Tianzifang Street
Tianzifang is an artsy area that has developed from a renovated residential area (old Shanghai shikumen buildings) in the former French Concession area of Shanghai. Now it houses bars, cafes, crafts shops, design studios, galleries and boutiques. Many local residents still live in the narrow lanes. Just be mindful and respect their privacy.Tianzifang is located at 210 Lane, Taikang Road, Shanghai. Before 1998, Tianzifang was still a road market. After 1998, the local government began to expand and renovated the alley. More amd more famous artists and painters started to settle down in the alley, making it a cluster of fashion and creative industry.
The name of Tianzifang was given by the well-known artist - Huang Hongfei who took the name from an ancient artist of the same name. The area of Tianzifang used to be a group of shikumen buildings - stone frame houses, a kind of typicl residentail allyes. Now these alleys have become the paradise for creative studios, art galleries and all kinds of bars, pubs, and eateries.
Tianzifang is regarded as the "Second Xintiandi" (Xintiandi), but it has many characteristics of its own. Tianzifang is still inhabited by the local residents. There are over 40 artist shops, over 20 studios in this area. Tianzifang presents you the aspect of amiability hospitality and booming in Shanghai.
You will be amazed by the abyrinth of the alleys in Tianzifang. Going through the maze, you will find numerous workshops, studios, tea houses, open-air eateries, cafes and artist products. You will hate to leave Tianzifang, a place of nostalgia.
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Tianzifang Travel Tips
1. You won't have to take your money, but you must take your camera.
2. Tianzifang has convenient transportation with lots of choices for eating and shopping.
3. Apart from commercial buildings, there are still many private houses. Please respect their privacy.
4. Some shops, artist products, or even storefronts, are not allowed for photo taking.
5. Actually there are many shops in and around Tianzifang. It is hard to see one by one. Just having good preparation and see them selectively.
6. Tianzifang is free of charge and open all year around.
How to get there
Public Bus: Bus 24, Bus 96 (from West Jianguo Road); Bus 17, 41, 146 and 786 (from South Shaanxi Road); Bus 869, 968, 932, 786,933 and 36 (from South Chongqing Rod) Metro: Take Metro Line 9 and get off at Dapuqiao (浦桥站) and exit from Exit 1.
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