Tianzifang
A creative district around Lane 210, Taikang Road, formed from a mix of shikumen (stone-gate) lane houses and lane factories; named "Tianzifang" in 1998 (after the ancient painter Tian Zifang), where artists such as Chen Yifei successively moved into the old factory buildings to open studios
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A creative district around Lane 210, Taikang Road, formed from a mix of shikumen (stone-gate) lane houses and lane factories; named "Tianzifang" in 1998 (after the ancient painter Tian Zifang), where artists such as Chen Yifei successively moved into the old factory buildings to open studios. Inside the lanes, painting studios, handicraft shops, and cafés sit side by side with residents' homes — the street-life blend of "clotheslines overhead, cafés underfoot" is its most distinctive feature. This organically grown art district is regarded as a model of organic renewal for Shanghai's old city and a window for visitors to experience Shanghai's lane life.
Getting there: Metro Line 9, Dapuqiao Station
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