Shanghai's Secret European Towns You Won't Believe Exist

Most people know Shanghai for its futuristic skyline, towering skyscrapers, and vibrant city life. But hidden on the outskirts of the city are several remarkable towns inspired by the architecture of Europe. In this video, I explore some of Shanghai's most fascinating European-style towns, including English, German, Dutch, Swedish, and Spanish-inspired communities. Together, they tell the story of one of China's most ambitious urban development projects: One City, Nine Towns. Join me as we discover these unique places and see how Europe was reimagined in the heart of China. ________________________________________ 📍 Locations Featured in This Video Venice Town 📍 Venice Town, Pujiang Town, Minhang District, Shanghai, China Anting New Town (German Town) 📍 Anting New Town, Jiading District, Shanghai, China Gaoqiao New Town (Dutch Town) 📍 Gaoqiao New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China Luodian New Town (Scandinavian Town) 📍 Luodian New Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, China Fengcheng New Town (Spanish Town) 📍 Fengcheng New Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai, China Thames Town (English Town) 📍 Thames Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China About the Project The One City, Nine Towns initiative was launched in the early 2000s to encourage suburban development around Shanghai. Each town was designed with architectural inspiration from different European countries, creating some of the city's most unusual and least-known destinations.