On September 12, the east extension section of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, known as the "First Commercial Street in China", officially opened. This is the largest upgrade of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street since it was opened in 1999, extending from Henan Road to the Bund.

The east extension section of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street was full of tourists on the first day of its opening. The short 500-meter road continued to be filled with surprises in time-honored brands and new neighborhoods, and consumers 'eyes brightened.

The east extension section of Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street continues to extend outward from Henan Middle Road to Zhongshan East 1st Road, which means that it is now possibleGo straight from People's Square to the Bund!The pedestrian street is 1033 meters long and fullextended500metersabout

At the same time, the roadway was gone. The ground is changed into a pedestrian path leading to the buildings on both sides, and the pedestrian surface is 10-20 meters wider than the road. Even details such as resting seats, signs, and street lights are integrated with Shikumen elements, full ofShanghai-style cultural atmosphere.

The pavement is paved with "Xinjiang Kamaijin" granite stone, which is harmonious with the color of the historical protected buildings along the east extension section, and also has a certain style continuation with the pedestrian street on the west side.

Turning from the Bund into the new area of the pedestrian street, the eyes immediately widened. The carriageway was disappeared. The ground was changed into a pedestrian path leading to the buildings along the street. Because there was no shelter, citizens and tourists who came to check in to take photos could be seen everywhere.

This east extension section of Nanjing Road has formed three types: walking area, leisure area, and characteristic resting area according to the flow of people and the functions of surrounding buildings. The pedestrian area is mainly paved horizontally, supplemented by vertically, to guide the flow of people in the east-west direction; the leisure area is mainly paved horizontally to guide the flow of people and the commercial interaction on both sides; the characteristic resting area combines urban furniture, greening, manhole covers and other artistic details to create a comfortable pedestrian stay space. Citizens and tourists can stroll here for leisure, taste classics, and buy fashionable things.

However, the enthusiasm of citizens and tourists is particularly high. Located at the intersection of Nanjing Road and Henan Road, Henan Road, which used to be full of traffic, has a rare scene of "people surrounding cars" today.

"People of people are like a tide" and "people of people"

The unprecedented flow of people has made the security task on Nanjing Road extremely arduous. In order to maintain order at the scene and prevent the flow of people from colliding, on the one hand, security personnel played a rolling broadcast reminding tourists of things to pay attention to during peak periods. On the other hand, the police and armed police on duty formed a human wall, becoming a unique scenery that day.

Crossing the road under the command of the traffic police, I found that there were already many pedestrians passing through here ~

In front of the Peace Hotel is the best place to take photos in the east extension section. It is the busiest place here. Citizens passing by basically have to raise their mobile phones and press the shutter.

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street has far-reaching significance to Shanghai. There are not only various shopping and amusement venues along the street, but also historical and cultural facilities. In addition to well-known historical buildings such as the Peace Hotel, Shanghai's first arc lamp is also located here.

It is understood that this lamp was turned on on Nanjing East Road near Jiangxi Middle Road in 1882. At that time, the arc lamp on the pole shone in the night, like a bright moon. For many years, this lamppost has stood here, but not many people have discovered it due to being blocked by greenery. In the eastward expansion of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, this period of history has been excavated and enlarged. "1882 Square" was built on the original site. The arc lamp a hundred years ago was lit up again,

There is also a copperplate book under the lamp, engraved with the history of Shanghai's power development

In 1882, Shanghai's first arc lamp turned on on Nanjing East Road near Jiangxi Middle Road. The original site of Shanghai's first arc lamp on the east extension section created a square "1882 Square". The designer matched various spotlights on the surrounding ground and walls to create a dazzling effect. On the lamp posts are words such as "People's City Build by the People" and "People's City for the People", and words introducing the history of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street are engraved on the ground.

In the future, the square will be a place where citizens and tourists can enjoy it during the day and at night. At night, you can see the changing lights; during the day, you can read "history" carefully.

It is reported that on the ground below the lamppost, words introducing the history of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street are engraved: Near the lamppost, on July 28, 1882, China's first power generation company-Shanghai Electric Power Company was officially put into commercial operation; In 1882, China's first electric light was lit here; in 1883, China's first batch of overhead line poles; in 1906, Shanghai's first tram was opened to traffic on Nanjing Road; in 1928, the Guangming Theater opened

On the left is the fashionable New World Damaru Department Store, and on the right is the 85-year-old "Nanjing Building", which just opened Huawei's largest flagship store in the world not long ago!

At the entrance of the New World Daimaru Department Store, a rose room appeared, covered with gorgeous flowers.

The mall also laid red carpets from the inside out, creating a "mall + outdoor small square catwalk" show venue

French Blue and New World Daimaru Department Store

Look in the direction of the Bund. You can clearly see the iconic spire of the Peace Hotel building

Keep walking forward and you will come to the intersection of Sichuan Middle Road, getting closer and closer to the Bund! In Ci 'an Li and Ci' chang Li opposite the Meilun Building, a large number of new stores will open along the street, including the first store, trendy store and the new store for time-honored brand brands!

No. 172 Nanjing East Road, Cichangli Building, built in 1911.

In the location of the former Day and Night Spark Store, the well-known Korean brand KAKAO Friends. This is a trendy "emoticons" store with many cute derivative products

In this neighborhood, there will also be a flagship store themed for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, an Internet celebrity snack collection store, and a well-known Italian dessert brand.

Rinaldini's first store in China!

The Central Building has a sense of intimacy. It used to be called Central Shopping Mall, which has a more memorable name. It mainly deals in department stores, clothing, electrical appliances and other goods. It was a famous comprehensive shopping mall in Shanghai before. It has long been Shanghai's busiest landmark: if you want to repair things, go to the Central Shopping Mall!, Find bargains and go to the Central Mall! Go to the snack street and go to the Central Shopping Mall!

The building in my memory has been renovated! It's a bit of history from 1920 to now! There is Piye Coffee on the first floor and sports brands on the second floor! The third floor can communicate with another building that was hit! The fourth, fifth and sixth floors are full of restaurants and bars! Take a look around!

Keep moving forward and you will see Huiluo Company, which Ala Shanghai people are familiar with! The facade of Huiluo Company Building has also been renovated, and the space at the entrance has become very spacious.

100 Nanjing East Road,. Huiluo Company is the largest global department store run by foreign investors in modern Shanghai. It was built from 1904 to 1906.

When the iconic Peace Hotel is brought into view, the Bund is also in sight!

Unconsciously, I walked all the way from Henan Middle Road to the Bund

Crossing the road and looking back at Nanjing Road, it was crowded with tourists.

View the scenery from the Bund Observation Deck