Shanghai is all-encompassing, with its city-like alleys and new landmarks constantly rising from the ground. And the most emotional and gentle years are those traced celebrity former homes. In the long river of time, many stories have occurred, precipitated, and circulated here...
There are countless celebrities in Shanghai, but Zhang Ailing has only one. Some people love her gorgeous and tight words, some people love her romantic and sad times, some people love the different characters in her works, and some people love her proud irony, touching sense of rebellion...
This may also be a big reason why Zhang Ailing's works are difficult to shoot, whether it is last year's "Deep Love", or this year's "First Burning Incense", which has triggered countless "difficulties". "The First Burning Incense" is Zhang Ailing's first novel published in Violet magazine in 1943, and Zhang Ailing also knocked on the door of the literary world.
Born in Shanghai in 1920, Zhang Ailing began writing novels at the age of 7 and publishing in school magazines and magazines at the age of 12 before leaving Shanghai in 1952. In just over 30 years, although she has lived in many places in Shanghai, the most important 13 years of her life, her study, life, creation and feelings, many of which revolve around Yuyuan Road.
The Yuyuan Road, which never widens, has been extending from Zhongshan Park to Jing'an Temple, which is the "white moonlight" in the hearts of many Shanghainese. The relationship between Zhang Ailing and Yuyuan Road has to start from her novel "Color Ring". "Colour Ring" is based on the true story of Zheng Pingru's beauty plan to booby-trap Ding Mo Estate, and Lao Yi's prototype Ding Mo Estate once lived at 1010 Yu Yuen Road.
When Zhang Ailing was a teenager, the St. Mary's Girls' High School was located at No. 1187, Changning Road, west of Yuyuan Road, formerly known as St. Mary's College, which was once a famous girls' church middle school in Shanghai. In 1939, Zhang Ailing, her mother and aunt moved to the Edinburgh Apartment at the east end of Yuyuan Road (now Changde Apartment, No. 195 Changde Road).
▲ Old Edinburgh apartments
▲ Today's Changde apartment
This is the apartment where Zhang Ailing and her aunt lived for the longest time, where she completed the novels "Love of the Fallen City", "Agarwood Crumbs - First Incense", "Agarwood Crumbs - Second Incense", "Golden Lock", "Blockade", "Heart Sutra", and "Flower Wither". During this period, another important story occurred, that is, Zhang Ailing and Hu Lancheng met and fell in love to secretly marry.
Not only Zhang Ailing, Yuyuan Road is home to 108 old bungalows, 60 excellent historical buildings and immovable cultural relics, and 11 cultural protection units... Louis Eli, Qian Xuesen, Shi Jingcun, Gu Shengnian and so on have all lived here, and Huxi Villa, Qishan Village, Bolshevik Editorial Office, etc. carry historical memories.
Wukang Road, which is famous for its Wukang buildings and internet-red restaurants, is actually a "celebrity road" that can be said to "condense the modern century-old history of Shanghai". It was once the most famous western foreigner in Shanghai, a high-end residential area for celebrities and businessmen, and about 30 former residences of celebrities were gathered in various small bungalows, including the former residences of Ba Jin, the former residence of Song Qingling, the former residence of Li Jilan, the former residence of Zhou Zuomin, the former residence of Huang Xing, and so on.
▲ Barkin's former residence
Among them, Song Qingling's former residence is located at the intersection of Huaihai West Road and Wukang Road, which was originally a private villa of a German, and Song Qingling worked here from 1948 to 1963, which was the longest place she lived in her life, and was called "lovely home" by her.
The former residence covers an area of about 4300 square meters and is divided into a front garden, the main building and the back garden, the second floor is Song Qingling's bedroom, office and nanny's bedroom. Surrounded by evergreen camphor trees, the environment is beautiful and clean. Now it is also a national second-level museum, the entrance fee is 20 yuan, and it can be entered from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 16:30.
When it comes to places where celebrities gather, how can there be less Sinan Road. Wutong, all kinds of garden houses along the street, no hustle and bustle of cars and horses around, no high-rise buildings, always in a stately calm and peaceful, this is the appearance of Sinan Road. Wandering here, how many years have passed, but those dusty pasts seem to be in front of us.
There are dozens of garden houses on both sides of Sinan Road, almost bringing together architectural styles from all over the world, which can be called a living book of urban history, Sun Yat-sen, Zhou Enlai, Mei Lanfang all spent some time here, their lives in this land ups and downs, intertwined with the vicissitudes of Shanghai's history.
One of the most famous celebrity residences is the Zhou Mansion at 73 and 71 Sinan Road, a Spanish garden building built in the early 1820s (between about 1912 and 1936), with four-storey bungalows, which stand out among the various three-storey bungalows on Sinan Road.
From 1946 to 1947, during the Kuomintang-Communist negotiations, Zhou Enlai worked and lived here, and received Marshall, the special envoy of the US President, and exchanged views with Shao Lizi, Wu Tiecheng, representatives of the Kuomintang government, Shen Junru and Huang Yanpei, representatives of the third party, and also held Chinese and foreign press conferences here.
"A Duolun Road, a hundred years on the beach", this 500-meter path has attracted countless cultural celebrities, Lu Xun, Mao Dun, Qu Qiubai, Ding Ling, Bai Chongxi, Kong Xiangxi... "the stars are full of stars" literary and artistic circles, have left footprints here.
In autumn, da walking on the gravel road, looking at the multi-national architectural complex, you can feel the style of the intersection of China and the West with each step. In addition to the ruins of celebrity homes, there are some small private collection museums worth a visit. Hiding behind all kinds of small western-style buildings, known as Fengleli, Ruileli, and Qiu'anli, is the real life of the people in the city.
Ten mile ocean field fireworks, wind and clouds on the beach, Shanghai's thousands of customs, the fusion of old and new, how to appreciate not enough, appreciate the end, why not take advantage of the autumn high weather to meet again.
Shanghai Puli Hotel
Aside from the Bund, where is the other center of Shanghai? Many people will answer: Jing'an Temple. Shanghai's first "metropolis" hotel, the Puli Hotel Shanghai, is located here.
The logo of The Puli Hotel is derived from its unique and original positioning , Phoenix Tree , and the Puli Hotel also hopes that distinguished guests will find their own place to rest.
Outside the door is the eighth street and nine strangers, the main entrance in addition to a real bamboo forest, there is a group of horse stake sculptures, arranged according to the position of the seven stars of Tiangang, full of Chinese feng shui deep meaning.
As the first luxury hotel in Shanghai positioned as a "metropolitan paradise", Puli has been firmly at the forefront of the list of magic to luxury hotels for more than ten years since its opening in 2009, and many design details are still the "blockbusters" imitated by many juniors, and it is also one of the seven Chinese members of The World Hotel Group.
The late master designer jaya ibrahim has made a great contribution to the dissemination of the hotel's oriental aesthetics, and Puli is one of his masterpieces, and every detail is enough to appreciate his design ingenuity of blending ancient and modern Chinese and Western.
The lobby adopts a gentle and gorgeous classical Chinese style, but the details are not lost in the sense of modernity. A 32-meter-long "long bar" connects the lobby, outdoor water features, and meeting and book gallery, presenting a sense of staggering.
In order to create a natural and laid-back environment in the busy city, the hotel invited the world's top lighting design company the flaming beacon to create a series of static and dynamic projections, presenting a wonderful spatial atmosphere. This groundbreaking concept puts The Puli Hotel Shanghai ahead of other stereotypical five-star hotels.
The hotel has a variety of room types such as deluxe rooms, classic rooms, special suites, jing'an suites, etc., ranging in size from 45 square meters to 130 square meters, providing a wide range of room types for all kinds of travelers.
The Deluxe Rooms measure 45 square metres and overlook Shanghai's bustling cityscape from their windows. At the same time, there is a sliding floor-to-ceiling silk screen in the room, allowing you to transform the open space into a more private place as you like.
▲ Deluxe Room
▲ Classic Deluxe Room
The hotel's catering is also a must, and Fernie has been awarded a Michelin star for many consecutive years. Adhering to the concept of "material" life, the restaurant takes the rich and high-quality natural ingredients as the source of inspiration, interprets the classics through modern techniques, and injects new vitality into French cuisine.
The restaurant also features a combined bar and casual function in a meeting area, offering classic cocktails and a special selection of 250 wines, where you can choose between a pre- or post-dinner drink.
In addition to the Philistine Restaurant, the "long bar" in the hotel lobby and the 135-square-meter open-air garden are also elegant choices for raising a glass with friends in their leisure time.
Located on the third floor of the hotel, The Remote Spa features a selection of industry-renowned spa brands comfort zone and valmont treatments, from quick and soothing exquisite treatments to balanced journeys of deep relaxation throughout the day to create an unforgettable spa experience.
Also popular is the hotel's 25-metre infinity heated indoor swimming pool, designed next to the window so you can enjoy a refreshing view of Jing'an Park while taking a dip.
Shanghai Suning Polyga Hotel
Located in the Waibaidu Bridge section of Suzhou Creek, Suning Polyga Hotel Shanghai enjoys panoramic views of the Lujiazui skyline and the beautiful scenery along the Bund, which can be said to occupy one of the best filming locations in Pudong.
The hotel consists of a newly constructed, ten-storey main building connected to a five-storey historic building from the 1920s, with a unique column design and an art-nouveau tower. At the entrance of the hotel is a lion sculpture representing mgm's MGM brand logo, symbolizing strength and courage, composed of silver stainless steel sequins, and the lion changes color with the musical fountain when the lanterns first come on.
The hotel invited the world's top hospitality design company watg and interior design firm Wimberly Interiors to create. Architecturally, it combines European Art Deco with the historical and cultural characteristics of the old Shanghai Bund.
The interior design is dominated by Italian black and white, perfectly blending Italian Baroque style and Bund neoclassicism, interpreting an impressive post-luxury style.
Strolling through the hotel, you'll find thousands of works of art from around the world on display, making you feel like you're in an all-encompassing temple of art.
The most eye-catching thing is the magnificent four-story high school courtyard, which uses the first 270-degree three-sided three-sided surround LED giant screen in Shanghai, and the visual impact is extremely strong.
In addition to the cool public space, the hotel rooms are also very designed, and the photo yield rate is 100%. The hotel has a total of 160 elegant and comfortable rooms and suites, some of which also have a large outdoor terrace with a 180-degree panoramic view, overlooking the beautiful scenery along the Suzhou River and the Bund, overlooking the charming skyline of Lujiazui.
The hotel room design space is reasonably divided, the fully intelligent control of the room can improve the guest's stay experience, and the customized Italian elements slowly unfold in the exquisite space, gradually presenting the exquisite luxury of the room.
▲ Deluxe Double Bed Room
▲ Deluxe Twin Room
The bathroom is equipped with double washstands and a separate wet and dry bath. The extensive use of black marble enhances the overall style of the bathroom, and even the details such as cabinets and armrests are wrapped in gold edges, and the details are also pursued for perfection.
The four restaurants and lounges are also highlights, not only the design is eye-catching, the food is not inferior, both appearance and taste, absolutely refreshing your understanding of food.
Located on the sixth floor, lago by julian serrano is creatively presented by the internationally renowned design company studio munge, perfectly continuing the stylish and modern style of lago restaurants in Las Vegas. At the entrance of the restaurant is a dreamy mirrored corridor, where you will unconsciously take out your mobile phone for a group photo.
Lago specialises in authentic Italian cuisine, where you can taste authentic homemade handmade pasta, as well as dishes such as premium steaks and fresh seafood. If you're a dessert lover, don't miss the restaurant's classic tiramisu.
Transformed from a historic building from the 1920s, Jiafu No. 1 Chinese Restaurant hides authentic Shanghai cuisine in it, while the all-day dining restaurant café bellagio is located on the second floor of the hotel, where daily breakfast is served, and large floor-to-ceiling windows can enjoy beautiful scenery outside the window, bringing both taste buds and visual enjoyment.
The elegant Lobby Lounge creates a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a delicious Pristine Cardinal signature afternoon tea or indulge in a musical composition in the evening with a glass of tea.
Located on the 4th floor of the hotel, the spa features 5 luxurious and spacious treatment suites, including 2 double rooms and 3 single rooms. Each suite is equipped with a separate experience shower, make-up and dressing room, and the largest suite, measuring 68 square metres, has a separate steam room, sauna and lounge area.
The fitness centre and swimming pool are also located on the fourth floor of the hotel, and the all-day gym is equipped with state-of-the-art life fitness equipment. The 20-metre sun-heated pool is equipped with heated loungers to further upgrade your water experience.
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