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

The famous Wang Mansion (residence of Wang Boqun) is an Italian Gothic building, now converted into a youth palace.

No. 81 Yuyuan Road - Liu Changsheng's Former Residence

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

Long Time No Read: Art and Humanities Bookstore & Cafe

Location: 1208 Yuyuan Road, a leisurely literary-style bookstore with exquisite interior design. The cafe offers brunch and snacks, with dish names related to literary works. The store's collection mainly focuses on humanities and arts, and there are also many children's books.