Shikumen

In the past, the most representative residential buildings in Shanghai had stone door frames and wooden doors.

The feeling of 798, commercialization, why is this model the same across the country?

I went to the Shiku Museum, which is an old house with old furnishings and room settings. It reflects the old characteristics of Shanghai, but it is not recommended for people from other places to go there specifically, as it is not very interesting.

Many people don’t know that Shikumen is also one of the unique things of old Shanghai, but unfortunately it is becoming less and less common now.

It's not in Lane 96, Shaoxing Road, it's just a residential building, okay? Please write a post about this most important location, okay? It's a waste of time.

It's quite unique and there are a lot of people. You can just wander around.

The unique regional folk culture buildings in Shanghai are equivalent to the archways and alleys in the imperial capital.

The Shikumen at Lane 96, Shaoxing Road is one of the best-preserved Shikumen houses in Shanghai. Many movies and TV series depicting old Shanghai like to come here for location shooting. The residents here have all seen the world, and are not surprised to see people running around in the alley with cameras or video cameras. They look calm and composed, as if the cultural atmosphere of Shaoxing Road has seeped into their bones.

Shikumen is a microcosm of Shanghai society. Over the long years, Shanghai citizens have toiled here, revolutionaries have carried out secret activities here, and literati, scholars, and artists have conceived their works here.

Like the Siheyuan in Beijing, it is a residential building with unique nostalgia and the most Shanghai characteristics.

It would be more accurate to say that Shikumen is a type of building rather than a place. It is a hybrid old-fashioned building that blends Western architectural culture with the characteristics of traditional Chinese dwellings. It is a residential building with Chinese characteristics.



Generally, old alleys are Shikumen buildings. This style of architecture originated during the Taiping Rebellion. The war at that time forced wealthy people, wealthy people, and officials in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas to move their families into the concessions to seek refuge. Foreign real estate developers took the opportunity to build a large number of houses.



In the 1920s and 1930s, the "enclosed" style remained the dominant residential style in Shanghai, but the emphasis on carving was replaced by simplicity. Multiple entrances were replaced by single entrances, and the Shikumen architecture, a fusion of Chinese and Western styles, emerged. Drawing heavily from the residential styles of the Jiangnan region, it used stone door frames and thick, black-painted wood for the doors, earning it the name "Shikumen."



There are very few Shikumen buildings left in Tianzifang. The ones that remain are relatively intact or endorsed by celebrities. The overall feeling is okay, except that the streets are a bit cramped.

The most Shanghai-style residential buildings can be seen in the streets and alleys of the old city.

Shikumen is a lane built by foreigners in the concession. It is very cramped and the living conditions are poor. It is the historical style of Shanghai before liberation. The renovation of Tianzifang and other places has been very successful, but not many people still live there. People are looking forward to the renovation of the old city.

A must-see when visiting old Shanghai is the Shikumen (Shikumen) houses. Shikumen are Shanghai's most iconic residential buildings, often considered a symbol of Shanghai's modern urban civilization. Many of these old Shikumen houses can be found in Xintiandi, Zizhong Road, and Tianzifang.

Typical buildings in old Shanghai alleys, with a strong sense of nostalgia.

Shikumen Museum is located on Xintiandi Street

Tickets are 20 yuan per adult, and there is a discount for groups, 17 yuan per person.

There are many private collections inside, you can come and have a look.

The Shikumen Museum charges 20 yuan per adult, and there are discounts for groups, about 17 yuan per person. There are all kinds of strange and weird things in it, which are worth a visit.

Curling smoke from cooking fires, busy streets, crowded Shikumen houses, all kinds of hawking sounds, xiaolongbao, wontons, the Four Great King Kongs... pedestrians in bright clothes, hurriedly carrying breakfast.

Many celebrities have lived in the Shikumen area in the past, and the buildings have maintained their old appearance.

I bought a ticket to visit the Shikumen houses where the old Shanghainese lived. The structure and layout of these houses are typical of the wealthy, so you can imagine how crowded ordinary households were. The refined lifestyle of the locals seemed typical of the Republican era.

There are many old buildings in Shanghai's city center, and there are also special protection groups. You can accidentally come across them in Shanghai.

This cluster of traditional Shanghai Shikumen buildings is brimming with trendy restaurants and bars, offering cuisine and wines from around the world. The small neighborhood offers outdoor seating throughout, and live bands often perform, giving you the illusion of being in Europe. Much like the city of Shanghai, it feels like a city that preserves its history while blending diverse international influences—and the Shikumen architecture itself is a symbol of Shanghainese culture!

It was still under renovation when I went there so I couldn't see it.

In Beijing, it is called Hutong. When you come to Shanghai, you must see Shikumen, a typical old Shanghai residential building.

Wandering through the maze-like alleys, you'll stumble upon one unique shop after another, along with art studios. From teahouses and restaurants to cultural and creative products, home furnishings, and handicrafts, there's truly a wide variety of offerings. Here, you can deeply experience the rich cultural atmosphere hidden within the city.

Shikumen is a true fusion of Chinese and Western styles. Western architecture, Jiangnan folk houses and Hui style architecture are integrated together to form the Shikumen we see today.

These old buildings are well-preserved and maintained, and several cultural and artistic institutions are located here, adding to the cultural atmosphere. Like Beijing's hutongs, they have become one of China's most distinctive residential architectures. Shikumen (Shikumen) are ancient buildings with Shanghai's history. These lilongs are becoming increasingly rare in Shanghai, with examples like Tianzifang and Bugaoli.

There are still many typical old Shikumen buildings in Shanghai. Tianzifang has incorporated cultural atmosphere into the transformation of the square, which is the rebirth of the old Shikumen. New life is what people yearn for, and beauty is what people expect. In addition, those high-rise buildings, luxury shopping malls and elegant concert halls are all sought after by people. Even retro is a fashion. Western culture has penetrated into people's daily life.

Not every city has unique memories. Shikumen is a very important and unique business card of Shanghai.

The Shikumen's blue-brick walkways, the red and green brick walls, the heavy black-lacquered gates, and the lintels carved with Baroque-style scrollwork edifices evoke a nostalgic feeling, making it a perfect spot for a bike ride. At night, Xintiandi takes on a unique charm, showcasing Shanghai's artistic and bourgeois side.

Shanghai's "Shikumen" (literally, "Shikumen"), like the traditional courtyard houses of Beijing, are traditional local residential buildings with a history of over a century. They were the alleyways where Shanghainese people lived in their early years, earning their name from the stone doorframes used for their gates. As history progressed, the narrow alleys gradually gave way to high-rises, and Shikumen structures became increasingly rare. However, as their numbers dwindled, Shanghainese recognized their value, using them to showcase the unique characteristics of Shanghainese culture and develop a new lifestyle. In recent years, these ancient Shikumen houses have been transformed into modern living spaces. Many Shikumen buildings, located south of Huaihai Road, along Madang Road and Huangpi South Road, have been redesigned and renovated into the unique "Shanghai Xintiandi." While the interiors, aside from the exterior, are thoroughly modernized, the prices are still quite high. However, strolling around and soaking up the relaxing atmosphere and relaxed mood is still quite enjoyable.

The real old Shikumen is no longer just a kind of building, just like the old Beijing mixed courtyards are not just the courtyards themselves, but more of a deep memory of an era, reflecting the unique "culture" that has been slowly developed through the daily lives of neighbors.

Nice place to go once you visit,

It is a very Shanghai-style building, it is worth experiencing

Shanghai has a unique architectural style, mainly found in old urban areas such as Huangpu and Jing'an. The buildings are mainly composed of a patio, front wing, back wing, pavilion, and attic. The skylights (dormer windows) in the attic, seen from above, are very Shanghai-style.

There is a free entrance to the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and next door is the Lu Xun Memorial Hall and the newly renovated Shikumen building in Xintiandi.

The address marked as Changde Road in Jing'an District is incorrect. It should be inside the old wharf at No. 505 Zhongshan South Road.

Shanghai's characteristic Shikumen can also be seen in Tianzifang.

Shanghai Shikumen is divided into many levels. For example, the old French Concession is relatively high-end. The site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China is located in the French Concession.

Shikumen is a symbol of Shanghai. When you arrive in Shanghai, you must see the authentic Shikumen buildings and feel the flavor of old Shanghai.

Shikumen, find the taste of old Shanghai! Every alley has its own story, but it's a pity that they have lost their vitality now!

Is anyone going on Saturday? I'm a girl from out of town, looking for someone to go with me

The original flavor of the life of the native residents of old Shanghai, every bit of it is a childhood memory.

It feels like old Shanghai. I went there to find the Café de Café.

Walking in the Shikumen houses of Xintiandi, every brick and tile of the exterior bears the marks of the past. The interiors of these Shikumen houses are either high-end restaurants, trendy new stores, or brand-name clothing. In short, the past and the present are integrated into the blood of Xintiandi.

Shanghai's Shikumen (Shikumen) districts are divided into many levels. For example, those in the former French Concession were more upscale, and the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was located there. It seems that dating back then was born in the city's most fashionable areas. Shanghai's bars are also perhaps the most quintessentially Shanghainese, sophisticated and sophisticated.

You can see the old alleys and Shikumen in Shanghai. Although there are residents living there, the commercial atmosphere is very strong. It reminds me of Nanluoguxiang in the imperial capital. It is famous, but if you really go there, you can only watch people. If you have never been there, you can take a short walk. The most intuitive feeling is that there are shops selling vanishing cream everywhere.

There's free admission to the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, so I went inside to explore the newly renovated Shikumen building next door to the Luxun Memorial Hall in Xintiandi. The highlight is the Shikumen House Museum. It displays exquisite Shanghainese rooms. Doesn't that embroidered, lacey silk pillowcase look so familiar? I remember it from when I was very young. Outside, I was in the trendy, modern commercial district. A group of Koreans were posing around the statue, striking all sorts of poses...

My grandmother and her whole family lived here. I also lived in a house like this for a few months when I was 6 years old.

Most of the buildings in the south are modern buildings, while most of the buildings in the north are old Shikumen buildings.

The Shikumen building complex retains the brick walls and roof tiles of the past. Walking through Xintiandi is like stepping back in time, as if you are in the Shanghai of the 1920s and 1930s. The unique Shanghai culture atmosphere is everywhere.

I had breakfast in Xintiandi. I ordered an American breakfast and a salad. The freshly squeezed carrot and orange juice was delicious! Beili is not very big, but the Shikumen buildings have a deep appeal to me. I took photos as I walked.

It's also quite suitable for taking photos. There are so many special buildings like this in Shanghai.

Shikumen, a famous building in Shanghai, is a must-see.

Shikumen, where Chinese and Western architectures blend together. The shadow puppet show is similar to the small cameras we played with when we were young. Pressing the shutter button changes the scenery picture. The dough figurines in the window are graceful and lifelike. The figures of old Shanghai women are more curvaceous and gentle in the cheongsam. Cheongsam is the soul of southern clothing. This tree is full of golden

The characteristics of Shanghai and the life of old residents are interesting to watch!

The area is full of literary and artistic atmosphere, with galleries, photography exhibitions, pottery museums, various creative shops, visual arts, Shikumen buildings... It is like a small art fair.

Shikumen is one of the must-see places in Shanghai. We didn't have time to go there during the day and it was already dark at 6 o'clock. Of course, it is not as beautiful at night as during the day.

The navigation location is wrong. I went to a place that was not Shikumen. There is an 888 show and a small creative block.

Going to this well-preserved Shikumen to take photos or black and white photos is especially easy to produce great photos. It has a lot of humanities, art, and history.

If you see Shikumen in Tianzifang and Xintiandi, you can search its history on Baidu to learn more about it.

The main attraction is the architecture, especially the door lintels, which combine Chinese and Western influences. The alleys are also interconnected, with many restaurants and bars. It's a great place for street photography.

Shikumen (Shikumen) is a new type of architecture that blends Western culture with traditional Han Chinese dwellings. It is the most distinctive residential building in Shanghai. Shanghai's old alleyways are typically Shikumen-style. Its origins date back to the Taiping Rebellion. The war forced wealthy merchants, landlords, and officials from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces to seek refuge in the foreign concessions, where foreign real estate developers seized the opportunity to build large numbers of residential buildings. In the 1920s and 1930s, enclosure remained a key feature of Shanghai residences, but the emphasis on carvings faded in favor of simplicity. Multiple entrances were replaced by single entrances, giving rise to the Shikumen, a blend of Chinese and Western styles. This architectural style heavily incorporates the styles of Han Chinese dwellings in the Jiangnan region, with stone door frames and thick, black-lacquered wood panels, earning the name "Shikumen."

A petty bourgeoisie street ~ It will be more beautiful at night.

A small market with a lot of flavor and atmosphere, where you can find whatever you want and satisfy your wish list.

Old houses with Shanghai characteristics ~ Old Shanghainese people all grew up in the old alleys Shikumen ~ Tourists and friends, if you have the opportunity, you must go to see Shikumen buildings. Houses in Shanghai in the last century were like this ~ There are not many now. The site of the First Congress of the Communist Party of China is a Shikumen

It’s a very stylish old house. I wonder who lives there now.

This type of building is a residential building in old Shanghai. It is said that Lane 96, Shaoxing Road is one of the most well-preserved Shikumen houses in Shanghai.

The most distinctive old building in Shanghai. A good place to learn about Shanghai culture.

The most representative building in Shanghai

Shimenku. An old residential area in Shanghai, you can feel the flavor of old Shanghai residential areas, with long and narrow corridors, clothes hanging outside the windows, and elderly people enjoying the cool air downstairs. It is really charming. However, the area has also started to be renovated, and many old houses have been demolished. It’s a pity. If you like old neighborhoods, hurry up and take a look.

A unique local architectural form in Shanghai.

Shikumen is to Shanghai what old hutongs are to Beijing. Most of the Shikumen houses in the central city have been demolished or relocated, and their former glory is gone. However, some still retain their original flavor.

Shikumen is a new type of building that combines Western culture with the characteristics of traditional Han Chinese dwellings. It is the most Shanghai-style residential building.

Shikumen is a new type of building that combines Western culture with the characteristics of traditional Han Chinese houses. It is the most Shanghai-style residential building.

Shanghai's typical and exclusive architectural style is still preserved in Xuhui, Jing'an and other places.

Inspired by British townhouses, classic old Shanghai architecture, popular places such as Xintiandi and Tianzifang were renovated from Shikumen alleys.