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Wukang Road

Shanghai's most photogenic street, lined with plane trees and 1930s villas that once housed celebrities.

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Why go

About Wukang Road

Wukang Road runs through the heart of the former French Concession and is famous for its leafy plane trees and preserved 1930s architecture. The tapering Wukang Mansion is the street's most photographed building, while dozens of heritage villas line the way. The road was home to artists, writers, and politicians, including actress Hu Die and playwright Xiao Hong.

Cafes and boutiques now occupy many of the old houses.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Photograph the tapering Wukang Mansion at the Huaihai Road end
  2. 02Stroll under the plane trees past heritage villas
  3. 03Visit the Wukang Road Former Residence Museum
  4. 04Stop at the cafes and bookshops along the street
  5. 05Follow the road south to the former residence of Zhang Leping

Good to know

Era
1930s French Concession
Highlight
Wukang Mansion, built 1924
Ticket Notes
Free; the small heritage museum may charge
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings

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