Five must-see attractions in Shanghai Old Street

The five must-see attractions of Shanghai Old Street are Cang Qiao Old Street, Shangta Old Street, Zhangyan Village, Nanxiang Old Street and tsat po street.

1. Cang Qiao Old Street

The so-called Cangcheng is the largest storage place for grain. Since the Ming dynasty, it has been an important storage place of grain in Songjiang prefecture and the origin of grain transportation.

2. Shangta Old Street

Shangta used to be a small village, and it became a small market between Song and Yuan Dynasties. At the beginning of Ming Dynasty, Cheng Zhen was the town of Suzhou and Songjiang, and business ships traveled between the two places. One-way trip is two days, often starting in the morning and staying here in the evening, hence the name "business couch".

3. Zhangyan Village

originated from Zhangyan Village in Song Dynasty, which used to be a town, and the commercial atmosphere reached its peak in Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are more than 2 households, and "people on both sides of the strait do their best to pillow the river." There are more than 1 shops, rice mills, pawns, workshops, tea houses and pubs in Hexi, which used to be known as "golden weir, silver is heavy".

4. Nanxiang Old Street

Nanxiang Old Street is located in the central area of Nanxiang Ancient Town, with Renmin Street, * * * Hehe Street, Jiefang Street and Shengli Street. It is famous for the Twin Towers and Nanxiang Xiaolongs in the Five Dynasties.

5. tsat po street

Perhaps the greatest feature of tsat po street is that the inscriptions and couplets of tsat po street are all related to the "Qibao" in Qibao Town. Tsat po street has everything from local specialty snacks to exotic snacks, from century-old shops to new catering talents.

cultural characteristics of Shanghai Old Street

Shanghai Old Street, formerly known as Fangbang Middle Road, starts from Henan South Road in the west and reaches Renmin Road in the east, with a total length of 825 meters. The architectural style and business layout from west to east show the historical and cultural evolution of old Shanghai from Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China until the influx of western culture. The commercial operation of the whole street is dominated by traditional characteristic industries, highlighting traditional folk culture and creating a Shanghai-style cultural atmosphere.

The old street in Shanghai is divided into two parts, the east part is decorated and reconstructed, and the residential features in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China are preserved. On both sides of the old street, lattice windows, door panels, Fan railings, floor-to-ceiling rocker doors, etc. are restored, together with cornices on the roof, lace dripping and horse head walls.

The facade of the house in the west section imitates the buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties, highlighting the folk customs of the old city of Shanghai, with tile walls and red column cornices.

The old street in Shanghai reproduces Tong Hanchun, Lao Tongsheng, Wu Liangcai, Wan Youquan, Qiu Tianbao, Old Shanghai Teahouse, Deshun Wine Restaurant, Chunfengsatisfiedly Building, Xishi Tofu Shop, Madame Ting Buzhuang, Rongshun Pavilion and Boyintang. Together with the "Star Street" on the north side, it presents you with a "Riverside Scene on Qingming Festival" with all kinds of businesses and markets in old Shanghai.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shanghai Old Street