Old house in a bustling and quiet place---Shanghai Jing'an Historical and Cultural Landscape Area

Author: Chen Haiwen
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Jing'an, in the development of Shanghai, has blended fashion and classic elegance. In today's rapidly developing society, those old houses that once represented luxury still quietly exude enchanting charm. Since the early 20th century, some social elites began to purchase land and build homes in Jing'an, influenced by foreign cultures, the architectural styles of these houses became diverse, which is also a specific manifestation of Haipai culture. These old houses have now become powerful witnesses to the history of Shanghai's development, reflecting extremely high historical and cultural value. There are over 80 old houses within the jurisdiction of Jing'an District among the outstanding historical protected buildings in Shanghai. This book presents them one by one through beautiful original images and detailed text, telling readers about the history, architectural features, human legends, and anecdotes of these houses. It is hoped that it can become a historical window and cultural passage for readers to understand Shanghai and explore Jing'an.