Shanghai is one of the cities with the fastest economic development in my country. With its strong economic strength and profound cultural heritage, it has become a super city in my country. However, the rapid economic development has made many people forget that Shanghai is also a famous historical and cultural city in our country, and the foundation behind it is enough to be intoxicating.
Today, we will go to the quietest street in Shanghai to experience the cultural story behind it. This street is Shanghai Xinhua Road.
basic introduction
Xinhua Road is a street in Changning District, Shanghai. It starts from Huaihai Road in the east and Kaixuan Road in the west. It stretches for more than 2,400 meters from east to west. The road is wide and is an important passage connecting Changning and Hongqiao Airport.
This road was built in 1925 and was originally named “Anhe Temple Road”. It was built across the border when Shanghai became a public concession. Many foreigners once lived here. Therefore, for a long time, Xinhua Road was occupied by foreigners, and many exotic residential buildings with different styles were built here, which have been preserved to this day, so they are also known as the “Wanguo Lane”.
Quiet environment
Nowadays, Xinhua Road has long, narrow and straight roads, towering trees on both sides, and sunlight shining through the sparse leaves. It is known as one of the most secluded roads in Shanghai. Dozens of garden houses of various styles shuttle through the lanes under the shade of the trees. There are English country houses, Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture, French classical architecture, and ancient Roman and Renaissance architecture, with pointed roofs and gray shades. The appearance, variety of forms, romantic and passionate, make people feel its unique charm.
Wudak
These buildings were all made by the Hungarian architect Udak. In the 1930s, they were given the responsibility of designing houses on Xinhua Road. It is said that he left as many as 124 buildings in Shanghai. Cinemas and international hotels have become Shanghai’s leading designers.
Like the bungalow at No. 36, Lane 329, Xinhua Road, it has a conspicuous blue roof and a two-story circular garden. It is called the “cake house”. It is an outstanding masterpiece of Master Wudak. Walking in it is like being in a foreign country, with a strong atmosphere.
Foreign lane
In addition, there is the foreign lane at No. 32, Lane 329, which was once the residence of the Swedish minister and the residence of the Spanish consul-general. The steep double-slope red roof tile surface makes it unique and dazzling among the nearby bungalows.
There is also No. 315, Xinhua Road, this English-style King George style house is a grand residence. Strolling here, the small bungalows, pavilions and gardens that can be seen everywhere are unique and novel, and people can’t help but think of the scene on this road a hundred years ago.
Today, on Xinhua Road, the sycamore branches on the side of the road are lush and leafy, and the shadows of the trees are projected on the unique buildings. There is no traffic, and you can slowly feel the historical atmosphere of this road. At the intersection of Xinhua Road and Panyu Road, there is also a modern building-the first screening hall of Shanghai Cinema.
Today, it has transformed into the world’s first laser projection “Oriental Giant Screen” theater. The world’s top Christie laser projection technology in the studio takes people through the world of science fiction in minutes, giving people a thrilling adventure journey. At the same time, there are a variety of gourmet snack bars downstairs, satisfying people’s appetites, you can come and experience it. (The picture comes from Ctrip netizens)
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