1933 Old Millfun
1933 Old Millfun
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Neighborhood: Jiaxing Lu (Jiaxing Road)
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- Hailun Road • 8 min walk
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Danny S
Brisbane, Australia70 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
I love this place! Truly one of the most unique buildings I've ever seen. The more you explore the more you realise how ridiculously over designed this building is considering it was an abattoir. But at the same time, the more you look the more you understand how practical and functional the layout is and you find yourself imagining it as a slaughterhouse. Its huge and must have been able to process thousands of animals a day!
Loads of little stairways and ramps all leading to the same spot and its very maze like. A truly breathtaking building when you don't know what to expect walking in the door.
There are design companies, shops selling all kinds of art work and some fashion boutiques, restaurants and cafes (just once it would be nice NOT to have a starbucks somewhere!) but really its all about the architecture. Definitely worth a couple of hours of your day.
A few people have mentioned catching a cab. Not necessary. Get on the metro, line 10 or line 4 to Hailun Rd. Turn left out of exit 3. Take second left. Then go right at the fork and follow that until you cross a small bridge (don't cross the first bridge on your right, the one you want will be right in front of you at the end of the street). You'll see the building on the right has all the circular windows. About 5-7min walk.
Loads of little stairways and ramps all leading to the same spot and its very maze like. A truly breathtaking building when you don't know what to expect walking in the door.
There are design companies, shops selling all kinds of art work and some fashion boutiques, restaurants and cafes (just once it would be nice NOT to have a starbucks somewhere!) but really its all about the architecture. Definitely worth a couple of hours of your day.
A few people have mentioned catching a cab. Not necessary. Get on the metro, line 10 or line 4 to Hailun Rd. Turn left out of exit 3. Take second left. Then go right at the fork and follow that until you cross a small bridge (don't cross the first bridge on your right, the one you want will be right in front of you at the end of the street). You'll see the building on the right has all the circular windows. About 5-7min walk.
Written August 15, 2016
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Yvonne Chang
Los Angeles, CA29 contributions
Apr 2011
This building named simply as 1933 is an art deco style building, built as an abattoir aka slaughterhouse. Today it is transformed into a commercial and creative hub consists of design studios, luxury boutiques, restaurants, bars, clubs, art galleries, and theater. It is in a less traveled area of Shanghai known as the Hongkou District. The design of this building is unusual in that it was meant as a slaughterhouse. It is a photographer's dream. See the Escher-inspired staircases and test your fear of heights at the glass-floored gallery on the top level. Do a search on the internet and you will see pictures of it. Many Jewish refugees once found safe haven in this area, some prospered, others lived in cramped quarters. There is a Jewish museum that is still in the developing stage as of April 2011.
Written May 9, 2011
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Joanna Yeo
Shanghai, China444 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
We visited the 1933 Slaughterhouse (1933 老场坊）in Oct 2016, with elderly parents and a 9yo kid in tow.
This is an amazing part of Shanghai history. Imagine a Roman Basilica style building, designed by renowned British architect Balfours, in 1933 pre war Shanghai, and for use as a slaughterhouse! This must have been a building ahead of its time.
To walk the slaughterhouse is free. It is well ventilated and lighted, thanks to Windows and vents that come part of the architecture. There are also separated pathways for cattle (with very rough surfaces to prevent slipping) and staircases for abattoir workers to use - separate for health and safety reasons.
The external facade is squarish / boxy. But the interior of the slaughterhouse features a complicated labrynth of passageways / staircase within a circular design - which is believed to facilitate the cattle's reincarnation to their next life.
A tour could be completed within 30 mins (quick walk through) or a leisurely 1-2 hours (with photography included). It's a photographers haven.
Located within Shanghai's Hongkou district, I would recommend this as a place to visit when you are in Shanghai.
This is an amazing part of Shanghai history. Imagine a Roman Basilica style building, designed by renowned British architect Balfours, in 1933 pre war Shanghai, and for use as a slaughterhouse! This must have been a building ahead of its time.
To walk the slaughterhouse is free. It is well ventilated and lighted, thanks to Windows and vents that come part of the architecture. There are also separated pathways for cattle (with very rough surfaces to prevent slipping) and staircases for abattoir workers to use - separate for health and safety reasons.
The external facade is squarish / boxy. But the interior of the slaughterhouse features a complicated labrynth of passageways / staircase within a circular design - which is believed to facilitate the cattle's reincarnation to their next life.
A tour could be completed within 30 mins (quick walk through) or a leisurely 1-2 hours (with photography included). It's a photographers haven.
Located within Shanghai's Hongkou district, I would recommend this as a place to visit when you are in Shanghai.
Written October 15, 2016
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Patrick T
Hong Kong, China2,697 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The old slaughter house has been beautifully revitalised to a venue of art and culture. The internal structure has been well preserved. Good place for taking photos.
Written December 31, 2020
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Carlo W
Shanghai87 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Imagine a former slaughterhouse transformed into a maze of small shops, with raw concrete everywhere, in a complex setting where you walk up and down stairs, exploring one small alley after another - all just steps away from the Bund - Shanghai's most famous place. One can vividly imagine the scenes from the past in the narrow alleys inside this architectural marvel. Really worth a visit!
Written September 2, 2018
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Robert B
New York City, NY19 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Somewhat out of the way, but a truly unique structure, built as a slaughter house in 1933. Consequently the design is both highly functional as well as aesthetic. It is an event space as well as a center for offices, which does distract somewhat from the original architecture. Still much to enjoy and there is, thankfully, a pretty good restaurant on the ground level.
Written January 27, 2016
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CQUEKSAN
Malaysia54 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Subway Line 4 and get off at Hailun Lu Station. 10-15 minutes walk. There are many construction going on. Best is to ask the locals. You need to walk over a bridge. Entrance free. Toilet very nice. Take the Lift to highest floor. Enjoy your coffee and cakes downstairs where there were a lot of stuff toys at every sofa. Very nice cafe and free wifi available. Coffee 25 RMB. Apple and cranberry cheese cake 27RMB.
Written April 3, 2015
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bertrand dubus
canggu85 contributions
Sep 2019
i was told that it was the place for art. there is no art inside, just design studios or schools. the building is interseting, it's not a must if you spend 2 days in shanghai
Written September 15, 2019
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Mantas D
57 contributions
Jun 2019
One of the highlights of the Shanghai trip. Head there to observe and have a number of snapshots taken in a strange piece of architect art. It's called Millfun, but outside of China it is known as a slaughter house. Now it holds offices and small galleries. I wish more cafeterias on top of the building were open. Also, the small gardens there need some care. They crave for human touch but it is left to fend for itself. /sigh
Written June 7, 2019
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Kari Hakala
Shanghai, China790 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
The famous Art Deco building that was used before at Slaughter House is a very interesting architectural building that is now hiding a maze of shops, gyms, cafes and bran stores.
Upon entering you cannot see anything except the Art Deco style concrete building that looks oad for normal person.
Number of people to take pictures on such artistic environment because there is no other design style like this in Shanghai.
Inside the quality of food coffee and services is very good and not expensive.
Recommend Grace coffee on third floor.
Upon entering you cannot see anything except the Art Deco style concrete building that looks oad for normal person.
Number of people to take pictures on such artistic environment because there is no other design style like this in Shanghai.
Inside the quality of food coffee and services is very good and not expensive.
Recommend Grace coffee on third floor.
Written April 6, 2019
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Hi! Is this open tomorrow, January 1?
Written December 31, 2019
Hello,
I heard about a masquerade that is held during Halloween (October 31st). has anybody ever attended? Will there be an event like this held this year?
Written September 22, 2016
Hello,
You might look for it on expat's events. I went there twice the first one it was at night and it was a private event from my company, so it might be something going on organized by an expatriates association
Written September 25, 2016
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