Visit a temple fair and exhibition at this popular Shanghai attraction

The weather was nice, so I went to Jinchao 8 Lane to experience the Lunar New Year atmosphere. Jinchao 8 Lane is located on North Sichuan Road in Hongkou District, Shanghai. It was originally a Shikumen residential area, but after renovation, it became a leisure and entertainment street that combines history and modern trends. The area retains 66 old buildings in 8 lanes, including Gongyifang, Yingchuan Jilu, and Yinhong Garden. Various markets and entertainment activities are held here on weekends and holidays. There were not many people on weekdays, so the environment was nice. Several old houses from the Republic of China period have been renovated and opened to the public. The triplex building of the former "Royal Hotel" is now the "Haipai Culture Center", which displays "North Sichuan Road and the Beginning of Chinese Films". "Yingchuan Jilu" is now "One Foot Garden". "Yinhong Garden" is now the "Ba Jin Library", which has a "Ba Jin and Shanghai" literature and picture exhibition, and also collects literary works by Ba Jin and some Shanghai writers for reading. During the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake, Jinchao 8 Lane held the "Le Jiangnan" Haipai Lantern Festival and Temple Fair, including lantern viewing, parades, games, shopping, and stamp collecting to win gifts. These activities will continue until Valentine's Day and this weekend (see Figure 20 for specific activities). Don't miss it if you're interested. Travel tips: Address: No. 35, Lane 989, North Sichuan Road (Wujin Road) Public transportation: Take Metro Line 10 to North Sichuan Road Station (Exit 3); take Bus 167 to North Sichuan Road and Qujiang Road Station, and walk 378 meters; take Bus 537 to East Tianmu Road and North Shanxi Road Station, and walk 714 meters. Opening hours: 10:00–22:00 Tickets: Free entry, but some exhibitions require tickets. The nearby Binjiang Commercial Center has also recently opened, so you can visit it as well.