Beneath People's Square, there is an Old Shanghai 1930s Style Street. The street is very short and can be walked through in just 10 minutes. The whole street is basically filled with old Shanghai elements such as trams and vintage Shanghai shops. The style street is a great nostalgic destination, encapsulating a variety of architectural styles including French, British, Japanese, Spanish, and Shikumen...
The content of the former Jewish sites includes visiting Jewish landmarks such as the Ohel Moshe Synagogue, the Rashi Synagogue, the former Sassoon Building, the former Jewish School, the former Jewish Club, the Jewish Refugee Resettlement Area, the former Marble Hall, and the memorial plaques in the Hongkou Jewish Refugee Resettlement Area. Visitors can also tour the Shanghai Jewish Research Center and its image exhibition room, and engage in discussions with scholars…
Sassoon House is now the North Building of the Peace Hotel, located at No. 20 Zhongshan East First Road. Built in the 17th year of the Republic of China (1928), it was designed by the British firm Palmer & Turner and constructed by the Shin In Kee Construction Company. Covering a land area of 4,622 square meters with a total floor space of 36,317 square meters, the building has a 13-story steel frame structure and stands 77 meters tall...
Shanghai Holy Trinity Cathedral is the oldest existing Anglican cathedral of the Church of England in Shanghai, China. It is located at 219 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, in the city center, and is commonly known as the "Red Chapel." The church once served as the church for British expatriates under the Victoria Diocese of the Church of England, the cathedral of the Central China Diocese of the Anglican Church, …
Walking along the densely planted bamboo groves lining Fuyou Road and Anren Street on the west side of the newly built "Ancient City Park" near the extension of the Bund from Shiliupu to Nanpu Bridge, beside Anren Street, you will suddenly come upon a high-walled compound with green-tiled walls and blue bricks. On the main gate wall are two unusual bas-reliefs: within a large circular frame, a smiling God of Wealth stands in a small square...
Shanghai Oriental International Finance Plaza is located in the Shanghai Bund area, surrounded by many banks such as Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Transportation: Take bus 930 to Bai Du Road Zhongshan South Road, then walk 87 meters. Attraction address: No. 268, Zhongshan South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai…
Longmen Village is home to many old Shanghai buildings. In 1935, this plot of land was divided into 53 sections for sale. The buyers came from diverse backgrounds, which is why every building in Longmen Village is unique. Strolling through the alleyways, you might see a Spanish-style house on your left and a Scottish-style one on your right; one moment your eyes are resting on a building in classic Baroque style, and the next you're faced with modern Art Deco.
The Shanghai Science Hall was established on January 18, 1958. At its founding, Chen Yi, the first mayor of Shanghai in the People’s Republic of China, personally inscribed the four characters for "Science Hall." Location: No. 47, Nanchang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai…
Wan Yi Fang was funded and built by the French-sponsored International Savings Society and completed in 1932. In Wan Yi Fang Alley, you can slowly appreciate Shanghai’s “Haipai” architectural style, which blends Western residential culture with local living concepts in its design—emphasizing form and aesthetic appeal without excessive ornamentation, while incorporating more structures suitable for Shanghai’s climate...
On February 1, 1909, delegates from 13 countries including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany gathered at the Hui Zhong Hotel (now the Peace Hotel) to convene the International Opium Commission. At that time, opium use was rampant in old Shanghai. From February 1 to 26, 1909, the "International Opium Commission" held 14 meetings at the Hui Zhong Hotel...
Former Residence of Liu Haisu – This was the home of the master painter Liu Haisu in 1935. He founded China’s first art school, the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, and was a strong advocate for life drawing with nude models. He explored the innovation of traditional Chinese painting and the nationalization of oil painting, painted at Huangshan Mountain ten times, and excelled in painting, poetry, and calligraphy. Liu Haisu, originally named Pan,…
The China Merchants Steam Navigation Company was initiated in 1872 when Li Hongzhang, the Viceroy of Zhili, invited Zhu Qicang, an experienced maritime shipping expert, to discuss establishing a modern shipping enterprise. In January 1873, the company was officially founded in Shanghai under the principle of official supervision and merchant management, with shares raised from merchants. It marked the first shift during the Self-Strengthening Movement from military-industrial enterprises to those also engaging in civilian businesses, and from state-run to state-supervised and merchant-managed operations…
The Bank of China Historical Exhibition Hall (Shanghai Branch) is located on the ground floor of the Bank of China Building on the Bund. The Bund Bank of China Building is the only structure among the Bund's International Architecture Cluster that was designed and constructed entirely by Chinese. Its foundation was laid in 1936, and it was completed in 1937. The Bank of China Historical Exhibition Hall records the...
The Shanghai Youth Science & Technology Exploration Museum is located on the first floor of the former Luwan District Youth Activity Center. Famous American scientist Benjamin Franklin’s renowned “kite experiment with electricity,” the principle of primitive fire-making by drilling wood, the process of Cai Lun’s papermaking technique, and stories from "One Hundred Thousand Whys" will rekindle childhood curiosity about nature…
The Shanghai Civil Defense Science Education Museum is located on the 7th to 10th floors of the Civil Defense Building at No. 108 Ruijin No. 2 Road, covering a construction area of 4,400 square meters. It is divided into four sections: the Preface Hall, the People's Air Defense Hall, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Hall, and the Review and Outlook Hall. By displaying content such as historical air raids, air raid weapons, and characteristics of modern air raids, the museum focuses on introducing...
The former site of the editorial office of New Youth is located at No. 2, Lane 100, Nanchang Road, Huangpu District (formerly No. 2, Old Yuyangli, Huánlóng Road). It is a two-story, brick-and-wood structure facing south, a traditional Shikumen-style residential building in an old alleyway. This was originally the residence of Bai Wenwei, the former military governor of Anhui. In early 1920, Chen Duxiu arrived in Shanghai from Beijing and lived here. The editorial office of New Youth…
Originally named Loulihua Academy, Shinan Middle School was founded in 1860. It was renamed Qingxin Middle School in 1908 and taken over by the Shanghai Municipal Government in 1953, when it became Shinan Middle School. With nearly 150 years of history, the school has a proud revolutionary tradition and has produced many notable patriots. The "12.20" demonstration in support of the December 9th Movement...
Originally named Wan Zhu Primary School, Shanghai Experimental Primary School was founded in February 1911. In 1956, it was designated as Shanghai Experimental Primary School by the Shanghai Municipal Government, and it was once the only key primary school affiliated with the national Ministry of Education in Shanghai. The school’s history corridor showcases the development and achievements of the school. Address: No. 242, Luxiangyuan Road…
In 1999, the Station Squadron of the Huangpu Fire Brigade was awarded the honorary title of "Model Firefighting Squadron" by the State Council and the Central Military Commission. The squadron's honor room displays its history and various honors it has received, reflecting the spirit of its firefighters who "take hardship as an honor and joy, train for their mission, and fight for their honor." Location…
Established in 1748, Jingye High School has a history of over 260 years and is an experimental and model high school in Shanghai that has spanned four centuries. It is the oldest surviving school in Shanghai to date. The newly renovated historical exhibition hall is rich in content, detailed in historical facts, and well-organized. Address: No. 345, Penglai Road...