A comprehensive showcase of Shanghai's development

A new exhibition titled Shanghai 2035 is being held at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center and it offers visitors a glimpse into the city's growth over the past century and its development plans in the coming years.

According to Weng Wenbin, chief engineer at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, the exhibition presents the details of the previous five Shanghai master plans in interesting ways, such as through multimedia devices, quizzes and interactive games.

"Through this exhibition, the audience can get a comprehensive view of the nearly century-long development process in Shanghai. It would also allow them to better understand the new master plan (2017-35) and what it entails," he said.

According to the center, the exhibition has been well-received so far.

Some visitors, such as Shanghai resident Wang Xudong, have even been to the exhibition more than once. To her, Shanghai 2035 allows her to reconnect with some of the memories she has of growing up in the city.

Born in Shanghai, Wang relocated to Wuhan, Hubei province, with her parents when she was still a child. She returned to the city in 1982.

During the 1990s, she lived in a farmland area in Shanghai called Rushan New Village. Today, that area is part of the city's Lujiazui in Pudong New Area.

"Back then, I didn't find any difference between Shanghai and the village in Wuhan where I lived. Things are completely different now. Shanghai is an outstanding metropolis not just in China but the world," said the 54-year-old.

"I feel even prouder to be a Shanghainese now after learning of the city's master plan for the next 20 years."