Shanghai French Concession

Shanghai French Concession

Shanghai French Concession

Shanghai French Concession

Shanghai French Concession

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Shanghai French Concession, also known as French town, is a famous place for its historical factors. During the period from 1849 to 1946, it is a foreign concession in Shanghai. Due to its location covers the districts of Lukawei and Xujiahui, the main police depot and prison of the French concession is in Lukawei area, while Xujiahui is the centre of Catholic Shanghai. So Shanghai French Concession is also the centre of Catholicism in Shanghai.

Besides its historical and religious factors, Shanghai French Concession is also a fantastic place for spending leisure time. You can spend hours wandering the narrow alleyways, dining and one of the million cafes or restaurants, or browsing through the endless art galleries and photographic studios. And a tourist who had been to there said, what's nice about this area is that there are big name stores mixed with small boutiques on the main shopping street.

Recommended Shanghai Tour: 4 Days Shanghai plus Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Budget Tour
(Attractions: Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Xintiandi, French Conession, Zhouzhuang Water Town)


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