Step into a time capsule where jazz-age elegance collides with 2026’s neon-lit energy! CGTN’s Caroline Wu is your guide to Shanghai Paramount 🎩—the iconic Art Deco landmark that’s been serving ‘The Last Tycoon’ vibes since the 1930s. Think Gatsby-esque ballrooms ✨, hidden speakeasy corridors, and a legacy that’s still shaping the city’s cultural DNA.
Wu’s documentary-style exploration, released this month, reveals how the Paramount’s geometric glamour inspires today’s architects and TikTok creators alike. ‘It’s like the building whispers stories,’ she says, pointing to its sunburst motifs and sleek curves that now backdrop viral dance challenges. 💃📱
Meanwhile, young Shanghainese mixologists are reviving 1930s cocktails 🍸 with matcha twists, proving old-school cool never goes out of style. Got weekend plans? Channel your inner tycoon and explore—this is one time-travel trip that doesn’t require a DeLorean. 🚗💨
