A day trip to Shanghai's old places to experience the old times

If you want to experience old times of Shanghai during your China tour deals, you should not miss the following places.

The 1933 Old Millfun
The 1933 Old Millfun used to the Shanghai Municipal Council Slaughter House. It was built in 1933 by an English architect. Now it has been changed into creative industrial area. Because of its historical background and architectural feature, the 1933 Old Millfun is very charming and attractive. Walking into it, you seem to enter a maze palace with galleries and bars. It is a wonderful place combining fashion and nostalgia.

Shanghai Blue Calico Museum
Leaving the 1933, your next stop of China best tours is Shanghai Blue Calico Museum. It is located on Changle Road. In old times, the road was named Pushi Road with history and story. Some influential characters once lived on this road like Wang Jingwei, Zhang Ailing and Qian Zhongshu (famous Chinese author). The houses on this road was built in the 20th century. Dating back to Qin and Han dynasty, the blue calico began to appear and broad popularity in Ming and Qing dynasties. These nets made of blue calico, the burden of head scarves, curtain and other daily necessities, the simple generosity, crisp clean colors, simple patterns Lai Code has been very popular.

Xijiao Guest House
In the afternoon, let's explore Xijiao Guest House. In 1930s, Xijiao (west suburb of Shanghai which is the must-see for your popular China tours) became the back garden of capitalists and other government officials. So many western villas were built in this area. Xijiao Guest House itself is a legend. It used to receieve the leads of China. After reform and opening up, some important presidents and emperors once lived in Xijiao Guest House.

Hengshan Cinema House
After visiting Xijiao Guest House, let's go to movies in Hengshan Cinema House. Hengshan Cinema House was the first cinema after the founding of People's Republic of China. It is reputated as "the only garden cinema house" in Shanghai. Here you can experience old Shanghai's cultural atmosphere. The cinema house uses the most advantage and modern movie equipment.

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