Wukang Road and the former French Concession

武康路 · Wǔkāng Lù

Plane-tree streets of 1920s–30s villas and apartment blocks, including the Wukang Mansion.

No booking needed2–3 hours

Tip

Rent a shared bike and ride Wukang, Anfu and Fuxing roads; the cafés fill up after 14:00.

Opening hours: Open streets
Price: Free
How to book: No booking needed.
Getting there: Shanghai Library (Line 10) or Jiaotong University (Lines 10 and 11)
Address in Chinese: 上海市徐汇区武康路

Photo: SSYoung · CC BY-SA 4.0

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From other travelers

Travel guides

Shanghai in 3 days: a practical itineraryThe Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum East, Lujiazui and the old French Concession in three days, with closing days, metro stops and booking tips.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

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