Rendezvous with Scenery in Changning
When speaking of Changning, the followingsentence is always the style of the west area. The west area has been regardedas geographic epitome which demonstrates the spirit and living style ofShanghai. Here, legends hidden in the depth of architectures are readable; varioussizes of stores dotted along the streets can be used for time killing; lakesand pines in the deep of gardens are also the best witness of the past time. Now,let’s enter the audio version ofTourGuide of Changningjointly presented by TimeOut Shanghai and TourismAdministration of Shanghai Changning District, and interpret the most authenticShanghai stories hidden in Changning District with voice.
Xinhua Road Area, Century-long ElegantLife Circle
Known as the “first garden road”, XinhuaRoad was a part of Colombia Life Circle in Shanghai. Old dreams of countless countriesintertwine here, narrating wonderful stories and legends in the land for acentury.
Meiquan Villa
There are manyforeign-style houses in Xinhua Road, known as “the first garden road inShanghai”, but Meiquan Villa is one of the rare villas developed, designed andconstructed by Chinese, its history can be traced back to 1930s. Real estatedeveloper Wu Qida and Xi Fuquan, a first-generation architect in China, cooperatedto construct the 20 double-floor brick and wood structure garden houses.
Xinhua Villa
XinhuaVilla has two doorplates, namely Lane 211 and Lane 329, which are connectedwith each other in U shape. Have a walk inside, tranquility and openness seemto constitute a natural barrier in which trees shade the street, flowersblossom and birds sing and old architectures with styles of many countries queuerow after row, including 5 architectures of British style, 6 architectures of American,Spanish and Italian styles, just like a mini world’s architecture cluster.
Shanghai Film Art Center
It is an old brand film art centerwith a long history, can be regarded as cultural landmark of Shanghai. As thefirst five-star and largest cinema, it is undoubtedly the best place to hold variousart activities and movie premiere.
The school motto of “Profoundand Tenacious; Earnest Learning and Diligent Reflection” has inspired studentsgeneration after generation on the way to knowledge and cultivate self-moralcharacter endlessly, hold independent and freed ideas, and strive to becomestronger constantly.
Weile Park
Ranking among the most beautiful lanes ofShanghai, Weile Park also has the aura of arts and humanities. As for origin ofits nice name Weile Park, it is because street artists once set up sheds hereand made a living as a performer while most residents here were intellectualsfrom literature and art.
Xingguo Hotel
Xingguo Road is not a traditional placefor petty bourgeoisie to visit frequently. Xingguo Hotel with a large quietarea, blooms with its own brilliance silently and elegantly there. Classic onthe left and modern on the right, this five-star hotel with garden with land coverageof 70,000 square meters is divided into two worlds, the new one and the oldone. There is a new building of 16 floors with both Chinese and westernelements; internal facilities are modern and luxurious, and the large gardenfacing south maybe the ideal place for countless dreamy weddings. Building 1among the old architectures is very particular. It was the residence of ChiefRepresentative of Swire in China, whose British Palladio classicism stylebrings out simplicity and elegance after vicissitudes, and smooth lines reveal vintagebeauty.
