Cultural Characteristics of Shanghai Old Street

Shanghai Old Street, formerly known as Fangbang Middle Road, starts from Henan South Road in the west and 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 mainly based on traditional characteristic industries, highlighting traditional folk culture and creating a Shanghai-style cultural atmosphere. The old street in Shanghai is divided into east and west parts. The eastern part has been decorated and transformed, retaining the characteristics of folk houses in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. On both sides of the old street, lattice windows, door panels, fan-shaped railings, floor-standing rocker doors, etc. Has been repaired, together with the cornices on the roof, lace dripping and horse head wall. The facade of the house in the west section imitates the Ming and Qing architecture, highlighting the folk customs of the box in the old city of Shanghai, with tile walls and red columns cornices.

Shanghai Old Street reproduces centuries-old shops such as Tong, Lao, Wu, Wan Youquan and Qiu Tianbao, and the old Shanghai Teahouse, Deshun Restaurant, Chunfengdelou, Tofu House, Buzhuang, Rongshuntang, Boyintang, etc. At the same time, traditional specialty shops such as teahouses and famous medical halls have been opened. Together with the "Star Street" on the north side, it presents you with a "Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" with various businesses and markets in old Shanghai. Konka Lane, adjacent to the old street in Shanghai, fully depicts the long history of Shanghai, a famous historical and cultural city, and its architectural style confirms the amorous feelings of old Shanghai. The winding alleys are commonly known as "tile houses", and a large number of local Shanghai residents still live here. Due to the establishment and planning of the old city historical protection area, the task of transforming the old area in this area is still arduous, but considering that the structure of the scenic spot cannot be destroyed, it has been preserved to this day. Foreign friends and China people who come to Shanghai come here in an endless stream to feel the true meaning of old Shanghai.