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December 12, 2007 - Corner of History

Corner of History, shanghai China

Nan Cang Street is a very small and unknown street in shanghai. I went there last Saturday, and that was the first time I went there after I live here mor than 7 years.

That area belonged to the Nan Shi District few years ago, and now it belongs to Huangpu district, where the temple of City God and old shanghai street are. Lots of people know the French concession in Shanghai, but less people will go to explore the local Shanghainese area before 1945, when the city reunited the 3 parts. Nan Cang street belonged to the Chinese to govern at that time. And the street view is totally different from some other downtown streets. The building in the photo is not beautiful, even bit dangerous, but it’s the real corner of Shanghai History, which is disappearing in our view quickly.

Mr. Rolex said,

December 12, 2007 @ 12:04 pm

Jing,

Thanks, once again, for showing the “real” and “honest” Shanghai.

The casual/one-time foreign tourist to Shanghai might be turned off by places like Nan Cang Street, but it’s the type of places I enjoy exploring in Shanghai.

Gudl said,

December 13, 2007 @ 10:20 am

I like this photo. The title fits perfectly!

JC said,

December 26, 2007 @ 5:38 pm

I am so happy when I see this photo! Be’coz I can recognize this building. I know where it is and have been there. While walking around Huangpu district with my camera on a Sat afternoon last year, I came upon this steet. Glad to see it again here!

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