Duolun Road

A primarily residential street, the golden age of the road was in the 1920s and 30s, when it attracted writers and other prominent residents, giving it a reputation as a vibrant centre of thought and literature.

In 1943, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the puppet government collaborating with the Japanese occupation changed the road name to "Duolun", after a county in Inner Mongolia.

In the surrounding blocks, there is a well-preserved area of dense lilong housing (including both Shikumen and newer styles), showcasing the typical urban texture of Shanghai-style residential architecture.

In order to counter degrading infrastructures and to rejuvenate the area, the local government launched a project of regeneration at the end of the century.

A project began in 1998 to conserve and restore the historic buildings and turn them into museums, galleries, cafes or craft shops.

210 Duolun Rd, former residence of Bai Chongxi
Fitch Memorial Church