Shanghai's Great Balancing Act: Preserving Heritage While Building the Future

The Shikumen Paradox: Breathing New Life Into Old StonesThe restored shikumen (stone-gate) houses of Xintiandi represent Shanghai's most successful heritage experiment:- 78% original structures preserved- 240% increase in property values since 2015

Shanghai's Dual Identity: Preserving Heritage While Building the Future

[The Shanghai Paradox]The morning mist rises simultaneously over the art deco facades of the Bund and the futuristic skyline of Pudong, perfectly encapsulating Shanghai's dual identity. This is a city that refuses to choose between past and future,