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Step back into Shanghai's colonial past on this walk through the French Concession. You'll move between early 20th-century landmarks—from a Baroque hotel to an Art Deco theatre—then discover tree-lined streets, elegant villa neighborhoods, a classic French park, and a lively historic alley brimming with shops and cafés.

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• #architecture
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Adapted from Shanghaihighlights

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1. Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai

   This 1926 Baroque mansion, now a hotel, anchors the walk with its distinctive architecture and expansive gardens—a serene counterpoint to the urban streets ahead.

   58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200041·architecture

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2. Cathay Theatre

   Built in 1932, this Art Deco theatre retains the elegance of Shanghai's golden age and remains a working cultural landmark.

   870 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, 淮海路中段 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200041·architecture

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3. Huaihai Road (M)

   Stroll this major boulevard lined with mature parasol trees and European-influenced buildings that recall the Concession's heyday.

   Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China·history

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4. Sinan Road

   This quiet street showcases 20 distinctive garden villas that reflect the varied architectural tastes of colonial-era Shanghai residents.

   Si Nan Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China·architecture

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5. Fuxing Park

   Shanghai's sole French-style park, dating to 1909, offers landscaped walkways and period charm away from the bustle.

   516 Fu Xing Zhong Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200025·nature & parks

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6. Tianzifang

   This atmospheric old alley preserves traditional residential buildings alongside antique shops and contemporary cafés, capturing the lived texture of the Concession.

   210弄 Tai Kang Lu, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200023·hidden gems

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