Qingpu

National Exhibition and Convention Center - NECC Shanghai - 国家会展中心

The Qingpu District, containing the Dianshan Lake, is home to some of the city's most picturesque heritage sites, and also some of its most spectacular contemporary architecture. The district's beautiful Qushui Garden 曲水公园, originally attached to the City God temple, dates back to the mid 18th century, and the district is renowned for its historic water towns. The district's oldest town, Baihe 白鹤镇, is famous for its Shanghai Opera performances. The contrasting, modern face of Qingpu is shown in such recent structures of note as architect Ma Qingyun's wave-form Qingpu Library 青浦图书馆, and the Shanghai National Defence Centre in Shanghai Oriental Land 东方绿舟, housed in a full-scale model aircraft carrier. 

Qu Shui Garden 曲水园

Qu Shui Garden 曲水园

Qu Shui Garden 曲水园

Qingpu's Zhujiajiao 朱家角 ancient water town pre-dates the Ming Dynasty and has today complimented this deep heritage with sophisticated cultural amenities that attract musical and theatrical performances of international stature. Its canals, stone bridges, classical courtyards, and historic alleyways … Traditional local delicacies include braised fish, stir-fried shrimps, and crabmeat tofu.

Qingpu's National Exhibition and Convention Center 国家会展中心 (NECC), located at No.333 Songze Avenue, boasts the world's largest single building, commanding an immense 1.47 million square meters of total exhibition and ancillary space. The location is designed for convenient access to the Hongqiao transport hub. 

National Exhibition and Convention Center - NECC Shanghai - 国家会展中心

National Exhibition and Convention Center - NECC Shanghai - 国家会展中心

National Exhibition and Convention Center - NECC Shanghai - 国家会展中心

National Exhibition and Convention Center - NECC Shanghai - 国家会展中心

National Exhibition and Convention Center - NECC Shanghai - 国家会展中心

Qingpu is home to a number of international schools, including those catering to French, German, and Filipino nationalities.