Xujialong Road

Strolling down Xujia Alley Road is like stepping into a time capsule of old Shanghai! Flanked by historic Shikumen houses with red bricks and gray tiles, this narrow lane hides tiny eateries beloved by locals, where the aroma of scallion oil noodles wafts through the air. Watch laundry drying on bamboo poles overhead and eavesdrop on grandmothers chatting in Shanghainese – far from the bustle of the Bund, this is where you'll experience the city's most authentic daily rhythms.