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Hongkew Methodist Church
This 1923
church
( 135 Kunshan Rd; )
is where General Chiang Kaishek married Song
Meiling (May-ling) in 1927. Meiling's father, Charlie, preached here briefly before
he went into business as a printer. It's closed to the public, but the caretaker is quite
friendly and will probably let you in.
Young Allen Court
West along Kunshan Rd on the corner with Zhapu Rd stands this distinctive brick
building
(260 Zhapu Rd)
, constructed in 1923. Walk down the side of the alley for
views of its three-storey architecture and the rear of the adjacent church towards the
end.
Shikumen Houses
This
lilong
(alley; No 13, the first on your left) doesn't look like anything special
from the outside, but a wander down will reveal a row of eight decorative lintels,
some of which are still fronted by the traditional black wooden doors of
shikumen
(stone-gate) homes.
Art Deco Apartment Block
Near the intersection of Kunshan Rd and Baiguan St is a 1932 art deco apartment
block. It stands adjacent to a line of grey-and-red-brick row houses, notable for their
arched windows.
Tanggu Road Food Market
Chinese markets always make for a fascinating stroll, though in Shanghai they can be
hard to find unless you know where to look. This reliable spot is open throughout the
day; you'll find all manner of things for sale, including thousand-year-old eggs,
pickled vegetables, cured bacon, and live crabs and turtles.
