Shanghai Leisure Time at Tianzifang

For tourists have enjoyed the charm of metropolis at Shanghai’s most highlighted attractions like the Bund, Oriental Tower, Nanjing Road, and Yuyuan Garden and are looking for a special place for some leisure time, Tianzifang is an ideal place.

Tianzifang is a famous tourist attractions in Shanghai and also a new art zone with many small craft stores, coffee shops, art studios and workshops. Located in the Old Frence Quarter, Tianzifang is actually developed from local ancient residence Shikumen. Shikumen is a kind of traditional and classic residential buildings for local Shanghainese and is a glorious part of Shanghai culture. The restoration and reconstruction of Tianzifang has preserved this architecture legacy. Also there are many French features and reminders around Tianzifang. Tourists travel to Tianzifang can not only see many trendy arts and crafts, also to see Shanghai traditional old-style buildings and narrow alleys, and also experience the ancient ambience of old Shanghai city.

One of the outstanding feature of Tianzifang is its numerous art and craft shops. Tianzifang’s development was marked when Chen Yifei, one of China’s most famous contemporary artists took over two abandoned factory buildings and converted them into his studios for artistic production. Now there are many art and design studios, crafts shops and galleries, antique shops and boutiques, and also coffee shops, bars, and tea houses.

At Tianzifang, there are also many restaurants where you can not only enjoy a large variety of local Shanghai food, but also many delicious and dedicate western food. Wondering among those art and crafts shops, shop some craft made with creative ideas, have a cup of coffee or tea when a little tired, and taste some delicious food when hungry, that’s the great leisure time to have in Tianzifang.