Shanghai Old Street, formerly known as Fangbang Middle Road. The architectural style and business layout from west to east show the evolution of a period of historical culture in old Shanghai from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the influx of Western culture. The commercial operations of the whole street are dominated by traditional characteristic industries, highlighting traditional folk culture and creating a Shanghai-style cultural atmosphere. Shanghai Old Street is divided into two sections, east and west, by Guanyi Street. The eastern section has been decorated and renovated, retaining the residential characteristics of the late Qing Dynasty. The restored lattice windows, door panels, Fan’s railings, and floor-mounted rocker doors on both sides of the old street are accompanied by upturned eaves and corners on the roof, lace drips and horsehead walls. The exterior facades of the houses in the western section imitate Ming and Qing architecture, highlighting the folk customs of the old city of Shanghai. Shanghai Old Street has century-old stores such as Tonghanchun, Laotongsheng, Wuliangcai, Wanyouquan, Qiutianbao, Old Shanghai Teahouse, Deshun Restaurant, Chunfengdeyilou, Xishi Tofu House, Dingnangzi Cloth Store, Rongshun Restaurant, and Boyintang. At the same time, traditional characteristic shops such as Danfeng Teahouse and Famous Doctor Hall are opened. Together with the ‘Star Street’ on the north side, it presents a ‘Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival’ of all kinds of businesses and street scenes in old Shanghai.
Open all year round and open all day. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on the day.Shanghai Old Street (Renmin Road)
Shanghai Old Street, formerly known as Fangbang Middle Road. The architectural style and business la[...]
