Shanghai Hengshan Road Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Hengshan Road is a place where Shanghai culture converges. It is the most distinctive residential community in Shanghai, gathering the architectural essence and artistic styles of countries around the world. In the early 20th century, it was a high-end residential area in the French Concession in Shanghai. Because it is close to foreign consulates, it is full of exotic atmosphere. Many cultural celebrities and dignitaries live here. Old House There are nearly 2,000 of them, and behind each of them there are countless legends, and there have been many exciting past events in the dark. Hengshan Road is also the most famous street for leisure and entertainment in Shanghai, the largest bar street in Shanghai, and the first choice for witnessing the charm of Shanghai at night.

Attractions distribution:

Hengshan Road is 2.3 kilometers long and was built in 1922 by the French Municipal Council. It was originally named Pétain Road. Today, its concept includes Hengshan Road, Urumqi Road and Dongping Road. There are many small Western-style buildings on the winding and secluded roads. T.V. Soong's Private Residence , rebuilt as Sasha Bar The love nest of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling, rebuilt from the residence of former central bank governor Xi Deyi Xi's Garden Restaurant The streets are lined with dense French plane tree It is the pride of Shanghai people. There are many leisure places around it, with different styles, including more than 100 bars, tea houses, hotels, entertainment centers, beauty salons, galleries, etc.

Scenic spot features:

Photography, leisure and entertainment, bars, restaurants, western-style buildings, former residences of celebrities