Paved Tianzifang alley with stone doorways, shops, potted plants and tables along the facades.

Tianzifang

Narrow alleys among shikumen houses, former workspaces, cafes and creative shops make for an unhurried stroll on Taikang Road.

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  • Suggested time:1 to 2 hours
  • Area:Taikang Road · Huangpu

About Tianzifang

You step in to look at one shop and, at the next fork, you're no longer sure how you got there. Tianzifang is a mix of alleys and varied buildings, including shikumen houses with stone gateways. Factories and workshops also left their mark on this corner of Taikang Road.

Notice the details above the shop windows and pick a spot for a coffee break. Souvenirs are on sale and there are plenty of tourists; the passages are as interesting as the shops. Respect private areas, and don't walk through residential doors to peek into the courtyards.

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