Former French Concession

Tour Code : C2333

Type : Historic sites , Views of the city

City / Province : Shanghai

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Highlights

This neighborhood is a former concession of France located in Lukawei area and is very famous and sought after as the most popular residential address among expats due to its enchanting leafy neighborhood, gorgeous streets, quaint cafes, colorful walkways, concept clubs and breweries and stylish stores.

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Former French Concession

Introduction

The Former French Concession lasted from 1849 until 1943 a time during which the French consulate office was allowed to recreate 66 hectares of land into their liking to improve Franco Chinese relations and expand the consulate’s land. In addition to French government officials, other wealthy civilians from Britain, Russia and the USA also lived in this elegant location creating it into what it is today.

The area has managed to stay fashionable over the years and has since gained immense development characterized by large buildings, mainly upmarket residential, office towers, restaurants and enormous shopping malls with a mix of boutiques, galleries, bars and cafes spread out on location.

Major attractions and activities to do on a visit

French Concession Streets

A visit to the neighborhood clearly brings out a perfect juxtaposition from other Shanghai neighborhoods with its unique architecture and tree lined streets. There is a lot to do here, long relaxing strolls through the perfect boulevards and narrow alleyways protected by wrought iron gates are perfect for reflecting the sylvan way of life and just how life used to be when the French were dominating the area.

Fuxing Park

A European oriented park in design with open spaces, boulevards, cafes and clubs dotted throughout. It gets very lively with people showcasing the art of water calligraphy, elderly couples dancing away to classical hits as others practice tai chi and players enjoy board games like cards, mahjong and Chinese chess.

Soong Ching Ling, Sun Yat Sen and Zhou Enlai residences

These residents adapting European country style architecture used to be offices and personal homes but now they have been converted and very well preserved museums telling the story of the Communist revolution in China and particularly Shanghai with many photos and artifacts in addition to a garage with a number of formerly state owned cars.

Tianzifang

An Old French Quarter which has managed to retain its organic feel in terms of architecture where international brands as well as local designer merchandise are found in plenty. The traditional alleys and shikumen most featured Shanghai dwellings which mix western culture and traditional style of Han Nationality are home to art galleries, cafes, restaurants, studios and craft stores.

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