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Take your time on Taikang Road
By Yang Di and Li Wei |
October 31, 2010, Sunday
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THE short road that runs between Sinan Road and Ruijin Road No. 2 was once an unexceptional downtown strip. Today, not far from the famed Tianzifang arts and crafts complex, Taikang Road itself is blossoming into a vibrant area of art and culture.
The ever-changing 420-meter-long road boasts some of the city's newest and most chic attractions, such as the one of the largest shopping malls, the SML center; the Liuli glass art museum, and an eclectic mix of shops featuring art, fashion, design, as well as good food and wine.
It's pleasant to walk and shop a little, then duck in for a coffee or try a healthy, low-calorie lunch in a new restaurant. It's an ideal place to observe a vivid street scene and enjoy a leisurely stroll away from high-traffic streets.
Liuli China Museum
The four-floor Liuli China Museum is definitely the most eye-catching spot on Taikang Road - one exterior corner is covered by a huge splash of white glass peony petals. It is the first museum in China that features a comprehensive contemporary collection of liuli (glass works) art from China and overseas.
Works of some of the best artists in the world are showcased, as well as glass artifacts. The museum was founded by renowned glass artist and sculptor Loretta Hui-shan Yang and her husband Zhang Yi. On the ground floor are a cafe and gift shop offering items from promising glass designers, and various accessories and souvenirs. With its cozy, inviting interior, the cafe Xiao San Tang is an excellent spot for those seeking a good, healthy meal, or just a glass of wine on a Sunday afternoon.
Admission: Free until November 1 after the Expo ends; thereafter 20 yuan.
Opening hours: 10am-5pm (museum); 10-11pm (gift shop); 11am-11pm (Xiao San Tang)
Address: 25 Taikang Rd
Tel: 6467-2268
Casa Pagoda
This is one of the ultimate destinations for home accessories in town. Before this shop opened, the Casa Pagoda store across the street only sold accessories together with furniture pieces. Since the collection expanded, the owner decided to open a store dedicated to home accessories. The concept is a mix of styles and products, with a huge selection of charming and intriguing home accessories. Casa Pagoda travels the world to bring together an exclusive collection, including aluminum sculptures, Middle Eastern metal work, vivid textiles and French country-style wooden pieces. The clientele are those who understand home fashion and want to make their homes beautiful and interesting. From low-priced items to very highend pieces, there's something for everyone.
Opening hours: 10am-8pm (weekdays); 11am-8pm (weekends)
Address: 136 Taikang Rd
Tel: 6466-8198
Yamado Leathers
Newly opened Yamado offers handmade leather bags and accessories made from fine cowhide, calfskin and goat leather. Bags are designed, crafted and personalized by a team of Chinese designers and craftsmen. From the small pieces like purses and mobile phone cases to rucksacks and tote bags, there are styles for every taste. The product line features unique creations and old standbys and favorites. Prices range from 129 yuan (US$19.33) for a phone case to 6,999 yuan for a tote. Limited collections with elegant, elaborate design definitely cheer a hardworking shopaholic.
Opening hours: 10:30am-9:45pm
Address: 252 Taikang Rd
Tel: 5465-7231
Finland Design
Finnish design is varied, vital and innovative, but there's not a lot of it in China, except for Nokia mobile phones. Owner Penni Parviainen has assembled a large collection of home wares from 35 Finnish designers and companies. They include probably the most famous Finnish brands littala and Marimekko, traditional Finnish design Aarikk, and a product line created by the glass artist and designer Markky Salo. Each item has special design value and expresses Finnish lifestyle concepts. From a 80 yuan glass cup to a designer wooden vase for 20,000 yuan, the quality items endure in design and please our senses in everyday living.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 242 Taikang Rd
The ever-changing 420-meter-long road boasts some of the city's newest and most chic attractions, such as the one of the largest shopping malls, the SML center; the Liuli glass art museum, and an eclectic mix of shops featuring art, fashion, design, as well as good food and wine.
It's pleasant to walk and shop a little, then duck in for a coffee or try a healthy, low-calorie lunch in a new restaurant. It's an ideal place to observe a vivid street scene and enjoy a leisurely stroll away from high-traffic streets.
Liuli China Museum
The four-floor Liuli China Museum is definitely the most eye-catching spot on Taikang Road - one exterior corner is covered by a huge splash of white glass peony petals. It is the first museum in China that features a comprehensive contemporary collection of liuli (glass works) art from China and overseas.
Works of some of the best artists in the world are showcased, as well as glass artifacts. The museum was founded by renowned glass artist and sculptor Loretta Hui-shan Yang and her husband Zhang Yi. On the ground floor are a cafe and gift shop offering items from promising glass designers, and various accessories and souvenirs. With its cozy, inviting interior, the cafe Xiao San Tang is an excellent spot for those seeking a good, healthy meal, or just a glass of wine on a Sunday afternoon.
Admission: Free until November 1 after the Expo ends; thereafter 20 yuan.
Opening hours: 10am-5pm (museum); 10-11pm (gift shop); 11am-11pm (Xiao San Tang)
Address: 25 Taikang Rd
Tel: 6467-2268
Casa Pagoda
This is one of the ultimate destinations for home accessories in town. Before this shop opened, the Casa Pagoda store across the street only sold accessories together with furniture pieces. Since the collection expanded, the owner decided to open a store dedicated to home accessories. The concept is a mix of styles and products, with a huge selection of charming and intriguing home accessories. Casa Pagoda travels the world to bring together an exclusive collection, including aluminum sculptures, Middle Eastern metal work, vivid textiles and French country-style wooden pieces. The clientele are those who understand home fashion and want to make their homes beautiful and interesting. From low-priced items to very highend pieces, there's something for everyone.
Opening hours: 10am-8pm (weekdays); 11am-8pm (weekends)
Address: 136 Taikang Rd
Tel: 6466-8198
Yamado Leathers
Newly opened Yamado offers handmade leather bags and accessories made from fine cowhide, calfskin and goat leather. Bags are designed, crafted and personalized by a team of Chinese designers and craftsmen. From the small pieces like purses and mobile phone cases to rucksacks and tote bags, there are styles for every taste. The product line features unique creations and old standbys and favorites. Prices range from 129 yuan (US$19.33) for a phone case to 6,999 yuan for a tote. Limited collections with elegant, elaborate design definitely cheer a hardworking shopaholic.
Opening hours: 10:30am-9:45pm
Address: 252 Taikang Rd
Tel: 5465-7231
Finland Design
Finnish design is varied, vital and innovative, but there's not a lot of it in China, except for Nokia mobile phones. Owner Penni Parviainen has assembled a large collection of home wares from 35 Finnish designers and companies. They include probably the most famous Finnish brands littala and Marimekko, traditional Finnish design Aarikk, and a product line created by the glass artist and designer Markky Salo. Each item has special design value and expresses Finnish lifestyle concepts. From a 80 yuan glass cup to a designer wooden vase for 20,000 yuan, the quality items endure in design and please our senses in everyday living.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 242 Taikang Rd
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