The Former French Concession
The former French Concession: the back story
The back story
About The former French Concession: the back story
The former French Concession, mostly in Xuhui and Huangpu, is Shanghai’s leafiest quarter: plane-tree avenues, villas and lane houses, small shops and many of the restaurants in the MICHELIN guide.
Wukang Road
Start at Wukang Mansion on Huaihai Road and wander the plane-tree streets.
Eating
Jinxian Road has three Shanghainese Bib Gourmands side by side: Lan Xin, Chun and Mao Long.
Wukang Mansion was designed by László Hudec and completed in 1924.
Shopping
Huaihai Road has the big stores, Tianzifang the small ones.
Our advice: explore on foot, and stop for lunch on Jinxian Road.
Why it's on our list
- Wukang Road
- Eating
- Shopping
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The former French Concession: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The former French Concession: the back story 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
- Xintiandi1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Jing’an Temple2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Yu Garden2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Wukang Mansion3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Bund3.4 kmWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Shanghai Tower4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- West Bund Museum4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Shanghai Museum East6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 21 min