In this week's video, Jack explores one of Shanghai's disappearing neighbourhoods in the centre of the city. In many cities in China neighbourhoods like this one, Laoximen are getting demolished. These places are people's homes but also are old and maybe not the most safe. As with most things in life there are always two sides to the story. Jack goes to visit the neighbourhood to speak to some of the people the demolition is affecting and see the neighbourhood before it is resigned to the history books.
Shanghai's old neighborhoods are disappearing, and this video explores the demolition of Laoximen, a central neighborhood. The video captures the perspectives of residents affected by the demolitions, showing both sides of the story. It offers a glimpse into the neighborhood's history and culture before it's lost forever. A poignant look at change and displacement in a rapidly developing city.
In this weeks video, Jack explores one of Shanghai's disappearing neighbourhoods in the centre of the city. In many cities in China neighbourhoods like this one, Laoximen are getting demolished. These places are people's homes but also are old and maybe not the most safe. As with most things in life...
Attractions in this video: Confucius Temple
