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Qiao Shanghai
Добавлен 11 июн 2021
Michelle Qiao, author of "Shanghai Nanjing Road," will guide you to explore a unique Shanghai through reading its architectures with her new series: Qiao Shanghai.
Ciao! Explore a unique Shanghai with Michelle Qiao!
Ciao! Explore a unique Shanghai with Michelle Qiao!
In Search Of Lester Boys
It's 1926 in Shanghai when the British tycoon, Henry Lester (1840-1926) dies. He was rich but low-profile. He didn't marry or have children. Before he died in 1926, he donated almost all his assets to build the Lester Chinese Hospital, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education and the Henry Lester Institute of Medical Research. The Henry Lester Trust was also set up to provide scholarship for students. The trust still operates today. Recently, we had the privilege of meeting a top Chinese scientist who was the beneficiary of the scholarship.
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What does a luxury hotel look like a century ago? Check The Astor House Hotel in Shanghai.
Просмотров 155Год назад
Founded in 1846, the Astor House Hotel is the the first modernized hotel in Shanghai. During its finest days, it was the no.1 choice for foreigners vising Shanghai. Famous visitors including Ulysses S. Grant, Bertrand Russell, Thomas F. Milliard, Edgar Snow and Helen Foster stayed here. Follow Michelle Qiao to explore stories behind the architecture.
Part 3 of the Online Tour of Holy Trinity Cathedral
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As you step inside this magnificent red-brick church, a Bund landmark for over 150 years, the stunning starry sky dome and colorful lead windows immediately captivate your attention. Notably, there's a prominent window known as the "Lester Memorial Window" with an intriguing story behind it. In this episode, join Michelle Qiao and Su Xinbao, Vice President of Huajian Group Shanghai Architectura...
Part 2 of the Online Tour of Holy Trinity Cathedral
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In 1925, to commemorate the end of the First World War, the Holy Trinity Cathedral installed the largest pipe organ in the Far East at that time, the "War Memorial Organ". Follow Michelle Qiao to explore the magnificent and spacious interior of this church, with the sound of the melodious pipe organ!
Shanghai Holy Trinity Cathedral (Part 1)
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Built in 1847, near the Bund, the Holy Trinity Cathedral is one of the most beautiful churches in Shanghai. It is reported that the early construction process of the church was quite bumpy. Follow Michelle Qiao to explore stories behind the architecture.
Waitan History Museum reopened
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The Waitan (Bund) History Museum, located at 475 Zhongshan Road E1, was reopened yesterday after renovation and upgrades for several years. The Qiao Shanghai studio also donated bilingual architectural documentaries on the Bund and Nanjing Road to the Museum. Follow Michelle Qiao to explore the museum!
Shanghai's Temple of the Queen of Heaven
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Along Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, under the Henan Road Bridge, once stood the city’s largest Mazu Temple, Tian Hou Gong, or Temple of the Queen of Heaven. In decades-long changes, the temple’s audience hall and ancient stage were placed in different corners of the city where they've embraced new lives. Join Michelle Qiao in completing an archaeological puzzle of the Temple of the Queen of Heaven.
Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce
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Along Suzhou Creek and Henan Road Bridge in Shanghai, stands a gatehouse with a commemorative Roman arch. The roof is inscribed with “Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce”. The grand structure and the chamber’s clubhouse has witnessed a turbulent history. Renovated, it’s an eye-catching landmark by Suzhou Creek. Follow Michelle Qiao to explore more about it.
The Man Who Changed Shanghai
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#Hudecs130thAnniversarySeries The famous architect, Laszlo Hudec, lived in Shanghai between 1918 and 1947. During the 29 years, he designed many important buildings in the city, such as the Park Hotel, Normandie Apartments building and the Grand Theater. This year marks the 130th anniversary of Laszlo Hudec's birthday. Lat's watch the Slovak movie "The Man Who Changed Shanghai" directed by MR. ...
Inside Normandie Apartments -Pohľad zblízka na budovu Normandie Apartments
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January 8th is the 130th anniversary of Laszlo Hudec's birthday. To commemorate this famous Slovakian architect, Qiao Shanghai and the Consulate General of the Slovak Republic in Shanghai have launched the Slovak version of "Inside Normandie Apartments". A signature building by Laszlo Hudec, the Normandie Apartments on Wukang Road stand like a powerful warship overlooking the city. The building...
The Marble Hall (Part 2): The most precious gift for the children
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In downtown Shanghai, stands a white building named Marble Hall. With the look of the Louvre in Paris, it has a neoclassical style that’s perfectly proportioned and exquisitely decorated. It is now the China Welfare Institute Children’s Palace. In 1924, when Marble Hall was completed, the press called it "the most beautiful stately home in Shanghai." The Kadoories’ former home became the China ...
The Marble Hall (Part 1): The former residence of Jewish tycoon Elly Kadoorie
Просмотров 97Год назад
In downtown Shanghai, stands a white building named Marble Hall. With the look of the Louvre in Paris, it has a neoclassical style that’s perfectly proportioned and exquisitely decorated. It is now the China Welfare Institute Children’s Palace. In 1924, the new residence of Jewish tycoon Elly Kadoorie was completed. The press said Shanghai will feel particularly proud of it. The Marble Hall has...
The Prosperous Pei Villa
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The Pei’s Villa is a very special East-meets-West garden house. It’s very modern, has an elevator. But it also decorated with a lot of traditional Chinese elements. It also mirrored the history of the legendary Pei’s Family which prospered for 15 generations since the Ming Dynasty. Let’s go and have a look.
Legend of Henry Lester's Medical Institute
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A hundred years ago in Shanghai, there was a British tycoon named Henry Lester. He was rich but didn't own a car and used buses. He didn't marry or have children. Before he died in 1926, Lester donated almost all his assets to build the Lester Chinese Hospital, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education and the Henry Lester Institute of Medical Research. The Henry Lester Institute of Med...
The Green House: the 'most luxurious residence in the Far East'
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In 1936, architect Laszlo Hudec designed a modern-style villa for Chinese tycoon D. V. Woo. Known as "The Green House," the villa has a modern exterior and first-rate facilities. It was reputed to be "the most luxurious residence in the Far East." Follow Michelle Qiao to explore more about The Green House.
1930s Central Arcade Gets A New Makeover
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1930s Central Arcade Gets A New Makeover
Near neighbors: the history and life of Ci’anli Building
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Near neighbors: the history and life of Ci’anli Building
Shanghai's Peace Hotel: Where the modern era starts
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Shanghai's Peace Hotel: Where the modern era starts
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I hope they restore the Lester Memorial Window.
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Great knowledge about history and heritage!
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