In order to stay in this favorite place since childhood, I almost ran all over this road as an office in the last few months. The more I run, the more I miss her.
When I was a child, I thought of Shanghai as a garden house, with tree-lined trees, French phoenix trees planted on both sides of the road, sentry boxes at intersections, tram lines dragging on the roads, shops selling Shanghai specialties occasionally between houses, and the smell of cream filled the air, which constituted the Shanghai sentiment in my memory.
I remember taking the tram 15, 26 to Xujiahui terminal, getting off and going north along hengshan road or Huashan Road, then going to Huaihai Road or turning to Wu Kang Road and Xinhua Road, where trees cover the sky. In addition to the Bund, this area was once the "upper corner" of Shanghai in people's minds.
When I was a child, I took a bus along this route to Yan 'an Road, and then went west. At that time, there was a charming place in the outer suburbs ... Xijiao Park (the largest zoo in China), which was the best holiday for one day in a year. Therefore, I am not deeply impressed by other roads, but Xinhua Road, as a representative of Shanghai, has taken root in my heart.
1992, Shanghai began to develop Pudong, and the whole city entered a period of comprehensive construction. Both Xujiahui and Huaihai Road have entered a comprehensive transformation, and now they look beyond recognition. In this process, although the function of Hongqiao Airport as a transportation hub has become increasingly apparent, the supporting road reconstruction has also made Yan 'an West Road and Xinhua Road become state guest passages. Fortunately, because there are few shops and their importance, the whole Xinhua Road has been completely preserved in this round of construction.
Nowadays, walking on Xinhua Road, the old villas many years ago are still the same, many of which have become historical protection buildings (including horseshoe-shaped villas designed by the famous Hungarian architect Hudac at Panyu intersection of Xinhua Road), the post office of Xinhua Road, the core post office of Changning District, and the restaurant Summer and Autumn Pavilion representing Shanghai characteristics. Although the Fengbo restaurant opened by singer Zhu Fengbo in 1980s has long since ceased to exist, the old house is still intact, and the opposite Shanghai Cinema has stood for many years. The annual film festival adds to the charm of Xinhua Road.
After entering the new historical era, the government began to realize the importance of the protection of ancient buildings. Today, Xinhua Road has become one of the three key protected roads in Changning District. Not to mention that the fence under the buttonwood tree has been changed many times, sculptures have been built on the roadside, enriching the green vegetation, and the old houses on both sides have been required to be maintained, and the government has also provided subsidies. It is particularly commendable that after several attempts, all sidewalks now use square floor tiles made of environmental protection waste residue, which are not only beautiful, but also excellent in water permeability, and there is no water accumulation in the whole road.
Because the company is located in the middle section of Xinhua Road, no matter where you come from, you need to appreciate the elegance of Xinhua Road first, so the first sentence most people say is: This road in front of your house is really beautiful! When guests are invited to the entrance of the opposite light music group and have dinner in the "Butterfly Pavilion" transformed by the villa, everyone often lingers and can't stop. Of course, the bar in the next fence is a great place for night owls.
Another strange thing is that I seem to have never seen a traffic accident on Xinhua Road in these years. It seems that the unique atmosphere can make people calm down instantly. Although there was a traffic jam, I couldn't hear the driver's horn. Foreigners living in Shanghai, especially the French, especially like living here. If we want to define Xinhua Road, I think "beautiful and elegant" can summarize its characteristics.
Due to the increase of traffic volume, I seldom drive to work now, more because I have the opportunity to walk on Xinhua Road to feel its charm, especially in the morning and evening, Xinhua Road is the most intoxicating. ...
Perhaps this infatuation touched heaven. Although we couldn't find a new office on Xinhua Road, the intersection of Dingxi Road became the location of this company. I can still walk on Xinhua Road every day, and of course I realize my desire to eat and drink in Dingxi Road Food Street every day.
Friend, whether you live in Shanghai or not, I suggest you take a walk on Xinhua Road when you are free and feel the real charm of Shanghai!