Duolun Road, located near Lu Xun Park, is an ‘L’ shaped street over 500 meters long. Along the road, you can see red or blue brick vintage western-style buildings and character sculptures, making it perfect for photography and leisurely strolls. Many literary giants once lived here, and now there are numerous art galleries that exude a rich cultural atmosphere. Entering this cultural street from the tail end of the ‘L’ shape, the first thing that catches your eye is the Duolun Modern Art Museum. Further ahead stands a Christian church, Hongde Hall, which was once home to many expatriates and new-style individuals who returned from studying abroad. Continuing forward, you will see an old bookshop next to a yellow-walled new-style house, which used to be the residence of a Japanese naval officer. At the bend, there is a four-story clock tower, ‘Xi Shi Bell Tower’. A short walk away is the entrance to an alley called ‘Jingyun Li’, where leftist writers such as Qu Qiubai, Chen Wangdao, and Mao Dun once lived. At 201 Lane 2, there is still the left-wing league’s meeting site and memorial hall, a place that was once a gathering spot for cultural elites. Duolun Road is also home to many small bourgeois cafes and small private collections, such as the Shanghai Newspaper Museum, Shanghai Folk Nanjing Bell Collection, and the Shanghai Duolun Road Area Haipai Culture Museum, as well as the Shanghai Cultural Relics Store’s cultural relics and art exhibition hall. After visiting Duolun Road, you can continue to explore another characteristic alley – Tianai Road, which is just 150 meters east along Sichuan North Road from the north end of Duolun Road. The street is open all year round and is accessible 24/7.
Duolun Road Cultural Celebrity Street
Duolun Road, located near Lu Xun Park, is an ‘L’ shaped street over 500 meters long. Alo[...]
