Wang Yunfan, a Chinese teacher from Shanghai Jincai High School, also visited the exhibition.

She says she is touched by the patriotic passion, chivalry and heroism in Cha's novels and believes that today's young readers will still find these values relevant and the stories inspiring.

"With adequate guidance, the younger generation will come to realize that many of the subjects and themes in the popular fantasy tales they read online today were once written by Jin Yong," she says.

Lo of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai says she hopes the rich content in the exhibition will help visitors rekindle their fond memories of Cha's novels and gain a deeper understanding of his life.

Contact the writer at zhangkun@chinadaily.com.cn

IF YOU GO

Jin Yong Exhibition Shanghai

Through to Dec 11.

No 1 Exhibition Hall, Shanghai Library Pudong Branch, 300 Hehuan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai.

021-6445-5555.