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Blog / 11/11/2024

The best route for a one-day tour on Wu Kang Road is as follows: Ba Jin's former residence-No.113, Wu Kang Road; Hunan Villa-No.262 Hunan Road; Midan Apartment-No.115, Wu Kang Road.

1. Former residence of Ba Jin

No.113, Wu Kang Road, Shanghai is Ba Jin's last residence in Shanghai, and it is also the place where Mr. Ba Jin has settled and lived in Shanghai for the longest time. This small building was built in 1923 and used to be a Soviet business representative office. Since 1955, Ba Jin and his daughter Li Xiaolin have lived in this three-story small foreign building, and the courtyard is full of magnolia trees. Ba Jin has lived in this building for more than 40 years.

2. Hunan Villa

Hunan Villa was originally the residence of the major shareholder of British merchant Jinlong Foreign Firm, and was originally named Jinlong Villa. Comrade Deng Xiaoping, Mayor Chen Yi and others have lived here, and the environment is quiet. Even if a high fence is erected on the beige outer wall, it is not difficult to feel the lush vegetation in the yard, which is very quiet and pleasant.

3. Midan Apartment

Midan Apartment is an Art Deco apartment, which is the most fashionable reinforced concrete structure building in 1930s. During the Republic of China, it was used by Yipin Lending Bank, and later the famous film performance artist Sun Daolin lived here. Its special feature is that the building plane is triangular, which makes full use of idle land, and therefore attracts many passers-by to stop and take pictures.

Shanghai specialty

1. White rabbit toffee

The predecessor of white rabbit toffee originated from Shanghai "Aipixi Candy Factory" in 1943. The company's businessmen tried the milk candy in Britain at that time and thought it tasted good. After half a year, they copied their own brand of domestic milk candy.

2, Shanghai Gao Qiao muffins

Shanghai Gao Qiao muffin, a specialty of Shanghai, is a delicious and famous dish, belonging to Shanghai cuisine. Produced in Gao Qiao Town, China. It is made of refined white powder, cooked lard, soft sugar, red beans and osmanthus flowers. It tastes sweet and fat, and it is crisp and refreshing. It is one of the four famous cakes in Gao Qiao (muffin, muffin, crispy and crisp).

3. Chongming Cake

Chongming cake (Chongming glutinous rice cake), a specialty of Shanghai, is one of the traditional characteristic cakes in Chongming area and a snack with special flavor. There are two kinds of muffins and hard cakes. Muffins are usually eaten cold; Hard cakes are usually eaten after being heated, sometimes steamed, and some wine can be put in to make fermented cake soup.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Wu Kang Road

Introduction of Wu Kang Road Scenic Spots in Shanghai: Wukang Building, Ba Jin's Former Residence, Hengfu Landscape Museum, Shanghai Shengong Mansion and Wu Kang Road Historical and Cultural Street.

1. Wukang Building

Wukang Building is a European-style building at the intersection of downtown Shanghai. It is a landmark building of Wu Kang Road, a famous historical and cultural street. It is the early work of the famous architect Hudak and the residence of many cultural celebrities. Now, although this building has experienced the baptism of years, it still maintains the characteristics and charm when it was first built.

2. Former residence of Ba Jin

Located in Xuhui District, Shanghai, Ba Jin's former residence is a European detached garden villa, which was built in 1923 and has now become a free and open scenic spot. Ba Jin's former residence is a fake three-story garden residence, which restores the original appearance of Ba Jin's daily life.

3. Hengfu Style Pavilion

Hengfu Scenery Museum is a century-old building at No.62 Fuxing West Road, which has regained its cultural mission and is radiant. The exhibition is divided into historical retrospection, activation and utilization, Hengfu architecture, red memory, century-old humanities and other themes. Through the introduction of professional staff and photographers, it shows visitors the rich history and multiculturalism of Hengfu area.

4. Shanghai Shengong Mansion

Shanghai Shengong Mansion is one of the buildings left over from the French Concession in old Shanghai, and it is also one of the symbols of old Shanghai. Here, the buildings with a long history and precious historical relics are preserved, and the traces of time have left deep traces in the former residence. We miss the past time, but we can never forget the beautiful stories that grew up with this building.

5. Wu Kang Road historical and cultural street.

Wu Kang Road, a famous historical and cultural street, is a tourist attraction in Shanghai, with many beautiful garden villas and historical and cultural celebrities. Among them, Wu Kang Road Tourism Consulting Center shows the architectural style and characteristics of Wu Kang Road with a long history. After visiting the scenic spot, you can take the subway to Huaihai West Road and Wu Kang Road, and then walk to the small house facing the street.

Reference to the above contents: Baidu Encyclopedia-Wukang Building, Baidu Encyclopedia-Ba Jin's former residence.

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