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Museum under Construction at Site of One of China's Earliest Customs Houses in Fengxian Time:2025-01-15

  When mentioning "customs", the Customs House on the Bund in Shanghai often comes to mind, along with the resonant chimes of its clock. The predecessor of Shanghai Customs, Jianghai Customs, has been a witness to the ascent of Shanghai as a city. Having endured centuries of changes, it now stands amidst the wave of reform and opening up. As one of China's earliest customs establishments, the birthplace of Jianghai Customs is located in Fengxian's Shuangque.

  Anticipating its revival, the original site of Jianghai Customs is set to be reconstructed in Fengxian. As introduced by Han Chen, the project manager of Fengxian's cultural tourism service facilities new construction project (Jianghai Customs), the initiative commenced in late 2024 and is scheduled for completion by November 2025. It aims to rekindle the historical and cultural memories of the customs in Fengxian through its architectural form and the depth of its exhibition hall.