Shanghai Walks – Yongjia Road – Lazy Saturday Afternoon Stroll (Former French Concession)

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Shanghai Walks – Yongjia Road – Lazy Saturday Afternoon Stroll in Former French Concession Like many tucked-away streets in Shanghai, Yongjia Road (永嘉路, formerly Route Herve De Sieyes) is absolutely bursting with charm. And these days? Shanghai is surprisingly cool and dry — a welcome surprise, considering how scorching it usually still is this time…

Shanghai Walks – Summer Evening Rush Hour in Former French Concession – Hengshan Road

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Shanghai Walks – Hengshan Road – Summer Evening Rush Hour in Former French Concession Hengshan Road, originally known as Avenue Pétain, was built in 1922 and renamed in the 1940s after one of Hunan Province’s most revered mountains. Today, it’s a delightful blend of old and new—lined with eateries, bars, and enough charm to make…