About
Built in 1933 as the Shanghai Municipal Council Slaughterhouse, this building was designed by British architect Andrew Balfour. It has since been transformed into a cultural and commercial complex with galleries, cafés, studios, and event spaces.
Why go
- A unique architectural space with a brutalist style
- Feels like walking inside a movie set
- A real-life Gotham City in the middle of Shanghai
Must try
- Explore the maze-like structure
- Wander through the concrete corridors
- Photograph the geometric light and shadow
- Discover the spiral ramps
- Wander through the crisscrossing concrete bridges
Pro tips
- Take Line 4 to Hailun Station, Exit 2
- Walk 800 meters from Hailun Road Station exit 3
- Ride a bike from Hailun Road Station
- Combine with Duolun Road and historic streets
- Best time to visit is sunny days 2-4 PM
Good to know
- Some storefronts may be shuttered
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Rating
4.3 / 5 (259 reviews)
Phone: +86 21 6888 1933