La Villa Rouge (Hengshan Road Store)

The EMI Building/The site where March of the Volunteers was recorded (former site of EMI) was built in 1921. Due to its red-tiled pitched roof and red brick walls all around, this residence is known as ‘Little Red Building’ in Shanghai. The early owners of this residence were two French businessmen. In the 1930s, it was acquired by the French EMI. In 1934, Nie Er served as the director of the music department of this company. Opening hours: Open from Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year, from 09:00 to 17:00; closed all day on Monday throughout the year. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.


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