CHINA-SHANGHAI-HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL BLOCK-ART AND LIFE-ECONOMY (CN)

(251113) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A tailor's shop owner irons clothes at his store at the Yuyuan Road Historical and Cultural Block in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 12, 2025.

The Yuyuan Road Historical and Cultural Block is a well-known neighborhood in the city's downtown area. In recent years, the block has consistently pursued an urban renewal philosophy that integrates art into daily life. By introducing independent bookstores, cafes, art studios, and other establishments, it now boasts around 80 distinctive shops, making it a must-visit destination for Shanghai's artistic youth and travelers. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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