Visitors explore exhibits at M50 Creative Park on Aug 22. [Photo by Luo Bin for International Services Shanghai]

Shanghai's Putuo district came alive with a burst of energy as it launched a series of engaging leisure activities at the iconic M50 Creative Park on Aug 22.

These events, spanning dining, leisure, tourism, sports, and exhibitions, were geared towards infusing a fresh vibrancy into the district, offering residents and tourists alike unparalleled culinary and cultural experiences.

Nestled along the waterfront of Shanghai's Suzhou Creek, the M50 Creative Park, part of what is affectionately known as the Half Marathon Suzhou Creek section for its historical significance as the city's annual half marathon route, boasts a collection of meticulously preserved industrial structures dating from the 1930s through the 1990s.

Night view of the Half Marathon Suzhou Creek in Putuo district, Aug 22. [Photo by Luo Bin for International Services Shanghai]

Functioning as a dynamic hub of contemporary art and culture, the M50 Creative Park serves as a bridge between Putuo's storied past and its promising future, embodying a fusion of heritage and innovation.

Night view of the Half Marathon Suzhou Creek, as seen from a boat on Aug 22. [Photo by Luo Bin for International Services Shanghai]

With a vision to enhance collaborations across commercial, tourism, cultural, and sports domains, the district aims to blend the peak summer tourism season with the allure of the Half Marathon Suzhou Creek through the event. Representatives from Putuo's vibrant commercial, tourism, cultural, and sports sectors came together to showcase their flagship activities, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the diverse array of experiences awaiting visitors during this exciting consumption season.

Spearheaded by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Putuo district commission of commerce, this initiative was part of the ongoing Government Open Month events.