Discover the allure of Shanghai for young expats and foreign investment. Explore the Haipai culture on West Nanjing Road, where old and new Shanghai converge in a harmonious blend of architecture, people, and shops.
- Jingan Villas - Jing’an Villa is a hidden residential neighborhood nestled among the skyscrapers. Built in the 1930s, this historic architecture stands alongside Shanghainese grandparents who have likely lived here their entire lives. We can stroll through this tranquil neighborhood, converse with the locals, and get a sense of everyday life in Shanghai. Nearby, there’s another neighborhood called Anlefang, also constructed in the 1930s for the working class, where we can observe the differences between the upper and working classes in Shanghai during that era. A friendly uncle is eager to share his fascinating life stories from the area.
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Why is Shanghai so attractive for young expats and foreign investment?
You won’t get the answers by visiting the top attractions listed on tripadvisor.
To experience the Haipai culture of Shanghai, you must go to West Nanjing Road—a road where past, present and future meet, harmony in work and life, and so comfortable for walking.
We will take West Nanjing Road subway station as the starting point, shuttle between high-end shopping malls, old communities in the 1930s and villas in the Republic of China, feel the magical combination of old and new Shanghai, and explore the differences between the upper and the working class. It is more likely to meet old people who grew up there and listen to their stories of historical changes in authentic Shanghai dialect.
During this walk, the architecture, people, and shops are fashionable and diverse. The past and the present are in harmony. I will also tell some anecdotes.
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