The Hongkou District Information Office has announced that the Lu Xun Literature Prize will be awarded in Shanghai's Hongkou district for the first time. To mark this literary occasion, the district has unveiled a city walking route called "Torch of New Voices, Literary Journey," transforming the spirit of the award into interactive, photographable public art installations. Here is a look at the seven stops along the way.

Stop 1: The Museum of the Chinese League of Left-Wing Writers

Located at 2, Lane 201 Duolun Road, the installation "Tree of Fire" stands in front of the museum. Transparent book pages spiral upward in warm hues, resembling silent flames of burning words, symbolizing the relentless pursuit of literary theory and the unending spirit of intellectual debate. Standing beneath the tree, visitors can almost hear the echoes of literary pioneers' spirited discussions from a century ago.

Stop 2: The 1927 Lu Xun & Uchiyama Bookstore (Former Uchiyama Shoten)

At 2056 North Sichuan Road, a colorful rainbow installation called "Bridge of Words" arches over the bookstore's entrance, representing the convergence and fusion of languages and cultures. On the second floor, the "Ferry Landing: Table of Dialogue" recreates a vintage desk and telephone, replicating the historic scene of Lu Xun and Uchiyama Kanzo refining translated manuscripts. By writing a message in the guestbook, visitors too become "ferrymen" of words.

Stop 3: Lu Xun Park Lawn

On the lawn of Lu Xun Park at 2288 North Sichuan Road, the "Weed Pavilion" stands quietly, its curling, unfurling book pages forming a canopy roof. Classic works such as "Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk" and "The True Story of Ah Q" are carved into the structure. Sunlight filters through the hollowed-out text, casting flowing shadows of words across the ground. The installation is currently being refined and will open to the public upon completion, allowing visitors to sit on the open circular seating and experience the warmth of literature confronting reality amid the dappled light.

Stop 4: Lu Xun's Tomb in Lu Xun Park

Also at 2288 North Sichuan Road, the "Xuanyuan Appointment" installation in front of Lu Xun's tomb uses a giant open book to encapsulate his lifelong literary career. The nib and flame merge, with the pen symbolizing his use of writing as a blade and the fire representing the spread of ideas. The hollowed-out human silhouette coexists with the park's greenery, and a visit counter records the tributes paid by generations of admirers.

Stop 5: Century Frame Plaza

At Century Frame Plaza, the "In Frame with the Master" installation features a massive photo frame facing the scenic "One River, One Creek" view. A semi-transparent scrolling screen cycles through Lu Xun's classic quotes, while a playful cartoon sculpture brings the literary giant closer to everyday people. Step into the frame, let the modern skyline share the moment with the master's words, and capture your own "encounter" with Lu Xun.

Stop 6: Next to the Maritime Tower on the North Bund Waterfront

By the Maritime Tower on the North Bund waterfront, the "Riverside Torch" installation stands by the river, with a golden pen nib and flame structure forming a giant burning literary pen, as if writing endless verses with river wind as ink and the night sky as paper. Scan the QR code to submit your favorite quote or phrase, and it will appear on a transparent screen, filling a silhouette captured on-site to generate a unique "walking poetry collection."

Stop 7: North Bund Youbang Grand Theatre

At 889 East Daming Road, the glass curtain wall of the North Bund Youbang Grand Theatre has been transformed into a translucent "Urban Book House," with countless book spines covering the entire glass facade, complemented by the "Literary Journey" light installation. Visiting this spot feels like stepping into a living chronicle of the times.