Where to Go in Shanghai on Weekends | A Romantic Encounter with Old Shanghai in Xuhui District

Morning Light · Wukang Road Time Machine✨ The 8 a.m. view of the Wukang Building is absolutely stunning! 🌅 This 97-year-old architecture resembles a giant ship sailing from the sea 🚢 The shadows of plane leaves paint patterns on the red brick walls 🍂 📸 Photo tips: ✔️ Must-shoot spot: Northwest corner of the building ✔️ Golden hour: 7:00-9:00 ✔️ Wait for Bus 71 to enter the frame—a perfect blend of old and new Shanghai! 🌿 Literary · Pilgrimage to a Sacred Site 🌿 Just 300 steps away is Ba Jin’s Former Residence This little yellow building holds countless stories 📖 The Parker pen in the study is still "writing" The rustling of plane leaves 🌳—the most soothing white noise~ The bench at the entrance is perfect for daydreaming and pondering life 🧠 🕰️ Magic · A Crossroads of Time 🕰️ The spiral staircase at Midan Apartment is incredibly photogenic! 👗 Outfit suggestion: Vintage cheongsam or literary-style suit Snap a photo here and time-travel to the Republic era in minutes 🎞️ The boutique next door pulls you right back to 2023 This surreal time-warp feeling is mind-blowing! 📚 Knowledge · Check-In at the Viral Library 📚 Xujiahui Library requires reservations! The third-floor viewing platform is unbeatable 🌟 Facing off against the Gothic-style church ⛪️ Below, skateboarders weave through East-meets-West is the true Shanghai style~ 🍜 Local Flavors · Old Shanghai on the Tip of the Tongue 🍜 Heavenly snacks on the second floor of Jialing Market! One bite of braised wheat gluten takes you back to the '90s Sticky rice cakes sweeten your heart 🍡 Watching aunties wrap fried dough is pure therapy This is the real taste of Shanghai! 🎨 Art · West Bund Strolling Guide 🎨 An afternoon at the West Bund is totally worth it! The Long Museum’s architecture is art itself 🎭 Lavender fields at the oil tanks are breathtaking Watch the sunset at Qiao Coffee at dusk 🌇 The glass towers of Lujiazui glitter in gold 🌃 Night Owls · No. 8 Hengshan Road 🌃 The bistro in a renovated old mansion is full of charm The water tower transforms into a dreamy light show 💫 Savor French cuisine while listening to Zhou Xuan’s vintage tunes At this moment, you’ll truly fall in love with Xuhui 💡 Practical Info: 🚇 Transport: Hengshan Road Station (Line 1) / Yunjin Road Station (Line 11) 🔖 Reservations: Xujiahui Library, Catholic Church, Long Museum