POEMSFORYOU | Shanghai’s First Poetry Bookstore
“We want to build a bookstore with poetry scattered in every corner.” We entered the shop painted white and Klein blue down Shaoxing...
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Humans of: Shanghai
We listen to the metropolis, and sometimes, it answers back.
Simon Xiong
- Dec 24, 2023
- 3 min
Bridging Eras: The Witness To Decades of Flux
A stroll down the XuJiaHui Park was like tracing an impressionist painting come to life. The breath of air flirted with the aroma of...
Aina Gao
- Dec 24, 2023
- 2 min
Why Clean?
Rambling in the mall, a cleaning staff attracted our attention. Strands of grayness mingled in her hair, tiny wrinkles traced the edges...
Photo Gallery: Shanghai
There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. We've collected these precious images from those who love Shanghai.
尚有生机的弄堂门户大开，墙上的古董挂钟指向六点半。一位老先生独自准备晚餐，狭小的窗透出微光——那个老一辈熟悉却早已远去的上海。
有时候希望不是虚妄---至少愚园路牵着68元高质量粉红猪气球的小朋友们大概是这样想的。Pigs really do fly in Shanghai. See for yourself.
This photo was shoot by Minolta X-370 film camera with Portra 800 film. Taken from the backstage of Shanghai Theater, it depicts a scene of a ballerina practicing her movements from the ballet Coppélia.
This is a photo taken on the bund, in front of East Nanjing Road, a very famous pedestrian street. However, it is taken from the perspective of a car. This shows the multitude of methods of transportation possible in Shanghai. The crowds to the left and the right of the driveway also suggest that Shanghai is a major hub for a lot of people coming from different places.
白玉兰是上海的市花！
This is a photo taken on the bund. It shows historical buildings with Western influence to the right and a wide street at the center of the frame, with many cars on it. This showcases how Shanghai is able to seamlessly blend the historical and the modern, becoming a city that showcases both culture and convenience.
This photo captures part of the Inner Ring Elevated Road, a major road for those driving cars. The Inner Ring is also an artificial divider used to define the urban ranges of Shanghai, and plays a role in describing the geographical convenience of a home, with those inside the Ring being highly priced.
This photo is taken on the bund. The photo shows the two buildings on opposite sides of a street with lighting at dusk. This reflects that Shanghai is still busy in the later hours of a day with shops and offices still open. This corresponds with Shanghai's status as a metropolitan city.
This photo is taken on the west side of Nanpu bridge, a major bridge between the city on the two sides of Huangpu river. It is illuminated at night and is one landmark of Shanghai. Contrasted with the buildings in the distance, this photo shows how tall the bridge is.
Three different people, three kinds of life.
This photo is taken on the bund. The photo shows a pedestrian street, with historic buildings that have lighting on them. This reflects how Shanghai offers pedestrian-friendly areas and is supportive for those that prefer walking. It also reflects how Shanghai is well-fitted for tourism with interesting urban tourism attractions.
This photo is taken at the bund in Shanghai. The buildings have significant western influences. This shows that Shanghai is a globally oriented city, where various cultures can be represented and accepted. The luxurious Peninsula hotel on the left of the photo also shows that Shanghai is home to many wealthy people.
This photo is taken in downtown Shanghai to the west of the bund. It showcases a long line of shared bikes in different colors belonging to different companies. Shared economy is popular in Shanghai, where resources can be shared to be better utilized. Bikes also illuminate a path to more eco-friendly methods of travel, showing Shanghai's readiness for the future.
This photo shows a crossroad in downtown Shanghai, slightly west of the bund. The metro in Shanghai is a popular method of transportation in the city, and signs like the one on the left are commonly found in areas close to stations. There is also a street sign, typical in Shanghai, that offers bilingual names and directions of streets, representing Shanghai's internationally oriented status.
This is a street view of Shanghai, slightly west of the bund. The suspended wires are quite typical of older Shanghainese areas. The street is busy with many pedestrians, which shows Shanghai's bustling culture. There are also trees and flowers, which show Shanghai's blend between the artificial and the natural.
这张照片摄于2023年，上海的高架上，能看见徐家汇的车水马龙，也能看见上海的标志性建筑之一-八万人体育场。在出租车上，吹着夏天的暖风，看着高架桥上的绿化，感受着上海这座古老又新潮的城市的温暖。小时候天天往返的高架，过了十年，还是如此的美。
上海人的日常充满匆忙的熙攘，就算没有意义也在匆忙中熙攘。他们对放慢脚步并不熟悉，只是此起彼伏地绕着时间盘旋。
城隍庙里的猫猫和给猫猫拍照的人。
Public transport allows Shanghai travellers to witness the seamless connection between urban marvels and natural wonders. But, it was this moment of stillness that truly captured my attention. Trains gone, travellers scattered. The hushed whispers of footsteps echo softly, announcements fade away, and a profound sense of tranquility envelops the station, revealing its hidden beauty.
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