Hongkou District · Landmarks

The Bund

The Bund is a famous urban landmark along the western bank of the Huangpu River, featuring over 50 historical European-style buildings, known as the 'International Architecture Exhibition of the Bund'. The architectural complex stretches approximately 1.5 to 1.8 kilometers from the Waibaidu Bridge in the north to Jinling East Road in the south, encapsulating a century of change in Shanghai from 'the Wall Street of the Far East' to a modern financial center. This area was once the core of the foreign concessions, bustling with banks, trading houses, and consulates, and today many buildings serve as headquarters for banks and business offices, open for tourists to admire. Standing at the Bund, one can simultaneously gaze at the skyscrapers of Pudong across the river, creating a striking contrast between the old and new city skylines.

Hongkou Sacred Heart Church

Hongkou District · Landmarks

Hongkou Sacred Heart Church is a historic Catholic church located on Nanxun Road in the Hongkou District of Shanghai, renowned for its Gothic Revival architecture that combines Western and Chinese elements, along with a tranquil atmosphere. The church was established in the late 19th century under the guidance of the French Jesuits and is one of the earliest significant Catholic churches in the modern Shanghai International Settlement. It now serves as an important historical building and religious activity center in Hongkou District. The interior space is tall and solemn, with well-preserved stained glass and intricate stone carvings, attracting many travelers for photography and quiet prayer. The parish still regularly holds Mass in both Chinese and English, making it an ideal spot to learn about the history of Catholicism in Shanghai and local faith life.

Duolun Road

Hongkou District · Landmarks

Duolun Road is located in the Hongkou District of Shanghai and is a historical and cultural street approximately 550 meters long, shaped like an L. It is famous for gathering numerous residences of modern celebrities, museums, and artistic spaces. Originally named Dou Le'an Road, it was renamed Duolun Road in 1934 and became a 'Cultural Celebrity Street' after comprehensive development in 1999. Today, it features the old Shanghai street scene, celebrity culture, and Haipai architecture as its main characteristics.