{"id":13379,"date":"2022-01-10T10:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T02:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=13379"},"modified":"2022-01-11T00:15:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:15:11","slug":"how-to-visit-tianzifang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/shanghai-travel\/how-to-visit-tianzifang","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Tianzifang (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Shanghai tour<\/a>? Tianzifang (\u7530\u5b50\u574a) is an enchanting place that ought to be included on your Shanghai travel plan. \u00a0Tianzifang encapsulates the art and crafts linked to Shikumen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shikumen residential buildings (stone-door-frame houses) were \u00a0built in 1930s in Shanghai, an enclave developed from an old residential area of the former French concession in Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin of “Tianzifang”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1980s artists, designers and vendors began to set up their studios, art galleries, craft stores, design house,\u00a0cafes, bars, and restaurants,\u00a0a kind of\u00a0creative industry precinct in an old Shikumen residential area of Shanghai, which later came to be known as “Tianzifang”.

<\/strong>Tianzifang was named by Chen Yifei\u00a0who first had a studio in Tianzifang. \u00a0Chen Yifei was one of the artists who actively advocated the preservation of Tianzifang area and its stone-framed-door houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layout of Tianzhifang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tianzifang is compact and mainly composed of three lanes along Taikang Road (\u6cf0\u5eb7\u8def), just across the Exit 1 of Dapuqiao Station (\u6253\u6d66\u6865) of Subway Line 9. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tianzifang, about 5km southwest of the Bund<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The three lanes are Taikang Road Lane 210 (Tianzifang), Taikang Road Lane 248 (Tianchengli) and Taikang Road Lane 274 (Pingyuanfang).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Taikang Road 210 is the most noted lane where the famous artist Chen Yifei once set up his studio there. Most of the visitors would choose first to enter Lane 210 in Tianzifang area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tianzhifang Travelling Map<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The three lanes are interconnected,\u00a0\u00a0easy to get pleasantly lost wandering in and out of the passages though\u00a0this area is interspersed with location maps. So it is a bit hard to navigate and sometimes you have many turns and bends. You will meet a dead-end and then back-track and find a new passage. \u00a0It is a fun exploring inside the\u00a0neighbourhood of labyrinthine alleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So why Tianzifang?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is a great place to shop and dine though a bit overpriced. But you do find some original gifts and souvenirs you cannot find elsewhere in Shanghai.  If you are not a big fan for shopping and eating, just concentrate on its architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tianzifang Travel Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1)  The most convenient way of getting to Tianzifang is taking subway line 9 and get off at the station of Dapuqiao (\u6253\u6d66\u6865) and using Exit 1  and the Taikang Road ( where the three lanes are located) is just opposite the Exit 1.  You may start your exploration of Tianzifang by entering the Taikang Road Lane 210, then duck into the Lane 248 and 274.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Go there early to avoid hordes of domestic tourists. You are prepared for being pushed when this area is getting busier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Learn to bargain on the stuff you are going to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) It is allowed to take pictures in Tianaifang area except the residential area where the local residents still live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) A\u00a0\u00a0nice public toilets in the mall across the street where the Starbucks is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Tour of Tianzifang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For you to have a glimpse of Tianzifang, now I just show you some of the pictures taken  of the three lanes in Tianzifang area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out from Exit 1 at Dapuqiao Station of Subway line 9, you turn right and see the location signboard indicating Tianzifang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You turn right and see the location signboard indicating Tianzifang.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The entrance to Lane 210 Taikang Road \u6cf0\u5eb7\u8def210\u5f04, just left side of Taikang Road Lane 248.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lane 210 Taikang Road in Tianzifang Area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the location maps of Tianzifang dotted here and there on the walls in Tianzifang area. \u00a0The red travel route for Lane 210, blue for Lane 248 and green for Lane 274.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now this is the Lane 210, one of the three main lanes in Tianzifang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lane 210<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

No. 2 of Lane 10 is the original site of Chen Yifei’s Studio. Tianzifang was named by Chen Yifei\u00a0who first had a studio in Tianzifang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The original site of Chen Yifei’s Studio <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Between the three main lanes, there are quite some narrower lanes crisscrossing Tianzifang area, creating labyrinthine. Now the chic restaurant is on a narrow alley between Lane 210 \u00a0and Lane 248.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A chic restaurant is on a narrow alley between Lane 210 \u00a0and Lane 248. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Some of the boutiques or studios are located inside the original Shikumen buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The original Shikumen Building<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A typical shikumen building still inhabited by the local residents who still\u00a0live on the second floors and the first floor are used as street-front stores or studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A typical shikumen building still inhabited by the local residents <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A hat studio housed inside the Shikumen building in Tianzifang<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A narrow lane traversing between Shikumen buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This is the Lane 248 (Tianchengli) , one of the three main lanes in Tianzifang area. Wet clothes hanging and air-conditioning units overhead, not a totally residential area on Lane 248.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the Lane 248, one of the three main lanes in Tianzifang area <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

DIY, Shop, Cafe and you name it. Electricity cables are still \u00a0overhead, adding a residential feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electricity cables are still overhead, adding a residential feel.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A narrow alleyway between Lane 248 and Lane 274<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A narrow alleyway between Lane 248 and Lane 274<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A cafe bar nestled on the passage between Lane 248 and Lane 274<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A cafe bar nestled on the passage between Lane 248 and Lane 274 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This is the entrance to Lane 274 (also known as “Pingyuanfang”), one of the three main lanes in Tianzifang area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entrance to Lane 274 (also known as “Pingyuanfang”) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The narrow passage in Lane 274<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The narrow passage in Lane 274<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-free Shanghai Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanghai Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Day Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Multi-Day Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Evening Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Cruise Port ( Transfer& Excursions )<\/a>
Shanghai Beijing Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Xian Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Car Rental with Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Shanghai<\/a>
Shanghai\u2019s Top 10 Iconic Lan<\/a>dmarks<\/a>
Top 10 Markets in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Things to Do at night in Shanghai<\/a>
Best Places for Autumn Leaves in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Souvenirs in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Photo Spots in Shanghai<\/a>
10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Shanghai<\/a>
Huangpu River Cruise Ticket Booking (Tickets, Photos and Map)<\/a>
Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Plan a Trip to Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai on a Budget<\/a>
Where to stay in Shanghai<\/a>
Shanghai Layout, the city layout of Shanghai<\/a>
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station<\/a>
Public Transportation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/a>
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport<\/a>
Shanghai Hop On Hop Off<\/a>
Ferry from the Bund to Pudong<\/a>
The highest al fresco dining venue in China<\/a>
Feeling Chinese New Year\u2019s Atmosphere in Shanghai<\/a>
Night walk along Nanjing Road in Shanghai<\/a>
Top family-friendly spots to visit in Shanghai<\/a>
Doing things the local way in Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Wuzhen Water Town from Hangzhou and Shanghai<\/a>
Shopping in Pudong Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Classic Vegetarian Restaurants<\/a>
The Bund at Night pictures<\/a>
Beijing Shanghai high speed rail<\/a>
Ticket Booking for Beijing Shanghai High Speed Rail<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai<\/a> <\/a>Budget Hotels<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Luxury Hotels<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Boutique Hotels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to visit Shanghai<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in December<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai in November<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in October<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai in March<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in February<\/a>
Shanghai in January Travel Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Visiting Nanjing Road in Shanghai<\/a>
The Neon-Colored Nanjing Road<\/a>
How to Visit the Bund in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Foggy Pudong Skyline at Sunrise, Shanghai<\/a>
The Bund and Small Pool of Rainwater<\/a>
Early Morning Kite Flyers on the B<\/a>u<\/a>nd in Shanghai<\/a>
Historic Buildings on the Bund in Shanghai (the 22 heritage buildings)<\/a>
Evening View of the Bund and Pudong Skyline Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar<\/a>
The Old World Charm in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
How to Visit Lujiazui in Pudong<\/a>
How to Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town<\/a>
How to Visit Qibao Ancient Town<\/a>
How to Visit Tianzifang<\/a>
How to Visit Xintiandi<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai World Financial Center<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai Tower<\/a>
Tips for Visiting People\u2019s Square, Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai Auto Museum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huangpu River in Shanghai VS River Thames in London<\/a>
Some similarities and differences between Paris and Shanghai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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