Instantly transported to Northern Europe, the old Shanghai's incredibly beautiful dreamlike garden mansion.

In 1927, the British Jewish tycoon, Mahler, commissioned the renowned Hua Gai architectural firm to design and construct a private garden villa in Shanghai. The construction of the villa spanned nine years, culminating in its completion in 1936. Today, this villa is known as the famous hotel and garden mansion in Shanghai: The Mahler Villa. 🕍 Nordic-inspired Private Garden ✨ The Mahler Villa is a castle-style mansion imbued with Nordic architectural aesthetics. The villa's roof is adorned with two unevenly elevated hip roofs, with relief decorations on the pointed roof and the upper part of the bay windows. ✨ The villa's design is a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western influences, featuring Norwegian-style spires, Gothic pointed roofs, Chinese glazed tiles, tiger windows, Mount Tai face bricks, and colorful floral tiles. 📷 Photography: ✨ The side of the Mahler Villa facing the main road offers excellent photo opportunities. The villa's entrance is flanked by a large flower bed that can be used as a foreground. ✨ Don't miss the vantage point from the pedestrian overpass opposite the villa, which offers a bird's-eye view. ✨ The main entrance is small, but once inside, you can capture the main building. 🌹 Note: The Mahler Villa is a nationally protected cultural relic, but it is also a high-end hotel in Shanghai. If you wish to photograph the interior, you need to book accommodation, dine at the Chinese restaurant, or have afternoon tea (reservation required). 🌈 Practical Information 📍 Location: No. 30, South Shaanxi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 💰 Accommodation Price: 1500~3600r 🍹 Afternoon Tea: 700r #thingstodoshanghai