Two blocks in Shanghai, namely the Hengfu Musical block and Panlong Tiandi, were recently selected as the fourth batch of national-level tourist and leisure blocks, as announced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Located in Xuhui district, the Hengfu Musical Block boasts unique historical and cultural charm, while featuring an integrated development pattern of art and life. Particularly known for its rich music culture and art resources, it gathers the most musical talents and performing institutions in the city, including the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts and Shanghai Opera Theater. Walking here, visitors can experience the combined beauty of the city, architecture, music, culture and nature.
Panlong Tiandi, located in the West Hongqiao Business District in Qingpu district, is an urban complex that integrates commercial, residential, hotel and green spaces, as well as an open block featuring the charm of a Jiangnan water town. With coverage spanning 50,000 square meters as an open block, 230,000 square meters of green space and a 3-kilometer natural water system, it integrates the water town heritage, art, leisure and entertainment.
Previously, the Sinan Mansions block in Huangpu district and Wukang Road-Anfu Road block in Xuhui district were selected in the first batch of national-level tourist and leisure blocks, followed by the Yuyuan Road art and life block selected in the second batch, as well as the Xintiandi Shikumen block in Huangpu district and the Kerry Center-Anyi Road block in Jing'an district in the third batch.
