Wukang Road is located in Xuhui District, Shanghai. It is one of the 64 roads that will never be widened in Shanghai and is also a famous historical and cultural street in China. It starts from Huashan Road in the north and ends at Huaihai Middle Road in the south, with a total length of about 1.2 kilometers. It is known as the "Celebrity Road" and "Internet celebrity check-in spot" that "condenses the hundred year history of modern Shanghai", perfectly integrating historical heritage, architectural aesthetics, literary atmosphere, and fashionable life.
The International Architecture Exhibition: Along the way, excellent historical buildings in various styles such as Spanish, French Renaissance, British countryside, Art Deco, etc. are gathered, making it a "museum of open-air architecture".
The gathering of celebrity residences: Many modern political, cultural, and commercial celebrities have lived here, with a strong sense of storytelling.
Literary and artistic lifestyle template: filled with internet famous cafes, boutique boutiques, independent galleries, and specialty restaurants, it is a classic representative of Shanghai's petite bourgeoisie atmosphere.
① Wukang Building (formerly known as Normandy Apartments)
Location: Intersection of Huaihai Middle Road and Wukang Road (starting point of Wukang Road).
Characteristic: The most iconic triangular shaped apartment building in Shanghai, designed by Hungarian designer Hudec and built in 1924. It is now a landmark for internet celebrities to check in, with specialty shops such as the Great Hidden Book Company and the Old Wheat Cafe on the ground floor.
Best shooting location: The street corner directly across from the building, where panoramic views can be captured.
② Former residences of celebrities (some of which are private residences, only visible in appearance)
Huang Xing's Former Residence (No. 393 Wukang Road): The former residence of Huang Xing, a modern democratic revolutionary in China. It is now the Old House Art Center in Shanghai and often holds exhibitions.
Tang Shaoyi's Former Residence (No. 1, Lane 40, Wukang Road): A Spanish style garden residence where Tang Shaoyi, the first Prime Minister of the Republic of China, once lived.
Ba Jin's Former Residence (113 Wukang Road): The place where literary master Ba Jin lived and created for a long time has been restored to its original appearance and is now open for visitors (note: it may be temporarily closed due to repairs or adjustments, please confirm before departure).
Former Residence of Soong Ching ling (No. 1843 Huaihai Middle Road): About a 5-minute walk from the southern end of Wukang Road, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit with beautiful gardens and rich exhibitions.
Literary and Commercial Experience
Internet celebrity cafes and restaurants:
% Arabica、 Lao Mai Cafe, Jiya Gathering (Chinese aesthetic space).
Brunch restaurants: such as LOKAL (Wukang Road branch) RAC Bar。
Boutique boutiques and galleries:
Wukangting (No. 376 Wukang Road): A fashionable courtyard transformed from an old western-style house, gathering designer shops, flower shops, restaurants, and galleries.
Fanji Living Room: A well-known furniture brand store in China, with a highly aesthetic spatial design.
Walking under wutong: French wutong are shaded on both sides of the road, with different scenery in four seasons, especially when leaves fall in autumn, the atmosphere is excellent.
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The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
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Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
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Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
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Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
