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From the neon-lit streets of Blossoms Shanghai to the haunting lanes of She's Got No Name, Shanghai’s iconic 'longtang' alleys are having a main character moment—both on-screen and offline. These narrow, historic passageways aren’t just backdrops; they’re living snapshots of the city’s soul.
CGTN reporter Zhang Meng recently teamed up with Belgian musician Tobias Le Compte (aka Shanghai’s favorite dialect-savvy influencer) and local filmmaker Yao Tianchenglong to explore Zhapu Road’s cinematic 'golden triangle' in Hongkou District. Their mission? To decode why these alleys—packed with Art Deco gems and stories of 1930s glamour—have Gen Z hooked on 'city walks' and nostalgia alike.
'Longtang isn’t just architecture—it’s where generations shared meals, gossip, and dreams,' Yao explains. Meanwhile, Tobias likened the vibe to 'a Wes Anderson film meets a TikTok trend.'
Want to walk in their footsteps? Follow the routes inspired by these hits and discover why Shanghai’s blend of old and new is ~literally~ trending. Pro tip: Watch for cameos by steamed buns vendors—they’re the real scene-stealers.
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These narrow, historic passageways aren’t just backdrops; they’re living snapshots of the city’s soul.
CGTN reporter Zhang Meng recently teamed up with Belgian musician Tobias Le Compte (aka Shanghai’s favorite dialect-savvy influencer) and local filmmaker Yao Tianchenglong to explore Zhapu Road’s cinematic 'golden triangle' in Hongkou District. Their mission? To decode why these alleys—packed with Art Deco gems and stories of 1930s glamour—have Gen Z hooked on 'city walks' and nostalgia alike.
'Longtang isn’t just architecture—it’s where generations shared meals, gossip, and dreams,' Yao explains. Meanwhile, Tobias likened the vibe to 'a Wes Anderson film meets a TikTok trend.' 
Want to walk in their footsteps? Follow the routes inspired by these hits and discover why Shanghai’s blend of old and new is ~literally~ trending. Pro tip: Watch for cameos by steamed buns vendors—they’re the real scene-stealers. 
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