique charm and historical evolution.

The Shanghai People's City Practice Exhibition Hall has recently opened at 630 Anpu Road. The hall features five thematic exhibition areas and 25 specialized exhibit items, utilizing a diverse array of digital display techniques to vividly present the profound connotations, core principles, and practical requirements of the people's city concept. It showcases the dynamic image of Shanghai's sustained efforts to build a beautiful city "of the people, for the people, and benefiting the people" in recent years.

The guide offered the Taiwan students a deep understanding of the core concept that "The city built by the people should serve the people" and Yangpu Riverside's transformation from industrial relics into a modern urban space at the Shanghai People's City Practice Exhibition Hall. The multimedia exhibition area in the planning hall particularly aroused the students' interest. They paused in front of the displays, immersing themselves in the future vision of Yangpu Riverside through VR technology. "This interactive exhibition has filled me with anticipation for the future of Yangpu Riverside and has ignited my interest in urban planning," said an exchange student at Fudan University after the experience.

Following the visit to the Shanghai People's City Practice Exhibition Hall, the visitors proceeded to the WorldSkills Museum. "I had limited knowledge of vocational skill competitions before, but this visit was an eye-opening experience," said a graduate student from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. "These skills are not just a reflection of human ingenuity and creativity; they are also a crucial driver of social progress."

At the museum's experience zone, many students engaged in simulated skill challenges, experiencing the charm of vocational skills. As the world's first of its kind, the museum offered the Taiwan students insights into the historical development of the WorldSkills International and recognized the significant role vocational skills play in advancing the society through engaging exhibits.

The event also featured a free and interactive check-in and photographing session. The organizer set up a dozen distinctive check-in points in Yangpu Riverside for the Taiwan students to explore in teams. As they searched for these check-in points, they showcased not only their creativity and teamwork but also delved deeper into various parts of Yangpu Riverside.

"I was impressed by the check-in and photographing session," recalled a graduate student from Tongji University. "Our team searched the entire Yangpu Riverside for all the check-in spots. It was quite a workout, but the teamwork and laughter along the way made it an enjoyable experience."

As night fell, the Taiwan students shared their experiences and feelings from the event, further deepening their understanding of each other. "Today's visit and check-in have offered me a profound understanding of the people's city concept," said an undergraduate from Fudan University. "Seeing the development of Yangpu Riverside, I feel the momentum of urban transformation and am proud of studying and living here."

This event was not only an exploration of the historical changes and future prospects of Yangpu Riverside, but also a profound cultural exchange. It provided the Taiwan students with an in-depth look into Shanghai's urban development and rich cultural essence, promoting cross-Straits youth exchanges and enhancing mutual cultural understanding and identity.