Duolun Road is labeled as the cultural road in Hongkou. This was my first time in Duolun Road. I was expecting to see some fully refurbished old buildings and shops etc. What surprised me was some parts of Duolun Road looked well preserved while some were still in an old and bad condition.

So I call it the cultural road with less make-up.

The stone gate marks the entrance of Duolun Road.

Gate of Duolun Road Shanghai

There is a really pretty hostel in Duolun Road. It would be nice to stay there or just have a cup of coffee.

Hostel in Duolun Road Shanghai

Look at their menu, all English. I am wondering if they target foreigners only?

Menu of the hostel in Duolun Road

This is the nice cosy cafe on its ground floor.

Cafe inside the hostel in Duolun Road

I believe this is a historical house where some famous people used to live…. but it is closed.

Historical house in Duolun Road

An antique shop in Duolun Road

Interesting about Duolun Road is you see those pretty historical buildings and then you see those normal people living houses as well. They were hanging the clothes in the street.

Duolun Road in Shanghai

Because of the rich heritage, Duolun road is also a hot spot for wedding photos.

Taking wedding photo in Duolun Road

And another couple:

Taking wedding photo in Duolun Road

At the other end of Duolun Road, there is a magnificent church. Wow!

Church in Duolun Road

After I exited from Duolun Road, I walked through the North Sichuan Road, which is the main shopping street in Hongkou District and like so many other shopping streets in Shanghai, full of people, shops and restaurants.

My personal review of Hongkou District:

Compared with other districts, Hongkou district is less well planned and developed.Many parts are still under construction. So I actually saw more bad conditioned buildings there. Sometimes it is hard to believe people are still living in those houses. But the not pretty side may truely reflect the facts of Shanghai.

Tags: Shanghai Attractions, Shanghai Sightseeing

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