Where to go in Shanghai on the weekend｜Encounter the romance of old Shanghai in Xuhui District

Morning Light · Wukang Road Time Machine✨
The Wukang Building at 8 AM is amazing!🌅
This 97-year-old building looks like a giant ship sailing from the sea🚢
The shadows of the sycamore leaves paint on the red brick walls🍂
📸 Photo tips:
✔️ Must-shoot spot: northwest corner of the building
✔️ Golden hour: 7:00-9:00
✔️ Wait for a No. 71 bus to enter the frame, a perfect blend of old and new Shanghai!

🌿 Literary · Literary Holy Land Tour 🌿
Just 300 steps to Ba Jin’s Former Residence
This small yellow building holds so many stories📖
The Parker pen in the study is still "writing"
The rustling of sycamore leaves🌳 is the most healing white noise～
The bench at the door is perfect for zoning out and pondering life🧠

🕰️ Magical · Time-Space Overlap Spot 🕰️
The spiral staircase of the Midan Apartment is very photogenic!
👗 Suggested outfit:
Vintage qipao or literary suit
Taking photos here can easily transport you back to the Republic of China era🎞️
The nearby boutique pulls you back to 2023
This kind of time confusion feeling is truly amazing!

📚 Knowledge · Popular Book Academy Check-in 📚
Xujiahui Academy must be reserved!
The observation deck on the third floor is forever awesome🌟
Facing the Gothic church⛪️
Below are teenagers skateboarding
The mix of East and West is the magic city style～

🍜 Local Flavor · Taste of Old Shanghai 🍜
The divine snacks on the second floor of Jialing Market!
One bite of the Four Happiness Braised Wheat Gluten takes you back to the 90s
Glutinous rice sugar cake is sweet to the core🍡
Watching the aunties make youtiao is super healing
This is the real taste of Shanghai!

🎨 Art · West Bund Stroll Guide 🎨
Afternoon at the West Bund is definitely worth it!
The Long Museum building itself is art🎭
The lavender sea at the oil tank is so beautiful it makes you cry
Watch the sunset at Qiao Coffee🌇
The glass buildings in Lujiazui sparkle with golden light

🌃 Night Owl · No. 8 Hengshan Road 🌃
The bistro in the renovated old villa has such a vibe
The water tower turns into a dreamy light show💫
Enjoy French cuisine while listening to Zhou Xuan’s old songs
At this moment, you really fall in love with Xuhui

💡 Practical Information:
🚇 Transportation:
Line 1 Hengshan Road Station / Line 11 Yunjin Road Station
🔖 Reservations:
Xujiahui Academy, Catholic Church, Long Museum