Hongkou, the area where SISU is located, used to be an international concession and the so-called Shanghai Ghetto, where 20,000 Jewish refugees found a home can be found here. The area has a very interesting history, but you hardly see any tourists around. Pity, because it is a very beautiful district with many beautiful and historic buildings.
The Lonely Planet Shanghai says the following:
Clink here to see what Time Out says about Hongkou.
The photos underneath show a part of my daily way to work.
That's where we teach - building J.
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The Lonely Planet Shanghai says the following:
Hóngkǒu and North Shànghǎi (虹口区、北上海) may not
have the lion’s share of sights in town, but prize chunks
of heritage architecture rise up from the swirl of street
life and an authentic grittiness survives.
The up-and-coming North Bund area beyond Sūzhōu Creek is worth exploring for its impressive buildings – including the granddaddy of heritage hotels, the Astor House Hotel – looming art deco blocks and noteworthy concession-era classics. The American Settlement was originally here, merging with the British Settlement in 1863 to form the prosperous International Settlement. To the west, Zháběi became infamous for its sweatshops and factories and was later flattened by the Japanese in 1932.
A rich vein of Jewish heritage survives towards Yángpǔ in the east, dating from the days when Hóngkǒu was home to thousands of Jewish refugees, mostly from Germany, who transformed ‘Little Tokyo’ (where 30,000 Japanese lived) into ‘Little Vienna’. The Ohel Moishe Synagogue stands as a testament to this era. Wander round this neighbourhood and you’ll also find examples of Shànghǎi’s trademark terrace-style shíkùmén (stone- gate house) architecture, lòngtáng (alleyway) houses and narrow alleyways filling in the gaps.
Close to the Bund, Hóngkǒu has some well positioned accommodation options and while notable restaurants may seem thin on the ground, work your shoe leather and you can find excellent options from across China.
The up-and-coming North Bund area beyond Sūzhōu Creek is worth exploring for its impressive buildings – including the granddaddy of heritage hotels, the Astor House Hotel – looming art deco blocks and noteworthy concession-era classics. The American Settlement was originally here, merging with the British Settlement in 1863 to form the prosperous International Settlement. To the west, Zháběi became infamous for its sweatshops and factories and was later flattened by the Japanese in 1932.
A rich vein of Jewish heritage survives towards Yángpǔ in the east, dating from the days when Hóngkǒu was home to thousands of Jewish refugees, mostly from Germany, who transformed ‘Little Tokyo’ (where 30,000 Japanese lived) into ‘Little Vienna’. The Ohel Moishe Synagogue stands as a testament to this era. Wander round this neighbourhood and you’ll also find examples of Shànghǎi’s trademark terrace-style shíkùmén (stone- gate house) architecture, lòngtáng (alleyway) houses and narrow alleyways filling in the gaps.
Close to the Bund, Hóngkǒu has some well positioned accommodation options and while notable restaurants may seem thin on the ground, work your shoe leather and you can find excellent options from across China.
Clink here to see what Time Out says about Hongkou.
The photos underneath show a part of my daily way to work.
Hanging gardens (of Babylon???)
Many shops and food places near the university.
The part of uni where you can find us. There is a photocopy room in the first building on the right, the small building on the right behind the gate is where the security people are and the taller building behind is where we teach.
The security people building.
That's where we teach - building J.
Building D, directly opposite, where some of the exams take place. See any letters on either buildings? Why D and J if there are only two buildings? The mysteries of life...
Along the path outside our building.
Beautiful building on the way home. No idea what it is.
There is a housing area opposite SISU and there are a few food places in there. Howard took us for lunch on day. The place is quite comfortable, offers a laid back atmosphere and good food.
This is a part of the menu.
There are crucifixes up the walls in my home Bavaria, but here ....
Merry Christmas in summer.
Mobile phone addicts. Smoking has been banned this year.
The place from outside.
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