Wukang Road

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.