Step into Kangning Alley and time-travel to old Shanghai! Tucked away in the modern metropolis, this lane preserves the authentic Shikumen architecture with its weathered brick walls and carved doorways. Bamboo clotheslines crisscross the narrow path, while the chatter of neighbors and aroma of home-cooked meals immerse you in genuine alleyway life. Don't miss photographing the vintage barbershop and hand-painted signs – every corner here is an Instagram-worthy slice of nostalgia!

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