Geographical Location & Transportation

The China Wushu Museum sits quietly on the campus of Shanghai University of Sport at No. 399 Changhai Road, Yangpu District. It’s easy to reach by metro—take Line 8 or 18 and get off at Changhai Road Station. Walk toward the university’s main gate, and you’ll spot a red-brick building that blends modern design with traditional Chinese architecture. Bonus tip: After visiting the museum, wander around the campus to see the historic Old Shanghai Municipal Government Building right next door—a grand relic from the 1930s.

Cultural Treasures: A Journey Through Martial History

Stepping into the China Wushu Museum feels like opening a book about China’s martial soul. Spread across two floors, it’s the world’s first museum dedicated to wushu culture. The ground floor is a treasure trove of weaponry: think swords, spears, and battle-axes from ancient dynasties. My favorite? The “General’s Composite Sword” from the Warring States period—its razor-sharp bronze blade still gleams after 2,000 years! There’s also a stunning replica of the King Goujian’s Sword, covered in geometric patterns that look like black diamonds.

The museum’s history hall unfolds like a timeline. You’ll walk through exhibits tracing wushu from primitive tribes to modern cinema (think Bruce Lee!). Each era gets its moment: Qin Dynas