I Prefer This Hidden Gem in Shanghai Over The Bund
I Prefer This Hidden Gem in Shanghai Over The Bund🌉
If The Bund belongs to tourists, then this neighborhood in Shanghai's Old Town is a sanctuary for locals!
This area was once home to foreign concessions and trading houses, with numerous Western-style houses and large gardens—truly a top-tier wealthy district! Today, it still preserves many beautiful Republican-era Western houses, authentic old buildings, and countless local snacks. It's great for both exploring and photography, directly accessible by subway, and perfect for a city walk!
🚶♀Route: Hunan Road➠Xingguo Road➠Xingguo Hotel➠Fuxing West Road➠Wuyuan Road➠Tai'an Road➠Yuqing Road➠Tianping Road
🚇Transportation: Metro University of Communications Station, Exit 7 (Lines 10 and 11)
✅Highlights
• Hunan Road: Distinctive roadside villas, quiet and leisurely.
• Xingguo Road: Large detached Western houses and Republican-era apartments, with plane tree shadows creating a perfectly romantic atmosphere.
• Xingguo Hotel: Over 20 distinctively styled Republican-era villas preserving their historical appearance, plus nearly 100 ancient tall trees.
• Fuxing West Road, Wuyuan Road, Tai'an Road, Yuqing Road: Beautiful Republican-era architecture and old houses with colorful facades, weathered wall paint, and diverse window frames—full of character!
📣Tips
▫Can be explored in 2-4 hours.
▫On sunny afternoons, even casual photos look amazing in the light and shadows.
▫When tired, find a café for a coffee—so relaxing!
▫Parking is difficult in this busy area, so subway is recommended.
Nearby attractions: Wukang Road, Soong Ching-ling's Former Residence. Come experience the unique charm of this area!😜