The rain and wind behind the garden villa in Yuyuan Road, Shanghai

Yuyuan Road, although not wide, is very long, stretching from Jing'an Temple in the east to Zhongshan Park in the west. Walking along this long street, looking at the showcase of various exquisite shops, watching people walking around in the deep alleys or nearby, you may not realize that behind these shops with such rich life breath, there is a magnificent history. Countless stories about the turbulent times of the twentieth century are hidden deep in these garden villas, silently buried in every brick and tile, silently waiting for the hurried passing of a hundred years later.

No. 31, Lane 1136, Yuyuan Road - Wang Mansion

Wanggong Residence, a famous Italian Gothic-style building, has been transformed into a Youth Palace.

81 Yuyuan Road - Liu Changsheng Former Residence

This French-style townhouse is the Exhibition Hall of the Struggle History of the Underground Organization of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai and also Liu Changsheng's old residence. Situated in the bustling commercial area of Jing'an Temple, the three-story townhouse along the street makes the discovery and existence of this former residence even more astonishing and meaningful.

Long time no read: Art & Humanities Bookstore & Café

Location: No. 1208 Yuyuan Road, Strolling Art Bookstore. The interior decoration is exquisite, and the cafe serves brunch and snacks with literary-related names. The bookstore mainly focuses on human arts, and there are also many children's books available.