Tianzifang (Tian Zi Fang)

田子坊

A labyrinth of 1930s shikumen alleyways reborn as Shanghai's bohemian heart, art studios, hipster cafés, and silk boutiques

Neighborhood Huangpu

Address Lane 210 Taikang Road, by Sinan Road

地址泰康路210弄，近思南路

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Tianzifang (Tian Zi Fang)

A labyrinth of 1930s shikumen alleyways reborn as Shanghai's bohemian heart, art studios, hipster cafés, and silk boutiques

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Think of Tianzifang as Xintiandi's more raucous and bohemian little brother.

Like Xintiandi, Tianzifang began as a block of lane house residences falling into disrepair, destined for the bulldozer. But in 2005, it was turned into an arts street. What started as a few artisan shops, studios and galleries is now a bustling hive of trendy cafes, bars and restaurants ensconced among a labyrinth of narrow alleyways. There are storefronts selling chintzy trinkets, pashmina scarves and hats, quirky couture and you can even get a tattoo or piercing (though we don't recommend it).

Oddly enough, there are still some steadfast residents holing up in the periphery. You'll often see them hanging their laundry amid all the foot traffic.

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