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Wukang Mansion

Historic building·Former French Concession

Hudec, 1924

About Wukang Mansion

Wukang Mansion, at 1850 Middle Huaihai Road, was designed by László Hudec and completed in 1924. The eight-storey French Renaissance building is described as the oldest veranda-style apartment building in Shanghai, and a public square now stands beside it (Shanghai Municipal Government).

Why it's on our list

  • Designed by László Hudec
  • Completed 1924
  • Wukang Road walks

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wukang Mansion before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Wukang Mansion, as the crow flies.

  1. Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye LiFormer French Concession1.3 km16 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Wukang Mansion are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Jing’an Temple2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  2. Xintiandi3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 14 min
  3. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
  4. West Bund Museum4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 16 min
  5. Yu Garden5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 19 min
  6. The Bund6.1 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min
  7. Oriental Pearl TV Tower7.1 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 22 min
  8. Shanghai Tower7.2 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 22 min
  9. Shanghai Museum East9.8 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 29 min

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