[3-Person Group] Yuyuan Road Architecture and Culture Walk

Please make your own way to the meeting point at Yuyuan Road/Jiangsu Road, where the architect will be waiting. This walk is under 2 km in total and takes about 2.5–3 hours. Chinese-English bilingual guiding can be provided.

Starting from Yuyuan Road/Jiangsu Road, you will first enter Qishan Village. This modern lilong neighbourhood was once home to many well-known figures, including Qian Xuesen and Shi Zhecun, who left traces of their lives here. You will then pass Hongye Garden, with rows of old villas and quiet streets shaded by plane trees. Continuing onwards, you will pass Changning Children’s Palace. This former residence of Wang Boqun is a classic example of British Queen Anne Revival style, with a castle-like exterior that stands out among the plane tree shadows. You will then pass Changning Finance Park and Jiande Fang, admiring French, eclectic and other villa styles along the way.

On this popular street of under 2 km, architecture is not only a display of style, but also a vessel for human stories. Patriotic figures such as Dong Zhujun and Wu Shi also once lived here. From a professional perspective, the architect will explain the development of modern architectural history and the lesser-known human stories behind it.

The tour ends at Zhongshan Park, completing an urban walk that combines architectural aesthetics with historical depth.