The “Wukang Mansion” building is an icon of Shanghai. Located in the heart of the Xuhui district —a central location of what is known as “The former french concession” — it is one of Lazlo Hudec’s masterpieces peppered around the center of town.

Dingxiang garden is a beautiful mix of western and Chinese culture, tucked away in a quiet corner of the former french concession. The garden contains a english style villa, a chinese garden with an impressive dragon wall, and a Cantonese restaurant with a…

Yangqing road — crossing Huating road previously known as “Route Mayen” — is one of those historical little streets that is part of the former french concession. It runs parallel to Middle HuaiHai road, and connects the area surrounding the South Shanxi road metro…