Jing'an Villa

This is a new-style residential complex in Shanghai, built in 1932 by developer Zhang Tanru. The place used to be the base of the Chaozhou Guild Hall, and there were stables for the British horses. Cai Yuanpei, Kong Xiangxi, Yu Youren and other famous people lived there. Except for one building in the area, which is a general historical building, the rest are historically protected buildings. It can be said to be a microcosm of Shanghai's residential buildings, and it has a certain representativeness. Today, 183 houses remain here. After decades of changes, the glitz of the past has long since faded. Each household on the first floor has a patio of about ten square meters. When you look up at the sky, you can also see well-preserved wall reliefs, small western-style balconies, black cast iron window lattices, and the spacious public space between the buildings is lush with greenery. These are the ideal living scenarios for cafes, galleries, etc. Coffee, milk tea and small wontons allow visitors to experience the atmosphere of old Shanghai while tasting them.