Sinan Road - Experience the "Renaissance" of Old Shanghai Concession

Sinan Road, formerly known as Masnan Road, is a road in Shanghai, China named after a French musician. This building nearly gathers all the Chinese and Western architectural styles of old Shanghai, resembling an exposition of international architecture and showcasing the essence of Shanghai-style culture. The Sinan Mansions on Sinan Road, known for encompassing humanities, fashion, history, and art, constantly host cultural activities, exhibitions, and lectures, bringing about a "renaissance" to this old concession area. As a result, it has become a typical representative of the city.

No. 73 Sinan Road is a three-story garden villa with French architectural style. It used to be the office location of the Chinese Communist Party delegation in Shanghai. Inside, there is a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere with a pergola covered in vines. During late summer and early autumn, Zhou Enlai would often stroll among the green grass, sit on the wicker chair, and have friendly conversations with his staff while discussing work arrangements. Among the grass, there is a large Chinese parasol tree with lush branches and leaves.
87 Sinan Road. The house is a four-story Spanish-style garden villa with a Mansard-style roof, which means the roof has a double slope with a gentle top and a steep edge near the eaves. There are large gardens in front of the building, where Mei Lanfang often walks, sings, and runs. Mei Lanfang's mother-in-law and daughter live on the top floor, the Mei family lives on the third floor, the son's bedroom is on the second floor, and the servants and cars are on the ground floor. When Mei Lanfang lived on Sinan Road, he performed plays such as "Golden Soldiers" and "Deadly Hatred".

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

Location: 7 Xiangshan Road (intersection of Sinan Road and Xiangshan Road). Located at 7 Xiangshan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, People's Republic of China, the Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen is a two-story gray Western-style building. Sun Yat-sen resided there from 1918 to 1924. In 1925, Sun Yat-sen passed away in Beijing, and his residence was occupied by his wife Soong Ching-ling until 1937. In 1945, Soong Ching-ling transferred the residence to the Nanjing National Government as a permanent memorial to Sun Yat-sen. In 1949, the residence was taken over by the government of the People's Republic of China. The apartment is divided into two floors, with the lower floor consisting of living room and dining room, and the upper floor consisting of study, bedroom, and small sitting room. In 1961, the Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen in Shanghai was designated as a key national cultural heritage protection unit.

Niang's Noodle House

The restaurant is simple but the environment is quite clean. Many people who come to eat are locals. Take a bite of the popular yellow croaker noodle soup or sautéed eel noodles, and the taste of old Shanghai wafts from the hot pot.

Antique garden

Some people say this is the most beautiful café in Shanghai, while others say its beauty cannot be captured even by a camera. Mainly serving coffee and desserts, it also sells European retro furniture and daily necessities. With its dim lighting and the view outside the window, it revisits the years of old Shanghai.