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Activity Xuhui, Shanghai

Former French Concession

An activity in Xuhui, Shanghai, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Former French Concession in Xuhui, Shanghai
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Why go

Plane-tree streets of villas, boutiques and cafes, centered on Wukang and Anfu roads.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Shanghai, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Tianzifang, 2.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Xuhui
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Shanghai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Tianzifang

    Maze of shikumen lane houses filled with small shops and studios.

    Shopping · 2.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Shanghai Museum

    Bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and jade at People's Square, with a newer East branch in Pudong.

    Sight · 4.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jia Jia Tang Bao

    Plain local shop making xiaolongbao soup dumplings to order.

    Food · 4.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Yang's Fried Dumplings

    Local chain known for shengjian bao, pan-fried pork buns with crisp bottoms.

    Food · 5.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Yu Garden

    Ming dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions in the old city.

    Sight · 5.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai

    Restored bar of the 1911 Shanghai Club on the Bund, known for its long counter.

    Drinks · 5.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Former French Concession is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Shanghai

Former French Concession is our only activity pick in Shanghai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Shanghai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Shanghai run from 8°C in January to 32°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Former French Concession itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Shanghai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Shanghai weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Wu Kang Lu, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200031
Coordinates
31.20844, 121.44040
Destination
Shanghai, China

Former French Concession: quick answers

How much time do you need at Former French Concession?

Plan on about 3 hours at Former French Concession. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Former French Concession?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Rent a shared bike to cover more ground.

Is Former French Concession free?

Yes, we list Former French Concession as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Former French Concession?

Former French Concession is at Wu Kang Lu, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200031, in Xuhui. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Former French Concession?

Former French Concession appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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