Tai Kang Lu 泰康路 on a Saturday Afternoon

It's a bad idea to visit Tai Kang Lu 泰康路 on a Sat as it gets really crowded and makes a leisure enjoyment of the art and crafts enclave tricky. Lin and I were there last Sat afternoon before going to the airport and we literally only walked one round and out. :( I did managed to capture some shots for memory sake. : I We'll check out the place again when we next visit Shanghai, but it'll definitely be a weekday instead. :)

We would love to browse the shops selling pretty stuff. :) But trying to pick up an item for closer look is difficult. You would have to wriggle your way through! Lol! :)))

You might be able to see some artists in action... :)

We didn't have the luxury of time to stop for tea... : (

 

Tai Kang Lu is one of the few Shikumen left in Shanghai. Unlike Xintiandi which appears neater & clutter free, Tai Kang Lu is unpretentious. You find cables, clothes & air-con units stringing above you. :) This is the charm of Tai Kang Lu isn't it? :)