Shanghai Citywalk | The Past and Present of Zhang Garden, the Premier Garden by the Sea

Zhang Garden is an old Shikumen lane neighborhood surrounded by the bustling high-rises of West Nanjing Road, encompassing 28 different architectural styles that have emerged since Shanghai's port was opened. Once the largest public park for citizens in late Qing Dynasty Shanghai, it was known as the 'Premier Garden by the Sea.' Each alley leads you through red walls and gray tiles, allowing you to appreciate the traces of time in the Shanghai-style ambiance. Today, it has been revitalized as a hotspot for high-end shopping and cultural experiences. ◻️Features: 🔸Architecture: As the largest and most well-preserved representative of the Shanghai Shikumen architectural complex, the historical buildings of Zhang Garden narrate the stories of the past. For instance, the garden residence closest to the main entrance of Zhang Garden, 'No. 89, Lane 590, Weihai Road,' with its bare brick walls adorned with mountain flowers, pilasters, and moldings, combines Baroque decorative features with traditional Chinese elements. It has served various roles, including a private residence, a prosecutor's office, a court, and a factory. Another example is the Sino-Western garden residence at 'No. 77, Lane 590, Weihai Road,' located at the heart of Zhang Garden's historical area. It resembles a butterfly spreading its wings and remains one of the iconic buildings within Zhang Garden. 🔸Landscape: The climbing scenery on the red walls, the mottled imprints between bricks and tiles, and the flowers and plants quietly standing at the corners reveal the subtle intentions of time passing and the silent years. 📍Address: No. 588 Weihai Road, Shanghai 🎫Admission: No tickets required, free to visit 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2, West Nanjing Road Station, Exit 3