"It's hard to imagine that these young soldiers sacrificed themselves and did everything possible for the country. As young people, we might not think about the world this way, but many people make these sacrifices for future generations to be more prosperous," says Benjamin Miller, a 21-year-old British international student at Tongji University, after visiting the memorial hall and joining the citywalk.

"You can explore the area's scenery and history on these walks. Understanding the battle helps to comprehend not just history but China and Shanghai as a whole. I hope more foreign tourists discover this different side of Shanghai. It's crucial for understanding history from a modern perspective," he adds.

If you go

Sihang Warehouse Memorial Hall

Address: 1 Guangfu Road, Jing'an district, Shanghai.

Opening hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm (enter before 4 pm), Tuesdays to Sundays.