Former French Concession
Shanghai Region · China
Located in the center of Shanghai, south of Huaihai Zhong Lu, is a renowned urban attraction that combines historical charm with modern luxury. It is a pedestrian-friendly district that has become a symbol of Shanghai's unique blend of tradition and modernity, east and west
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Former French Concession
Welcome to the Former French Concession, a district that serves as a living museum of Shanghai's complex colonial past. As you stand here, beneath the canopy of London Plane trees brought over by French settlers, you are walking…
Listen in the app2The Wukang Mansion — Architectural Grandeur on the Corner
We arrive at the intersection of Wukang Road and Huaihai Road to find one of Shanghai’s most photographed landmarks: the Wukang Mansion, formerly known as the Normandy Apartments. Built in 1924, this structure celebrates its…
Listen in the app3Fuxing Park — A European Oasis of Local Life
Entering Fuxing Park is like stepping into a Parisian garden that has been adopted and transformed by the local Shanghainese soul. Originally known as French Park, it remains the only French-style park in Shanghai, featuring a…
Listen in the app4The Blackstone Mansion — Wealth and Stone
Standing before the Blackstone Mansion, or the Blackstone House, one is immediately struck by its imposing presence and the somber, dark-hued stone that gives it its name. This is a monument to the staggering wealth that has…
Listen in the app5Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence — The Heart of Modern China
A short walk brings us to a modest yet profoundly significant site: the former residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the man revered as the father of modern China. …
Listen in the app6Sinan Mansions — A Modern Renaissance of the 1920s
The Sinan Mansions represent the pinnacle of historic preservation and luxury redevelopment in the French Concession. This area consists of a cluster of beautifully restored villas built in the 1920s for Western expatriates. …
Listen in the app7Wukang Road and the Artisan Bakeries
Returning to Wukang Road, we focus on the sensory delight of the district’s modern culinary scene. This street has become a pilgrimage site for those seeking the 'perfect' croissant or a cup of artisan coffee. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Former French Concession draws to a close, we are left with a profound sense of the district's resilience. For nearly a century, this was a city within a city, governed by its own laws and reflecting…
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What is Former French Concession?
Former French Concession is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shanghai Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.2083, 121.4504 |
| Last updated |