In the 1930s it was a residential area for Japanese nationals in Shanghai and a place for cultural celebrities to gather as well. On either side of the street there are several scores of buildings with different architectural style and a score of historical buildings.

Transportation; Metro Line 3 (Dongbaoxing Rd. Station)

　　- Modern Art Gallery

　　The modern art gallery located at 27 DuoIun Road, having a rich collection and frequently putting on exhibitions of contemporary art.