The urban development of Shanghai is closely related to the globalization process brought about by navigation. In modern times, the Port of Shanghai, due to its special history and geographic location, rapidly rose to be the largest port of China, and became an important window for China to interact with the world, as well as a microcosm of China’s modernization process.

From the Old City of Shanghai to the “Greater Shanghai”, the port and shipping development of Shanghai born the feelings and expectations of Shanghainese, during which there were not only great works that influenced the national welfare, but also related to the people’s livelihood. There werepains andtwists, but more glories and achievements.

This exhibition presents the profound impact of navigation on the city of Shanghai from multiple dimensions such asshipping, economy, culture, urban construction, and citizen life,and tells the story of navigation and our city, as well as our life.