Shanghai’s iconic Shikumen buildings are stealing the spotlight this Spring Festival with vibrant hand-painted murals that ‘paint’ the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Located along Danshui Road, the artworks fuse dragon-themed festivities with nostalgic snapshots of old Shanghai—think rickshaws, alleyway markets, and 19th-century architecture.
The murals have gone viral, with locals and tourists alike flocking to snap selfies and share them online using hashtags like #ShanghaiNostalgia. One mural even features a golden dragon coiled around a Shikumen gate, symbolizing luck for the Lunar New Year.
Shikumen homes, once the heartbeat of the city’s residential life, now stand as cultural landmarks. These murals not only celebrate the Year of the Dragon but also revive memories of a bygone era. As one visitor tweeted: ‘It’s like stepping into a time machine… with better Instagram lighting!’
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with nostalgic snapshots of old Shanghai—think rickshaws, alleyway markets, and 19th-century architecture. 
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