Qiao Shanghai

Michelle Qiao, author of Shanghai Nanjing Road, will guide you to explore a unique Shanghai through reading its architectures with her new series: Qiao Shanghai.

Michelle Qiao, author of Shanghai Nanjing Road, will guide you to explore a unique Shanghai through reading its architectures with her new series: Qiao Shanghai.

Shanghai's Temple of the Queen of Heaven - Art & Culture in China

Shanghai's Temple of the Queen of Heaven

Shanghai's largest Mazu temple has had parts scattered to corners of the city where they embrace new lives.

Renovated historic structure is Suzhou Creek's new landmark - Art & Culture in China

Renovated historic structure is Suzhou Creek's new landmark

Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce's grand gatehouse and clubhouse, witnesses to a turbulent history, have been renovated into a new Suzhou Creek landmark.

2023-03-30 12:18 0

The Marble Hall (Part 2): The most precious gift for children - Art & Culture in China

The Marble Hall (Part 2): The most precious gift for children

The Kadoories' former home became the China Welfare Institute Children's Palace in 1953 under the advice of Madam Soong, founder of the institute.

2022-12-09 20:27 0

The Marble Hall (Part 1): The former residence of Jewish tycoon Elly Kadoorie - Art & Culture in China

The Marble Hall (Part 1): The former residence of Jewish tycoon Elly Kadoorie

In downtown Shanghai stands a white building named Marble Hall. In 1924 when it was completed, the press called the architecture the most beautiful stately home in Shanghai.

2022-11-21 18:26 0

The prosperous East-meets-West Pei Villa - Art & Culture in China

The prosperous East-meets-West Pei Villa

Nestled in downtown Shanghai, the Pei Villa is a special garden house. It's modern with an elevator and also decorated with a lot of traditional Chinese elements.

2022-09-23 19:39 0

Legend of Henry Lester's Medical Institute - Art & Culture in China

Legend of Henry Lester's Medical Institute

Founded in 1932, the Henry Lester Institute of Medical Research is a three-story building in modern style and located in downtown Shanghai.

2022-07-28 11:29 0

The Green House: the 'most luxurious residence in the Far East' - Art & Culture in China

The Green House: the 'most luxurious residence in the Far East'

In 1936, architect Laszlo Hudec designed a modern-style villa for Chinese tycoon D. V. Woo, known as "The Green House."

2022-06-11 09:00 0

Normandie Apartments: More than an Internet sensation - Art & Culture in China

Normandie Apartments: More than an Internet sensation

A signature work by architect Laszlo Hudec, Normandie Apartments is often referred to as the "little Flatiron" in reference to the famous New York skyscraper which it resembles.

2021-12-14 15:03 0

Edition Hotel: Powerful design and classic restoration make history accessible to all - Art & Culture in China

Edition Hotel: Powerful design and classic restoration make history accessible to all

The Edition Hotel on Nanjing Road was renovated from two historic buildings: the 1930s Shanghai Power Company Building and the 1980s East China Electrical Power Building.

2021-11-25 18:17 0

A sparkling past and a bright future: basking in the glow of The Central - Travel in China

A sparkling past and a bright future: basking in the glow of The Central

In the summer of 2021, the glass dome above The Central was finally lit. Michelle Qiao guides her audience in exploring this 1930s arcade and its recent makeover.

2021-09-25 08:00 0

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