A compelling TV drama or movie can serve as a mirror to a city's cultural heritage, and the TV series Blossoms Shanghai along with the movie She's Got No Name have perfectly captured the essence of Shanghai. The rich historical architecture and cultural significance of the urban areas featured in these productions have spurred a surge in popularity for \"city walk\" routes centered around them.
CGTN reporter Zhang Meng teams up with Tobias Le Compte, a Belgian musician renowned on social media for his excellent grasp of the main Shanghai dialect, and Yao Tianchenglong, director of Family in Narrow Alley, a local Shanghai resident. Together, they explore the former \"golden triangle\" of the film industry near Zhapu Road in Hongkou District—the very location where She's Got No Name was filmed. Their journey seeks to uncover the enduring charm of Shanghai's \"longtang\" (alleys) culture, offering a deeper insight into the city's unique blend of tradition and modernity.
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Live: Unveiling the mystique of cinematic 'longtang' in Shanghai
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