1933 Laochangfang

1933 Old Market Square, a unique creative park converted from a slaughterhouse, frequently hosts performances, fashion shows, and more, making it a hub for the arts. The building blends Eastern and Western influences, with a square exterior and round interior, crisscrossing covered bridges, ingenious design, and breathtaking spaces, creating a maze-like effect. Wandering through it slowly, each step is filled with uncertainty and small surprises. I can't help but imagine the slaughtering of animals, which must have been a very urban experience.

I only learned about 1933 Laochangfang after watching the TV series "Tiny Times." I hadn't imagined it was once a slaughterhouse. The introduction to the site says it cost a fortune to build, using imported British concrete with a hollow space between the two walls. Today, the building looks incredibly artistic, reminiscent of an ancient Roman basilica. It's become a photographer's paradise. Today, Laochangfang is a fashionable, hipster, and artistic gathering place.

Laochangfang is indeed a great place for photos. Its unique design and simple gray color are the perfect backdrop for your photos. Here, you are the focus.

Even a breath of white air exhaled in Laochangfang seems to be able to become an elegant painting.

The 1933 Micro Theater broadcasts some dramas from time to time. If you are interested, you may stop and take a look.

Adjacent to it is the Peninsula Bay Creative Park, which is also full of literary and artistic atmosphere.

1933 has become a workplace, with many workshops here. It was once a slaughterhouse, but it's like a maze, winding around and around. After a while, I couldn't figure out where I was. I'd just walked up one staircase to a floor, then circled around again, only to find myself inexplicably back again. Then I'd take another staircase and find myself in another place. My boyfriend said, "Why is it so complicated to just kill a pig?" God knows.

1933 is really suitable for taking pictures, but the 50mm fixed-focus lens cannot capture the overall effect, and it seems that winter is not a suitable season for taking pictures. The clothes are bloated and the colors are not eye-catching. 1933 is the color of reinforced concrete. If you wear a bright red skirt to take pictures here, it will definitely be very eye-catching.

There are cultural and creative parks all over the world, not just 798 in Beijing

More than just Huashan 1914 in Taipei

There are at least ten in Shanghai, such as Hongfang

For example, M50

For example, this 1933 Laochangfang; No. 611, Liyang Road, Hongkou District (021) 68881933

There is also the Sihang Warehouse and the 1876 Old Station Creative Park.

1933 Laochangfang was originally the slaughterhouse of the Shanghai Municipal Council. In 1933, the Shanghai Municipal Council Pharmaceutical Factory, funded by the Municipal Council and designed by the renowned British architect Balfours and built by a renowned Chinese construction company at the time, was officially completed on Shajing Road in Shanghai's Hongkou District. The building has a floor area of approximately 31,700 square meters, five floors, and a reinforced concrete structure.

In the sweltering August, I exhausted myself and finally found the longed-for black and gray world, but I missed the most beautiful light and shadow in the afterglow of the sunset. I could only explore the mysterious and ever-changing 1933 in the night.

Designed by the famous British designer Balfours and built by China's well-known construction contractor at the time, the Shanghai Municipal Council Pharmaceutical Factory was officially completed on Shajing Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai.

Very unique and worth a visit

Good news for those who like the style of Shanghai's old houses

1933 Laochangfang, similar to Beijing's 798 Art District, is a unique creative park renovated from a former slaughterhouse. Four buildings, located in the east, south, west, and north, form a square factory complex connected by a staircase to a 24-sided main building in the center. It now houses studios of all sizes, startups, art galleries, and cafes. The square exterior and round interior structure, along with the crisscrossing corridors and bridges, create a maze-like effect.

It is a unique creative park transformed from a slaughterhouse. The square factory area surrounded by four buildings in the east, south, west and north is connected to the 24-sided main building in the middle by stairs.

It's very fresh and clean, and it's also very suitable for taking photos with your girlfriend. The design inside is very full, and there are many people taking photos inside. I personally recommend going there in the afternoon for more comfortable photos. It's also very cool in this season.

During the Qingming Festival, when other scenic spots are already crowded (such as Tianzifang), Laochangfang still looks like an undiscovered girl from the last century, so beautiful that it is beyond description.

Especially suitable for taking pictures and I also met two cute kittens

The building is very distinctive, especially the covered bridge space inside, which has a strong sense of layering; it is a very good place for taking photos and travel photography.

Originally a slaughterhouse, it was later transformed into a commercial destination integrating leisure, dining, entertainment, and exhibitions. An entire afternoon could be spent simply snapping photos there. The Running Man show, which featured two episodes here, further boosted its popularity.

1933 Laochangfang was originally the slaughterhouse of the Shanghai Municipal Council. In 1933, the Shanghai Municipal Council Pharmaceutical Factory, funded by the Municipal Council and designed by the renowned British architect Balfours and built by a prominent Chinese construction company at the time, was officially completed on Shajing Road in Shanghai's Hongkou District. Now, it has undergone a remarkable transformation!

The architectural style is simple and heavy. It is obviously made of a pile of dark cement, but the more you look at it, the more tasteful and charming it becomes.

The architectural structure is unique and the rules behind it are hard to understand. It is like walking in a maze, with every step full of unknowns and little surprises.

But, it used to be a slaughterhouse.

933 Old Market Square was originally the slaughterhouse of the Shanghai Municipal Council. It was built in 1933 with funds from the Municipal Council and designed by the famous British architect Balfour. Even at that time, there were only three slaughterhouses of this scale in the world, and 1933 Old Market Square is the only one that still exists intact.

The building's internal vertical circulation is particularly dense, and according to regulations, it's unnecessary to have so many staircases. It's clear that it was once a slaughterhouse for wealthy families. However, because various vertical circulation routes, such as ramps and spiral staircases, cannot be used as evacuation routes, the renovation also required the installation of additional staircases that meet evacuation requirements.

This scene appeared in the movie Tiny Times and I can never forget it. It is also a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities, so I think it is worth a visit.

It's a stunning scenic spot, very suitable for taking photos on a sunny day.

A great place to take photos, you can create a lot of beautiful poses and take fashion photos, but my skills are limited, so I only took tourist photos! There are also shops inside, which is quite interesting!

It's all this kind of concrete structure, very layered and heavy.

It feels like a European castle

A very creative attraction worth a visit.

1933 Old Market Square, formerly the slaughterhouse of the Shanghai Municipal Council, has been transformed into a creative industry cluster, retaining its original structural system and spatial relationships. Its historical background and architectural characteristics imbue it with a unique charm. This building, witnessing the transformation of a derelict industrial factory, is experiencing a resurgence in this era of artistic awakening. Built in 1933, it boasts a unique spatial layout: a square exterior and a circular interior. Four buildings, located to the east, west, and north, form a rectangular factory area connected by a staircase to a 24-sided main building in the center. The building's staggered heights and winding corridors create a sophisticated, yet clearly organized, maze-like design. The processing workshops utilize "beamless floor slabs," a cutting-edge technology at the time. As a hub for fashion performances, exhibitions, trade, design, services, consumption, and leisure in Shanghai, it leverages tourism to drive regional economic development. Integrating with the transformation of North Bund in Hongkou District, it has become a distinctive regional tourism destination and a key hub for accommodation, travel, and consumption for World Expo visitors.

The gorgeous transformation from a slaughterhouse to a photo spot, the building itself is quite distinctive. Most people come here to take photos and find the black and white tones very suitable.

The buildings are very distinctive, and the concrete and steel bars give people a very nice feeling. It is a holy place for taking photos.

This is a popular photo spot.

I thought it was just a dilapidated abandoned building, but it turned out to be a business district.

There are various studios, cafes, restaurants and grocery stores inside.

It should be quite nice when there are fewer people.

Laochangfang is probably best known for the filming of the TV series "Tiny Times." It was once a slaughterhouse, and while it retains its original structure and has been converted into shops, its eerie atmosphere hasn't diminished in the slightest with the passage of time. If you have time, you can stroll around inside; it's quite unique. The nearest metro station is Hailun Road, about a ten-minute walk away. The scenery along the way is also very pleasant. Honestly, if Shenzhen had autumn and the weather was this comfortable, I'd be eager to walk outside every day and bask in the sun.

The first thing that came to mind after entering was not anything else but an exclamation of "Wow". This place is really special, like a time-travel machine that connects the past and the present. Although its structure is not enclosed, the lighting on the lower floors is not particularly good. The dim light combined with the original slaughterhouse structure makes it a bit cooler.

In addition to the intricate corridors inside, there are also many hidden small corridors inside Laochangfang. Sometimes when you pass by inadvertently, you will suddenly find someone squatting there taking pictures. You will be really scared and feel like you are exploring in the ruins.

Shanghai 1933 Old Market Square: A Magnificent Transformation into an Art Center

It is a place that is not competitive, grand but not ostentatious, and stands quietly on an unknown road called Shajing Road. It is the 1933 Laochangfang. It was built in 1933 and was unique in Shanghai a hundred years ago.

Now it has developed into a gathering place for creative industries. In the eyes of photographers, it is full of creativity and culture. Every brick, tile, object and scene that comes into view is a surprise, just like the Suzhou gardens, where there are ten scenes in one step. Walking here, even breathing becomes relaxed and comfortable.

1933 Laochangfang, when you walk into it, you will feel that it is a postmodern building full of artistic temperament.

Climbing up to the rooftop, you can take in the scenery all around. Everything around seems to be built around Laochangfang, and even the styles are so similar and harmonious.

I had heard about this place online before, so I was really looking forward to it. I felt great when I went there, and I wanted to visit all the places inside, but I didn’t have enough time. If I had enough, I could really stay there for a whole day.

The unique design was both stunning and terrifying. There were very few people there that day, yet the space inside was so large and the floors so high.

The intricate staircases and reinforced concrete structures made me feel like I was in a maze, giving me a visually stimulating feeling similar to that of a level-up game. It was quite exciting!

I climbed to the top of the building and the view was spectacular!

There is a postmodern building behind and an old factory building in front. There is no sense of disobedience.

Studios, startups, art galleries, and more, big and small, along with a group of independent young people, are creating and maintaining a world order that belongs to them. It's beautiful.

1933 Old Market Square is the former slaughterhouse of the Shanghai Municipal Council. Designed by British architect Balfours in 1933, it was funded by the Municipal Council at a cost of over 3.3 million silver dollars. The approximately 31,700 square meters of the slaughterhouse were entirely constructed using imported British concrete. At the time, there were only three slaughterhouses of this size in the world, and 1933 Old Market Square is the only one that remains intact; the others are nowhere to be found. A great place for taking photos.

It's like being in a maze, but you'll always find the exit. The feeling you get when you walk in can be described as chilly, but when you reach the various spiral staircases outside, you'll have a different feeling.

Contrary to our expectations, taking photos here is not so easy. What we see is an intricate spiral staircase and covered bridge, but the camera doesn't capture the striking lines of reality. The four of us wandered around for ages, snapping photos from top to bottom, left to right, and back to front. It was a real test of photographers' skills... The steps are also quite steep, making it a bit daunting, requiring careful attention at every step. There are signs next to the cattle path and the confinement room, and I can almost imagine this place once being a slaughterhouse...

After exiting the subway station, I started walking along Xinjia Road and slowly recalled my childhood. In fact, when I finally finished walking along 1933, I liked the various natural street scenes and clothes drying racks with underwear hanging on them.

The first floor of Laochangfang offers a Starbucks coffee shop and an escape room. Floors 1-3 of the central circle house the original butchering workshops. The three floors of the central garden are connected by an X-shaped logistics staircase and a steeply curved French staircase. These three floors are dedicated to creative activities, including a pole dancing school, a creative cafe, and a pet cafe—a truly eye-opening experience. The fourth floor houses the Huazhi Garden Aesthetics Gallery, a venue for afternoon tea, but its charm is overshadowed by the absence of a hanging garden. This hanging garden is now locked by a large iron lock, a truly heartbreaking sight, yet one that cannot be rectified.

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I want to keep your beauty, 19Ⅲ.

The former slaughterhouse has been converted into an office space, with shops on the ground floor and studios upstairs. It wasn't crowded, but the gray building was perfect for photos. Before leaving, we spotted a pop-up beauty store on the ground floor and quickly checked it out. They even gave us a bunch of samples—we were so lucky!

I saw a picture of 1933 Old Market on Baidu and was captivated by its maze-like layout. What many of us today don't realize is that 1933 Old Market was once a bloody slaughterhouse, a place of the undead. This piqued my curiosity and made me hope to visit it someday. It's still quite popular on weekends, with arty young people enjoying guitar performances, couples on dates, and friends taking photos. It's a haven for photography enthusiasts.

It is also the venue where many programs have been recorded. The first is the recording venue for the name tag tearing segment in the recently popular "Running Man".

The design of Niudao is OK. It's not a big place. There are some western restaurants like Starbucks downstairs, as well as an escape room. Many of the shops are not open yet.

Similar to Chengdu’s East District Music Park, if I’m not mistaken, it should be converted from an old factory?

I like this simple and rough reinforced concrete feeling.

The former Shanghai Municipal Council slaughterhouse, with its historical background and architectural features, has a unique charm. Its corridors are quite distinctive, and many online streamers and their teams create there, while veteran photographers also take photos of themselves as influencers.

Here, maybe you can find an encounter.

The intricate stone staircases inside are like a spider web.

There are not many buildings of this style. It is like a maze, but you can always find a way out.

This used to be a slaughterhouse, but now it's been transformed into a creative park with an artistic flair. It's a bit like Beijing's 798 Art District. Even the Running Man show "Extreme Challenge" has been here.

I was originally planning to look for the Red House Dance Studio in Shanghai after shopping, but later I found out it was right here. I saw the sign on the second floor and was about to start dancing. It was time to add an item to my list to participate in a CAMP.

1933 Laochangfang was converted from a slaughterhouse. It is probably not very mature at the moment and there are not many businesses here. The architecture here gives people a sense of beautiful lines and is very suitable for taking photos. There are not many people here. It is easy to find it by taking Metro Line 10 and getting off at Hailun Road Station and following the navigation. If you don’t want to walk, you can ride a shared bicycle.

It used to be a slaughterhouse

Not many people come here

Most of them come to experience the creative park

Some architectural designs

This place is far away from the city center, covers a small area, and has few tourists, but it has a strong artistic atmosphere. Perhaps only in such a quiet and leisurely environment can good artistic creations be born.

1933 Laochangfang was originally the slaughterhouse of the Shanghai Municipal Council. In 1933, the Shanghai Municipal Council Pharmaceutical Factory, funded by the Municipal Council and designed by the renowned British architect Balfours and built by a renowned Chinese construction company at the time, was officially completed on Shajing Road in Shanghai's Hongkou District. The building has a floor area of approximately 31,700 square meters, five floors, and a reinforced concrete structure.

Different seasons, different times of day, and different angles offer a unique experience of the 1933 Old Factory. The building boasts a unique spatial layout: a square factory complex surrounded by four buildings in the east, south, west, and north is connected to a 24-sided main building in the center by stairs. The square-shaped exterior and circular interior, the crisscrossing covered bridges, spiral staircases, and umbrella-shaped columns create a maze-like effect, offering endless surprises. The highlight of the 1933 Old Factory is the aerial stage on the fourth floor, located in the central circle of the main building. The 8-meter-high stage, with a 600-square-meter area suspended in the air, is constructed entirely of tempered glass, creating a dazzling, transparent experience. The glass floor is visible from the fourth floor all the way down to the first floor. Such a large expanse of suspended glass made my first step cautious, but afterward, I was completely overjoyed like a child (haha, I guess I'm crazy). After being transformed into a creative industry cluster, the site has retained its original structural system and spatial relationships, endowed with a unique charm due to its historical background and architectural characteristics. Witness the transformation of a derelict industrial plant, revitalized in this era of artistic awakening. Compared to bustling destinations like Xintiandi and Tianzifang, this area feels rather deserted. Find a sunny day and experience its charm by strolling through its covered bridges, spiral staircases, and aerial theater.

1933 is like the hotel in "The Shining." When I went there, there were many children playing and wandering through the maze of corridors and staircases. But I felt like I was walking over the carcasses and cries of animals. No one cares about its past anymore, and the blood and stench have long been washed away by time, just like the bodies and blood of the Indians have been buried beneath history and beneath the hotel.

Interestingly, the cafe clerk told me that there is a Jewish Memorial not far away.

  

It looks like there are many startup companies and cafes in 1933. It has a very unique architecture. There is a room at the front that is being renovated. It is very similar to the dance room in a spy movie starring Sun Honglei. It must look very beautiful when the sunlight shines in.

Because the building is winding, even though there are many people taking pictures, you can still take pictures without people. I also saw a cool girl taking pictures of Taobao models.

Transportation: Take Metro Line 10, Hailun Road Station, Exit 5, and walk 700 meters

Many people know about 1933 probably because of the Tiny Times. In fact, this place was originally a slaughterhouse. It’s surprising, isn’t it, that a slaughterhouse has such a unique look and looks particularly beautiful in photos.

There are countless stairs and slopes, which also allows you to take photos from endless angles. Each photo is a new one belonging to you in 1933.

Its architecture is quite unique. It is said to be a former slaughterhouse, and was the filming location for the fashion show in Tiny Times 1. It is OK to go there for taking pictures, nothing else.

I really like this kind of old building, which feels like it has been through a lot of stories. Especially with the historical background of a slaughterhouse and the dim yellow lighting, it feels like a horror museum. If it could be converted into a haunted house, I might really fall in love with it.

Photo Tips: The slaughterhouse is quite rough, and the colors are all earth tones, so my bestie and I chose white gauze skirts at the same time. White gauze skirts will not be too out of place no matter where you go, but I think you can wear a black skirt here, and it is also very good for taking cool photos.

Funded by the Shanghai Municipal Council in 1933, the building was designed by British architect Balfour and constructed by Yu Hongji, one of Shanghai's three largest construction companies at the time. The building is designed in the Roman basilica style, with a square exterior and a round interior, reflecting the traditional Chinese concept of "the sky is round and the earth is square."

It's a very unique building, I've never been here before.

This is a unique creative park transformed from a slaughterhouse, where drama performances, fashion shows, etc. are often held, and it is an art gathering place.

The entire building combines Eastern and Western features, with a square exterior and round interior, and crisscrossing corridors and bridges, creating a maze-like effect.

With its unique design and stunning space, it has also hosted large-scale commercial events such as the Ferrari F1 Party and the 50th anniversary celebration of Rado.

This is also the filming location of "Tiny Times". When the weather is good, you can see many newlyweds taking wedding photos here.

1933 Old Market Square was the venue for the fashion show in "Tiny Times 1" and also the location for the name tag tearing event in the seventh episode of "Running Man Season 1"!!!

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1933 Old Market Square, formerly a slaughterhouse, was later renovated and became famous after being used as a filming location for the TV series "Tiny Times." It's a relatively off-the-beaten-path attraction, perfect for photos. I'm not particularly fond of it, but it's a much better choice than visiting the City God Temple or Yu Garden. Design students will definitely enjoy it.

1933 Old Market Square—located at 611 Liyang Road, Hongkou District, northeast of downtown Shanghai—was built in 1933 as a slaughterhouse. The concrete structure, square on the outside and round on the inside, features beamless floors, umbrella-shaped columns, a covered bridge, a spiral staircase, and a cattle track. It's quite shady inside. In 2008, it was converted into a creative park and is now a trendy new destination for tourism, leisure, cultural creativity, performances, parties, banquets, and celebrations. It's a great place for taking photos. It's a 3A scenic spot and free of charge.

It is said to be a must-visit place for literary youth

It used to be a slaughterhouse in Shanghai, designed by British designer Balfours. Now it is full of creative shops. Tiny Times was also filmed there. But I am not interested in either the movie or the tourist attraction.

This is a popular photo spot, open after 9:00 AM and free to visit. Don't go too early. It's perfect for a morning visit, so we chose to stay near it. It's convenient for waking up early and heading there. The morning sun, streaming into Laochangfang, creates an indescribable feeling, perhaps a kind of simple beauty.

Every corner comes alive under the sunlight. A pot of flowers, a wall, a ray of sunshine—that's all. Inside 1933, the chaotic, intertwined lines appear perfectly arranged. It's like being in a maze. It feels like an escape room (though I haven't played it before), but it's like a puzzle.

It's a great place to take cool photos. There aren't many people there on weekends, probably because of the unique architectural structure.

The building is unique and worth a visit. Have a drink and take photos.

The predecessor of 1933 Laochangfang was a slaughterhouse. Its greatest charm lies in its unique architectural style. The covered bridges and spiral staircases crisscross like a maze. It is a great place for taking photos. Many photography enthusiasts come here to take bigger blockbusters.

1933 Laoyangfang is a great place for photos, exceeding my expectations. There aren't many tourists, and the place is filled with studios and delicious food. There's a rooftop garden perfect for chatting with friends.

The slaughterhouse was transformed into a park, and now it should be a commercial area. It is a very interesting place. Urban planning should not just be about getting rid of the old, but also about integrating history with the modern.

My first time in this area, I went to see a play at the Fulai Micro Theater thanks to my mom's help. Before that, I took a stroll through Laochangfang. Honestly, I don't think transportation is very convenient here. Although it's a converted factory, it's still quite artistic and has lots of shops. I'd definitely come back next time to explore. There are a few bars nearby that look pretty good. Carpooling home at night is quite cheap...

#Searching for lost history#

I saw it by chance online

The past and present of 1933 Laochangfang,

So on the third day of the New Year,

Come here because of its reputation,

Just for a glimpse of beauty

It is suitable for taking photos. There are small shops inside.

1933 Old Market Square is the place I'm most looking forward to. Formerly a slaughterhouse, it's now been transformed into a fashion and creative design center. Its architecture blends Eastern and Western influences, with the overall building reflecting the ancient Roman basilica style. Its basic structure, with a square exterior and a round interior, embodies the traditional Chinese feng shui concept of "round heaven and square earth." From the rooftop terrace, the intricate walkways, with their flowing lines and rugged materials, resemble a maze. Inside, the tall umbrella-shaped columns, the varied covered bridges, the floor-to-ceiling lattice windows, the steeply curved spiral staircase, and the cattle tracks from the slaughterhouse era are all worth seeing.

The 1933 Laochangfang architecture blends Eastern and Western influences. Its overall design reflects the ancient Roman basilica style, while its basic structure, square outside and round inside, embodies the traditional Chinese feng shui concept of "the sky is round and the earth is square." The endless play of light, shadow, and space creates a unique architectural wonder.



Laochangfang was originally the slaughterhouse of the Shanghai Municipal Council. In 1933, the Shanghai Municipal Council Pharmaceutical Factory was officially completed on Shajing Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, with funding from the Municipal Council, design by the famous British designer Balfours, and construction by China's well-known construction contractor at the time.

The unique architectural style inside was built to better facilitate slaughtering of animals. It is divided into cattle paths and human paths, so some roads are bumpy, which are actually for cattle to walk on.

Many girls come here to take pictures, and some are fully equipped with tripods, fill lights, reflectors and so on.

It's relatively empty inside, with a few restaurants, art shops, and fitness centers. The building outlines are good, making it suitable for taking photos.

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It used to be a cattle slaughterhouse, but now it has been transformed into a gathering place for art and literature.