Tianzifang

Artsy Tianzifang is a labyrinth of small lanes into traditional Shanghai. It is filled with designer shops, souvenir shops, cafes, bars, galleries and boutiques which has been amazingly transformed from old factories and residences. Tianzifang was originally constructed in the 1930s with Shikumen residential houses whereby its architecture style was a combination of Western and Chinese elements from the 1860s. Shikumen residences literally mean Stone Warehouse Gate due to its stone door frame and wooden doors.

Look at that workmanship

Trying on a Chinese long coat. Perfect fit!

Nougats

Ceramics

Let's eat!

Potato noodles? What's that?

Super yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

Noodles are chewy, kinda like a soft gummy but so tasty.

Hi Pink!

An interesting looking cake, right? Too pretty to eat!

Examples of the old Shikumen residences

I thought this was a flower shop. Nope. It is a wine shop. Chinese wine.

Sausages on sticks

Strawberries on sticks

Ice-cream balls

Lots of cheongsam or qipao boutiques in Tianzifang

This 'young' lady has such amazing embroidery skills. We saw her sewing from outside the window. We stood for quite a bit and decided to go in and have a chat with her.

There's Hubs showing off his cheongsam creations. 

They were so encouraging and kind. 

Art Studio

Chinese herb shop