The „International Settlement“ used to be the place for the successful high society of Shanghai. Foreigners as well as Chinese merchants lived next to each other. Especially the sephardic Jews used to finance colonial Shanghai and built mansions and elegant apartments in this area.
SH-WALKS: High Society of Shanghai
A diversified „zigzag-walk“ along and across Nanjing Xi Lu will show hidden lanes as well as highlights of Shanghai architecture!