In spring, amid gentle strolls, sunny days, and fragrant blooms, theaters in Shanghai also extend their invitations.

The 2024 Modern Drama Valley event, held from April 26 to May 13 in Shanghai's Jing'an district, has introduced four new city walk routes, offering a delightful blend of theatrical experiences and cultural exploration.

These routes weave through theaters and libraries, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of theatrical culture while also meandering through bustling commercial districts and historic Shikumen architecture, a style of housing unique to Shanghai that blends Chinese and Western styles, providing a glimpse into Shanghai's historical evolution.

Route One: "Drama Valley Headquarters"

Lyceum Theatre

Address: No 57 South Maoming Road, Huangpu district

Open: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Plays: Ayn Rand and Lente e Violento

 

Shanghai Jiu Guang Department Store

Address: 1F Customer Service Counter, No 1618 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district

Open: 10 am to 10 pm

 

Jing'an District Culture Center

Address: No 459 North Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an district

Open: 10 am to 5 pm

 

Tourism Service Center (Anyi Road) of Jing'an district

Address: No 63 Anyi Road, Jing'an district, Shanghai (Exit 6 of Jing'an Temple Metro Station)

Open: Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays), 9:30 am to 5 pm

Route Two: "The Secret Garden of Theater Enthusiasts"

HKRI Taikoo Hui

Address: South Garden S301, S.NEW Limited-time Shop, No 789 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district (Elevator next to NIO Car)

Open: 10 am to 10 pm

 

Majestic Theatre

Address: No 66 Jiangning Road, Jing'an district

Open: 9:30 am to 7 pm

Featured Plays: Thousand Miles and Rivers and Love Myth

 

Shangyangu

Address: No 1013 West Beijing Road, Jing'an district

Open: 10 am to 5 pm

 

Shanghai Citic Pacific Plaza

Address: LG Concierge Desk, No 1168 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district

Open: 11 am to 9 pm

 

Jing'an District Library (Xinzha Road Branch)

Address: No 1702-1708 Xinzha Road, Jing'an district, Shanghai, service desk in the lobby

Open: Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays), 9 am to 4 pm

 

FANCL Arts Center (Yihai Theatre)

Address: No 466 Jiangning Road, Jing'an district

Open: 10 am to 5 pm

 

MOHO Mall

Address: L1 Concierge Desk, No 699 Jiangning Road, Jing'an district

Open: 10 am to 9 pm

 

Jing'an District Children's Library

Address: No 28 East Kangding Road, Jing'an district, service desk in the lobby

Open: Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays), 9 am to 4 pm

Route Three: "Intersections of History and Modernity"

Jing'an Joy City

Address: 4F Corridor Member Center, No 166 North Xizang Road, Jing'an district

Open: 12 pm to 7 pm

 

Shanghai Suhe Mixc World

Address: East LG2 Concierge next to the VIP Room, No 100 North Fujian Road, Jing'an district

Open: 11 am to 10 pm

 

Jing'an District Library (Tianmu Road Branch)

Address: No 2 Tianmu Middle Road, Jing'an district, service desk in the lobby

Open: Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays), 9 am to 4 pm

 

Zhabei Revolutionary Historical Materials Exhibition Hall

Address: Entrance of the Memorial Hall, No 118 North Zhejiang Road, Jing'an district

Open: Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays), 9 am to 11:30 pm, 1 pm to 4 pm

Route Four: "Watch Circus and Sing Together"

Shanghai Circus World

Address: No 2266 Gonghexin Road, Jing'an district

Open: 10 am to 5 pm

 

Shanghai Jiu Guang Center

Address: 2F J's Club (2F VIP Room), No 2188 Gonghexin Road, Jing'an district

Open: 10 am to 10 pm

 

Daning International Business Plaza

Address: service desk in Building 2, No 1878-2008 Gonghexin Road, Jing'an district

Open: 11 am to 8 pm

 

Daning Music Plaza

Address: service desk in B1, No 777 Wanrong Road, Jing'an district

Open: 12 pm to 8 pm

 

Jing'an District Library (Wenxi Road Branch)

Address: No 800 Wenxi Road, Jing'an district, service desk in the lobby

Open: Tuesday to Sunday (Closed on Mondays), 9 am to 4 pm

 

Sources: "shanghaitourism" "jaqsww" "zbggwhy" "shanghaifabu" WeChat accounts