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French-style villa housing thousands of treasures, few people and super healing for photos

🏛️Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum Guide|The collision of Eastern and Western aesthetics in the "Little White House on the Sea"🎨 📍【Key Information at a Glance】 Address: No. 79 Fenyang Road, Xuhui District, a French Renaissance garden residence built in 1905, famously known as the "Little White House on the Sea"~ ⏰Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00) 🎫Ticket: 8 RMB (cash only) 🚇Transportation: 15-minute walk from Changshu Road Station on Lines 1/7, 10-minute walk from South Shaanxi Road Station on Line 10 ✨【Must-Visit Highlights】 ▪️Architectural Aesthetics: Pure white exterior walls + double embrace open-air stairs perfect for photos, the second floor’s red carpet spiral staircase with crystal chandelier creates a full atmosphere, the third floor’s marble fireplace and stained glass dome hide vintage charm, every corner exudes the texture of time📸 ▪️Precious Exhibits: Ming and Qing dynasty furniture masterpieces (disassemblable rosewood armchair, huanghuali painting table) stand out, nearly 300 pieces of embroidery, carving, and folk crafts showcase the craftsmanship blending northern and southern techniques with East-West fusion🌿 ▪️Hidden Easter Eggs: Former residence of Mayor Chen Yi, also a filming location for classics like "The Soong Sisters," full of historical stories 💡【Practical Tips for Visiting】 The building itself is a "living exhibit," it’s recommended to explore the courtyard exterior first before the indoor exhibits; the exhibits are rich in detail, allowing you to savor the mortise and tenon craftsmanship and the deep meaning of the patterns; few people and beautiful scenery make it perfect for vintage-style photography, reserve 1.5-2 hours to fully immerse yourself in this feast of Eastern and Western aesthetics✨
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