Dongfang Road Explained

Dongfang Road or Dongfang Lu (pinyin: Dōngfāng Lù) is a major road in Pudong New District of Shanghai.

Dongfang Road was formerly known as Wendeng Road which was named after Wendeng of Shandong Province.^[1]

History

Dongfang Road was firstly established in the late 1950s to accommodate the planning and construction of new residential areas nearby. The road was extended several times along with the urban development of Pudong. In 1994, the road was renamed to Dongfang Road from Wendeng Road after the establishment of Shanghai Oriental TV building.^[2]

Transportation

Ferry

Qiqing Ferry is located at the north end of the road.

Metro

• Shanghai Metro Line 4: Dongfang Road, Pudong Avenue Station, Century Avenue Station.
• Shanghai Metro Line 6: lCentury Avenue Station, Pudian Road Station, Blue Village Road Station, Shanghai Children's Medical Center Station, Linyi Village Station.

Major Landmarks

• Renji Hospital
• Shanghai Children's Medical Center
• Shijihui (under construction)

External links

• Renji Hospital
• Shanghai Children's Medical Center
• Shanghai Metro Line 4
• Shanghai Metro Line 6

Notes and References

1. Web site:

   上海市地方志办公室 上海通网站 上海市地情资料库 上海市的百科全书::::

   . www.shtong.gov.cn. 2016-07-04.
2. Web site: 为东方路"正名"_上海图文_看看新闻网. 看看新闻网. www.kankanews.com. 2016-07-04.